luxury houses with terrace for sale Elvas, Portugal

Distributed over three floors with high ceilings, this house currently has eight bedrooms, seven living rooms, four bathrooms, three libraries/offices, three marble fireplaces, two kitchens, five vaulted cellars, stables, a woodshed, garage, several patios, terraces, balconies and gardens. In the backyard, there is an Arab cistern for irrigation and a large space where a swimming pool could be placed...The Mesquita Pimentel Palace was built in the 16th century by Luís de Mesquita Pimentel, a noble knight of the city of Elvas. The Palace housed King Philip II of Spain in 1580 while he lived in Elvas before leaving for Lisbon. Several months before, the Palace had undergone major works executed by the royal architect Juan de Herrera, the architect who built the Monastery of Escorial. Originally, the Palace was connected to the building located a little further down, at Porta do Sol, forming only one building...The Palace also offers beautiful panoramic views of the city of Elvas and its idyllic setting and, being Heritage, also qualifies for certain tax benefits.

On the golden plains of the Alentejo, in the historic city of Elvas, lies a rare and extraordinary property a palace where history, elegance, and nature coexist in perfect harmony.Dating back to the late 19th century, this remarkable residence was meticulously renovated in 1916 and restored in 2010 to preserve its noble essence, while offering the comfort of modern luxury and maintaining the charm and elegance of French architecture.Set within a private estate of 8.5 hectares, the property unfolds like a living work of art. At its heart, a stunning 50,000-square-meter botanical garden, designed by landscape architect Jean Claude Forestier, invites quiet contemplation a sanctuary of beauty, symmetry, and serenity rarely found in today's world. It was restored in 2010 by the renowned Spanish landscape architect Javier Mariategui.This unique property features four spacious living rooms, ideal for entertaining and social gatherings, as well as a fully equipped kitchen that combines functionality with elegance. It offers eight generous bedrooms and eight bathrooms, ensuring complete comfort and privacy for family and guests. It also includes an office, perfect for working from home. For added convenience, the property is equipped with an elevator, ensuring easy access between floors.Outside, a pleasant swimming pool stands out, ideal for leisure and relaxation in an exclusive setting.For equestrian enthusiasts, the property reveals another dimension of excellence. The impeccable equestrian facilities include a main equestrian building, 30 horse stalls, a tack room, hay storage, an outdoor riding arena/jumping course, an electric horse walker, and several paddocks creating an environment where passion and performance meet at the highest level.In addition to the main palace, the additional residences offer versatility and privacy.Despite its secluded atmosphere, the location offers effortless connectivity just minutes from the Spanish border and with easy access to Lisbon combining tranquility with accessibility.This is not just a residence; it is a statement of timeless elegance.A rare opportunity to acquire a distinguished estate where luxury, space, and character come together in one of Portugal's most historic regions.Take the next step and come discover it. Energy Rating: D ref:PB2022286

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!

This 19th century Alentejo hill with an area consisting of 12.2 hectares is located in the beautiful region of Portalegre - Alentejo. It commands spectacular views over the Alentejo plains and comprises a substantial residence in excellent condition of 460 m2. It is appropriately considered to be an authentic property for the region following typical Alentejo construction materials and methods, it contains a magnificent swimming pool, outdoor garden, porches, several annexes, a caretaker's house with about 132 m2, stables, riding stables and 2 pavilions in excellent state of conservation. It has the capacity for large scale agricultural use and several areas areas of olive groves, orchards, vegetable gardens and pastures.The large, two-storey main house consists of: 5 bedrooms, 2 suites 2 large connecting rooms 5 toilets 1 large and rustic kitchen, extremely functional and well eequipped 2 leaving rooms 2 cellars 2 independent entrancesWe also highlight this property in particular the following attributes: Central heating and air conditioning throughout the main house Chapel with a font 112m2 pool with automatic PH treatment by salt electrolysis Video surveillance Outdoor LED lighting system Centennial olive grove with production of 250 lts/year Water source 7 water wells (some wells already with treatment system) The largest daughter-in-law in the Iberian Peninsula Housing tourism license - Casa de Campo Stud Farm License with all infrastructure suitable for equicultureThis Alentejo hill is walled in a total perimeter of 5,000 meters. It has a spring with plenty of water all year round that supplies a lake and about 400 surrounding hectares, has pasture areas with an electric fence, subsidized centenary olive trees, a house, dry land and cultivation areas with a drip irrigation system.At the moment, this property has a stud farm of a Portuguese breed, with exceptional infrastructure for this type of use, such as the existence of a covered Electric Guide, Boxes, riding arena, support areas and hay storage.It is thus an excellent property, very suitable for the breeding of horses or rural tourism, also having a partial aspect for irrigated and pastoral crops. About 40 minutes from Évora and 2 hours from Lisbon.Come and discover your refuge in Alentejo! Energy Rating: C ref:MAS_33