Luxury properties for sale Arronches, Portugal

A contemporary house surrounded by a 2 ha estate with swimming pool in the Alentejo region, close to the medieval town of .... A contemporary, elegant residence inspired by the authentic estates of the Alentejo region. Built in 2012, this country retreat is the work of João Favila Menezes, an architect from the Atelier Bugio. The grounds extend over two hectares, surrounded by unspoilt countryside and peacefully grazing farm animals. The most tastefully decorated main house has a floor area of 296 m², complemented by an independent studio flat. The carefully designed garden surrounding the swimming pool was created by landscape architect Teresa Barão from the Atelier Topiaris. The complex is well insulated, with air conditioning and an anti-seismic system. Two wells have also been created on the property, complementing an efficient rainwater recovery system. There are solar panels connected to the electricity grid to ensure that the estate is completely self-sufficient. The views of the Alentejo countryside from the outdoor patios and terraces are superb, especially as the starry nights here are reputed to be the most spectacular of the European continent.

This is a stunning traditional Portuguese farmhouse built in 18th-century style, on a 106 ha plot. This unique Quinta is set 1.5 km away from the centre of Portel town. Situated in the best part of the Alentejo, 189 km from Lisbon airport, on the motorway and 215 km from Faro airport in the Algarve. 125 km from the Spanish border (Badajoz). Portel town is close to Évora, Beja and the Alqueva dam. The whole complex was built in 1965 with the main house of 980 m2 covered area, distributed on two levels. The public and service areas are located on the ground floor, while the sleeping quarters which comprise of eight master bedrooms, each containing a private bathroom, are on the 1st floor. They are all equipped with modern, comfortable and luxurious finishings, like hand-painted tiles on the walls, Sicupira wood (Brazilian hardwood) for the windows and doors (both interior and exterior), waxed large bricks for the floor of all reception rooms and holm-oak for the floors of the bedrooms. Each step of the white marble staircase leading to the first floor is made from an entire block and the bathroom floors are also in pink and green marble of the region. On the ground floor, all the ceilings are vaulted Moorish style. The house is also equipped with a central heating system in spite of having large fireplaces in each living-room and dining-room. It also has a private telephone network system instaled between several outbuildings. This complex is in perfect condition. Around the house, there are 106 hectares of cork-tree and holm-oak woodlands as well as olive groves and pine barrens. The cork-tree woodland produces in a cycle of nine years, about one hundred and eighty metric tons (1,000 kilograms) of cork. The facilities that support the farming activities are next to the main house and comprise of a 2,240 m2 covered area. These ground floor facilities are set around a spacious square-shaped yard, enriched by a central granite fountain. In one of the sides of this square-shaped yard, there are four independent apartments. Originating from its own well, the water supply is potable, of excellent quality and plentiful even in dry years. There is also an approved touristic project to transform the whole complex of the Quinta into a five-star Inn with 45 rooms. The entire property has already been classified by the Portuguese Tourist Board, as having “Outstanding Architectonic Value”, which means that to transform the existing compound, the owner will be financed with a maximum of support coming from the EEC. On 98.5 hectares of the Estate, there can be built another 5,910 square metres of covered area. A further 29.550 m2of farm buildings can be built. Also a sheep-fold exists in the estate, with a profitable covered area of 660 m2, that can be easily transformed into a suitable cottage. Ref: PP891 Property Features * Villa * 10 bedrooms * 10 bathrooms * Garden * Heating * Parking * Reception room * Terrace/Balcony * Covered dining area * BBQ * Laundry room * Storage room * Spacious * Character property * Exclusive property * Luxury property * Features great views

The 3-story development, located 10 minutes walking distance to the ocean promenade, comprises 3 residential units and underground parking with natural light. The residences are located in a resort destination near Lisbon, in the prime neighborhood of Monte Estoril, the most prestigious area of Cascais, and feature unique physical characteristics that make them truly remarkable. Apiani aims to bring you an elevated sense of living, including underfloor ecological heating, solar panels, and plenty of unique details!

For lovers of Algarvian architecture and charm, this superb property comprises two stylish villas. Beautifully finished, 7 bedrooms, 3 showers rooms. Each villa has a lovely swimming pool with terraces and gardens. An exceptional and rare property! Energy class: B/NC.