luxury furnished houses for sale Vila Boim, Portugal
House Vila Boim (Portugal)
The Palace of the Marqueses is an architectural jewel located in the center of the walls of Elvas, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built in the eighteenth century next to the historic West Gates, this property is a symbol of status, designed to house the high aristocracy with the utmost rigor, privacy and distinction. This property is a unique haven of exclusivity in the heart of Elvas. An authentic well-kept treasure that merges the grandeur of intramural civil architecture with the unique sumptuousness of the Portuguese Baroque. With origins dating back to the century. XVI, the building is developed in three blocks, 75 divisions, with remodeling dating from the century. XVIII and that come to establish its uniformity and grandeur. The palace was built between 1750 and 1752, by D. João de Aguilar Mexia, taking advantage of part of the pre-existing palace, which belonged to Francisco de Magalhães da Gama Lobo. All the marble decoration is by the sculptor José Francisco de Abreu, hired by the owner for this purpose in 1751. Erected in the noblest square of the city, gracefully shading the old Cathedral of Elvas, today the Mother Church, the Palace of the Marquises is a well-kept secret within the iconic bastioned walls. In a densely built and UNESCO-listed historic centre, owning a palatial property with a total area of 3,402m2 is a rare privilege that is a true island of tranquillity at the heart of Portugal's history. With 3,402m² of covered area, the interior dazzles with the originality of its design. The imposing architectural elements of the palace serve as an excellent framework for its vast rooms, decorated with unique tile panels of extreme rarity. The interior layout of the Palace has an unusual architectural feature for its size: the absence of corridors. Circulation is made through wide passages (in a row) that connect the rooms directly to each other, creating a fluid layout. Further enhancing the secular structure of the property, the house has a cistern of imposing dimensions, a remarkable historical testimony of the architecture and engineering of the time. The exterior is complemented by three private gardens, offering outdoor leisure spaces within the urban perimeter. This building was built to be an exclusive refuge for the high nobility, the former Lords of the Frontier, which guarantees you, even today, a sense of absolute peace, protection and privacy in the heart of this historic city. The greatest exponent of Portuguese art covers almost all the walls of the palace. Corridors, halls and staircase are full of unique tile panels from the XVIII century. transforming the house into an authentic living museum of national tiles, being one of the most fascinating buildings and an example of noble civil architecture in Alto Alentejo. Elvas was the most important stronghold on the Portuguese border, the most fortified city in Europe, and was therefore nicknamed Queen of the Border. The city is home to the largest set of bastioned fortifications in the world, the walls of Elvas, which together with the historic center of the city are a World Heritage Site, a title awarded by UNESCO on June 30, 2012. As it is a listed building, the property has a restoration project already approved. This factor constitutes a substantial competitive and bureaucratic advantage, allowing the immediate progress of the works without the usual delays. The project aims to preserve all the structural and decorative heritage of the eighteenth century (from the XVIII century). XVIII), while introducing modern living infrastructures. Due to its dimensions and characteristics, the palace presents feasibility both for a private residence and for conversion into a distinguished hotel.
…By Annonceur International
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House Campo Maior (Portugal)
This beautiful urban palace has been fully remodelled creating a charming atmosphere where historic architecture blends together perfectly with a contemporary lifestyle and facilities creating an incredible and unique property. Full of enchanting corners, there is always some new detail to discover and enjoy, not least of which is the peaceful interior garden and terrace around which the property is built. As you enter the palace off the quiet street, you pass through a spacious entrance hall with access to two suites and quickly arrive at the interior patio and stairs that create a central feature of the architecture, illuminating the interior of the property, and giving access to the three floors. The property has several divisions on each floor including a total of nine suites, various lounge and dining areas, a library and its very own consecrated chapel. As you walk through the interior you arrive at the terraced garden, a quiet oasis, full of flowering greenery and off which you will also find the historical wine cellar (“Bodega”) converted into the summer hall and adjacent summer kitchen and technical areas. The two upper floors account for another 7 suites, as well as a kitchen, a formal dining room and the library. The interior divisions have access to a veranda which opens onto the interior garden. From the exterior of the property there is also a separate entrance with access to a small house with one ground floor room and one room above. This is the only part of the complete property that has not been remodelled but could become a separate guest house or a small independent or gatekeeper home. This urban palace could be the perfect family home or continue to be operated as a boutique hotel as it presently holds the Local Accommodation License (“Alojamento Local”). For a discerning buyer who would like a turnkey opportunity, there is also the possibility to buy with the existing furniture, commercial and decorative contents. The urban palace is located in the old historical centre of Campo Maior near to all the local services and amenities that the town has to offer. Its privileged location allows easy pedestrian access to restaurants, local shopping, pharmacies and some of the iconic culture such as the castle, the Monastery of the Imaculada Conceição or the museum. Campo Maior is an important historical town in the region, located just 8 kilometers from the Spanish border and the capital of the Spanish province of Extremadura, Badajoz. The town held strategic importance throughout the centuries and is full of cultural heritage. Its Peoples’ Festival has been recognized by UNESCO since 2021 as part of the Intangible Heritage of Humanity. Today it continues to be an important crossroad in the border area, with nearby direct rail and highway links to both Lisbon and Madrid, and will continue its economic development as further investment is made in the surrounding regions such as the new major logistics platform located between the town and Badajoz. CARACTERISTICS: Urban Palace T9 Total Gross area: 932 m2 Gross private area: 932 m2 Terrace & Garden: 117 m2 Total plot: 503 m2 Energy Certificate: C AREAS (OF PRINCIPLE URBAN PALACE): Floor 0: (Ground Floor) -Entrance hall: 21 m2 -Suite 1: 21 m2 -Suite 2: 26 m2 -Breakfast/sitting room: 29 m2 -Social bathroom 1: 4 m2 -Social Bathroom 2: 7 m2 -Interior covered patio & Stairs: 30 m2 -Social Bathroom -Chapel: 20 m2 -Summer hall (ant. wine cellar): 42 m2 -Summer Kitchen: 22 m2 -Stone Patio (Patio Pedras): 35 m2 -Interior terraced garden: 113 m2 Floor 1 (Middle Floor): o Master Suite 1 (with sitting room): 72 m2 o Suite 3: 37 m2 o Library: 22 m2 o Dining room: 29m2 o Kitchen: 32 m2 o Balcony: 24 m2 Floor 2 (Upper Floor): o Master suite 2 (with sitting room): 41 m2 o Suite 4: 35 m2 o Suite 5: 18 m2 o Suite 6: 20 m2 o Suite 7: 27 m2 EQUIPMENT: • En suite bathrooms in all bedrooms • Fully equipped kitchen & second exterior kitchen area • AC • Double glazing • Video intercom and digital key lock • Security cameras • Interior Garden & patio • Verandas over interior garden • Energy Certificate C Scedule your visit!
…By Annonceur International
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