House with garden Colares (Portugal)
Have you ever thought of living in a refuge where time whispers among the trees and the water composes its own melody?Imagine waking to the sound of a stream and seeing the sea in the distance, bathed in the soft light of the Sintra Hills. Come and discover this quinta in Colares — a place with a soul in which to dream, create and be reborn.I present a rare and almost magical opportunity at the foot of the Sintra Hills. Hidden among terraces that descend like the steps of an ancient tale, stretches an estate of 21,000 m² where nature meets the art of time. Each terrace reveals a different perspective: clearings where the sun draws patterns on the ground, paths shaded by ferns that seem to keep secrets and small corners where the water sings in cascades, creating reflections that change with the wind. At the top of the property the landscape opens up and, between branches and sea mists, the sea can be seen — a horizon that invites unhurried dreams.The house, 266 m² in ruin, is a blank canvas for sensitive ambitions. Its walls, witnesses to old memories, await hands to embrace them again: here can be born a family home that breathes tradition and light, an artistic retreat, a rural hideaway for those seeking calm and inspiration, or a charming guesthouse where each room tells a story. Restoring it will be an act of love: preserving traces, recovering textures and opening windows to the landscape — an encounter between past and future.The land, already arranged in terraces, calls for careful intervention — selective clearing, maintenance of paths and requalification of gardens and agricultural areas.The vegetation is lush and generous. A variety of trees form patches of shade and colour; ferns and resident, unique plants create green carpets; flowers dot the terraces. This biodiversity, characteristic of these hills, composes a very beautiful tableau. The stream, which winds through the lower part of the estate, lingers in small water steps, forming cascades that refresh the air and scent the place. Its murmur accompanies footsteps and creates scenes of secrecy; in every corner there is an invitation to silence and contemplation — a perfect place for evening walks, reading in the shade of the trees, meditation or cultivating an aromatic garden.The quinta is located in Colares, in the municipality of Sintra, a region that breathes history and charm. It is a short distance from emblematic places such as Praia das Maçãs and the historic centre of Sintra, and has easy access to regional roads leading to Cascais and Lisbon. There are regular bus connections to Sintra; Sintra train station is about a 20-minute drive away, with direct service to Lisbon. Despite the privacy and seclusion the property offers, amenities and points of interest remain accessible — the best of both worlds: tranquillity and proximity.Quinta dos Sussurros is an invitation to transformation:• Family home with terraced gardens and sea-view viewpoints;• Retreat or artist residency where you can create in harmony with nature;• Charming rural tourism with rooms that tell the story of the place;• Sustainable agricultural project: orchard, organic vegetable garden and use of stream water;• Space for intimate events, workshops or wellness retreats.I invite you to come and feel it: walk the terraces, listen to the murmur of the cascades, climb to the viewpoint and let the sea view sketch new ideas.Book your visit now — bring your imagination to a place that asks for a soul and let this quinta in Colares tell your next story.
… $2,529,900
By Annonceur International
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