luxury house for sale Fortios, Portugal

Located in the Historical Area, in one of the most typical and beautiful places of Elvas, and really close to the Cathedral. The Palace is composed by a picturesque triangular squarewith manor houses, with coat of arms, and the Church of Nossa Senhora da Consolação. This square is close to the 10th century Arab Gate, flanked by two towers and crownedwith a gallery.The Mesquita Pimentel Palace was built in the 16th century by Luís de Mesquita Pimentel, a noble knight from Elvas. The Palace hosted King Filipe II of Spain in 1580, while he lived in Elvas before leaving for Lisbon. Several months earlier, the Palace was deeply refurbished by the royal architect Juan de Herrera, the architect who built the Escorial Monastery. Originally, the Palace was connected to the building a little further down, at the Porta do Sol, forming only one building.The palace was modified during the 18th and 19th centuries, keeping only its side façade, a corner window with colonnettes, typical of the late 16th century Spanish architecture. Inside the palace, there is a large patio that can be accessed from a portal crowned by the coat of arms of the Mesquita Pimentel family.An impressive section of the first Islamic wall runs through the Palace. This enclosurewas built in the 9th century and includes the ancient Temple Gate in the wall, with an original horseshoe arch and an elbow entrance.Distributed by three floors and with high adorned ceilings, the Palace has currently eight bedrooms, seven living rooms, four bathrooms, three libraries/offices, three marble fireplaces, two kitchens, five vaulted barns, stables, woodshed, garage, several patios, terraces, balconies and gardens. In the backyard there is an Arab cistern for watering and an ample area where a swimming pool could be placed.The palace also offers beautiful panoramic views over Elvas and its idyllic setting. The fact of being Patrimony, it also qualifies it for certain tax benefits. tax benefits.

Estate, located in the municipality of Elvas, in Alto Alentejo, with around 106 hectares, with license for Tourism. The estate provides a pond, two boreholes, two wells, 68 solar panels with batteries and solar panels with thermosiphon for sanitary water heating.The urban part comprises a typical Alentejo Hill (Monte Alentejano) that kept its draft of rammed earth walls, whitewashed and blue, stone flooring and a wooden roof. The Hill iscomposed by seven 1 bedroom apartments with suite, all of them with an installation of air conditioning and there are also 2 suites and 2 bedrooms, the house includes a large dimensioned living room and a kitchen, which are its communal areas.Outside there is a salted water swimming pool and a bar of support, where you can enjoy moments of leisure or socialising. In order to support this communal area there is a full private bathroom with poliban and a laundry area.The existing construction also comprises another Alentejo Hill, with a more modern draft, which is being used as the owners' home, being composed by two suites, 1 bedroom, a common living room with a pleasant area, an equipped kitchen, a social bathroom and a laundry area.In the rustic part of the property there is an agricultural support and a cattle ranching, with about 70 animals.The property is placed in a valley of holm oaks and it is close to a dam. These characteristics convert the property rich in holm oak forests and water, as it has some watercourse beds.This fantastic property is 15 km away from Elvas, 27 km away from Badajoz and 2 hours away from Lisbon.Near the border, Elvas fought to maintain Portugals independence and its history and so it became an example to all mankind.With stories of battles and bravery, Elvas is currently a quiet city, where everybody is well received and presented with a regional gastronomy that includes delicacies such as breadcrumbs with ribs, lamb stew or Alentejo pork. In sweets, we cannot resist the famous plums of Elvas, which accompany the Sericaia perfectly, or the Azevias, nogados, enxovalhadas and filhós.Porta da Frente Christies is a real estate agency that has been operating in the market for more than two decades. Its focus lays on the highest quality houses and developments, not only in the selling market, but also in the renting market. The company was elected by the prestigious brand Christies one of the most reputable auctioneers, Art institutions and Real Estate of the world to be represented in Portugal, in the areas of Lisbon, Cascais, Oeiras, Sintra and Alentejo. The main purpose of Porta da Frente Christies is to offer a top-notch service to our customers.

Small palace, built in 1880 by the Portuguese nobility.It is inserted in a 90.000 sqm manor house, which is composed by a small palace of French architecture, a botanical garden that comprises a rare flora and was designed by Forestier. The manor house also comprehends a riding arena with 30 boxes and a ring, a jumping track for horses, two independent villas and a swimming pool.You can purchase a Hotel with 30 Rooms for rehabilitation for 1,000,000.This property is placed 25 minutes away from Badajoz and 2 hours away from Lisbon.Porta da Frente Christies is a real estate agency that has been operating in the market for more than two decades. Its focus lays on the highest quality houses and developments, not only in the selling market, but also in the renting market. The company was elected by the prestigious brand Christies one of the most reputable auctioneers, Art institutions and Real Estate of the world to be represented in Portugal, in the areas of Lisbon, Cascais, Oeiras, Sintra and Alentejo. The main purpose of Porta da Frente Christies is to offer a top-notch service to our customers.

A small urban palace, currently home to an 1100m2 boutique hotel, and 10 adjacent buildings with around 600m2 of additional built area, where you can expand the hotel area or even rebuild independent units for income. Due to its characteristics, this project could be used as a residential or service centre, depending on the buyer's objectives. Located in the heart of the historic centre of Elvas, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the palace has 9 suites and an independent house with a living room and kitchen, with two additional suites, for a total of 11 suites. It has a chapel, several rooms, a dining room and a support room for the pool and garden. The outdoor area consists of an outdoor swimming pool and a 200m2 garden.This historic 18th century property, with its unique architectural elements, has been remodeled with an architectural project by Manuel Aires Mateus and an interior design project by the L'Élephant studio.Possibility of sale with existing furniture.

Fantastic property (Herdade) located next to Portalegre (7 km), with a beautiful Alentejo landscape, two hours from Lisbon and 30 minutes from Spain!Property with about 84.6 hectares with a beautiful Manor House and Chapel, dating from 1839, renovated in 2004, next to the Natural Park of Serra de S. Mamede.It has cork oaks and holm oaks with active production, an olive grove and vegetable garden with fruit trees.The Manor House is distributed over 2 floors, with a total area of 1,130m2 with rooms and rooms with a sober decoration, where tradition and contemporary lines harmonize. 7 suites on the top floor, one of which has a private lounge. Living Rooms with generous fireplaces on both floors and an elevator. It includes an excellent industrial kitchen, bar and large dining room, office and laundry.Outside there is an inviting swimming pool for adults and one for children, a lawned garden and a playground.Near the pool there is also an Annex with 5 independent rooms and an Apartment.It also has stables with 5 boxes, agricultural storage, an uncovered riding arena and a vegetable garden area.Excellent Investment, the true essence of the Alentejo in a unique and exciting space to live (residence) and to farm and raise animals, or for tourism (Tourism in rural areas). Energy Rating: C #ref:HER_1215

An historically important property as stated by the 'Revitalization Action Plan of Vilas and Villages' on the Castelo de Vide periphery. . . . . The property was strongly inspired by military architecture with an old watch tower which was transformed into a view point and was respectfully renovated incorporating its history by preserving as many original features as possible and re using materials such as stone for the walls and garden paths.It was owned by wealthy families and was used as a weekend and summer retreat. The property is currently used as a tourism due to its wonderful geographic position and beautiful open views to the Serra da Penha in the Natural Park of São Mamede. Offering many hours of sunlight due to being south facing enjoyed in the beautifully grounds. Castelo de Vide is considered the second 'Sintra' of Portugal.Composed of 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 2 sitting rooms, 2 kitchens, utility room, garage, off street parking, gardens. In addition, there is a separate 1-bedroom apartment. Although expired permission was granted for the building of a further 3 one-bedroom apartments. The property owner has kept the plans and even the specialities such as water and sewage drawings etc It may be of interest to reactive planning permission.Furniture is included in the sale.A truly unique property in a private and quiet surrounding, full of history and in a very sought after location with stunning views and only a five-minute walk from the village.20 minutes from Portalegre, 10 minutes from Portagem and 15 minutes from the Spanish border.

Set in a typical Alentejo estate, surrounded by nature and with magnificent surroundings of peace and indescribable beauty, this tourist resort has the following facilities:- Dam where non-polluting nautical activities can be carried out;- Hotel, with 2 single rooms, 9 double rooms, 14 triple rooms and 7 suites, which can accommodate a total of 76 people, with a valid tourist license;- 10mx22m swimming pool;- Hunting pavilion/ restaurant/ bar, with a total area of 236m2;- Office/support building with 267m2;- 2 riding arenas (1060 m2 + 140 m2) and horse boxes;- Ultralight aircraft runway with 612m2.Existing infrastructures: - Energy: Transformer station and generator; - Water: 2 licensed boreholes; - Sewerage: septic tank; - Communications: Fixed network access.In addition to the existing facilities, the Alter do Chão Town Council has approved the extension of the farm to 200 beds, with the construction of a complex with a total of 42 apartments, 22 T1+1 and 20 T2, with capacity for 124 people.It is located 10 km from Crato, 20 km from Alter do Chão, 35 km from Ponte Sor and Portalegre, 180 km from Coimbra and 200 km from Lisbon.This estate is a unique asset, with immense tourist and agricultural potential to host your next project. Contact me and come and make your dream come true!.

3-Star hotel in operation in Alter do Chão. The building has a built area of ​​1,900m2 and is located on a 3,000m2 plot. The value includes a continuous plot of land, intended for hotel construction, which has 12 725m2, enabling a gross construction area of 2,000m2, being able to expand the original hotel or create a glamping area now so fashionable.The Hotel has 11 rooms, a restaurant, a fully equipped kitchen, a bar area, swimming pool, a sauna area with massage cabinets, laundry, office, reception and parking. On the first floor there is a bar with a terrace, which has a view over the Alentejo plain. In the basement there are 3 compartments for storage.A few kilometers from the town of Alter do Chão, amid vast Alentejo plains, there is a large orange gate: crossing it, you enter a “fantastic world of horses”, the Alter Stud Farm.In the 18th century, the Portuguese king D. João V was passionate about horses and developed the desire to provide Portugal with the best saddle horses of national production, which were suitable for the practice of Alta Escola and for use in Picaria Real. With this desire in mind, in 1748, he founded the Stud Farm of Alter, which today is the oldest stud farm in the world operating uninterruptedly in the same location. Its approximately 800 hectares of property, in addition to stunning landscapes, are the kingdom of the purebred Lusitano horse.The Stud Farm brings horse enthusiasts to Alter and promotes several events throughout the year, bringing a lot of tourism to the area!Every year the Crato Festival attracts thousands of people to the historic Alentejo town offering, in addition to the countless musical shows on the Festival grounds, the already well-known Crafts and Gastronomy Fair (F.A.G.), which makes this event a unique reference among the similar competitions. This festival takes place at the end of August.At the end of November and beginning of December, the ACP organizes the 24 Hours of Borders, the national All Terrain festival. This event attracts motorsports lovers to the area

An authentic 19th-century Portuguese farm for horses with 12.2 hectares of grounds in the town of Arronches in Portugal’s .... A traditional 19th-century Portuguese farm for horses near the Serra de São Mamede natural park. The main dwelling is remarkable. It is a tall, elegant edifice with white lime-coated walls. Its extensive interior offers a 460m² floor area with typically Portuguese decor. The rest of the property includes a swimming pool, several outhouses, a chapel, a caretaker’s house with a 132m² floor area, two lodges, a stable and a horse-riding space. The land around the complex covers over 12 hectares, including an enclosed five-hectare section of orchards, pasture and kitchen gardens irrigated with water from one of the country’s largest norias. The estate has a licence for tourist accommodation and a licence for animal farming. It is the promise of long horse rides through the golden fields of Portugal’s beautiful Alentejo region.