The history of this stunning estate started in the early 20th century. The 6 hectares property comprises the manor which was completely remodeled in 1967 by the renowned architect Vassalo Rosa, with 7 habitable rooms, on 2 floors, with magnificent 18th century tile panels, a large kitchen, dining room and living room with assorted tiles, high decorated ceilings, 5 bedrooms and an office. The total area is 400 m2. Another building (’caretakers house’) with 2 floors and 2 wings, includes on the top floor 5 divisions, two kitchens and two bathrooms. On the lower floor, there is a cellar / oven, storage for agricultural equipment and garage for 4 cars. Near the main house there is also an atelier with a large kitchen area and two emblematic chimneys; animal shelter and well with water tank with mine. Backyard and refreshing garden with vegetable garden and lake for fishes. The remaining area has numerous trees and pine trees, flanked by the Laje creek. Very good sun exposure with panoramic views over the whole property. This property was part of the scenario of the film ’The Guilt’ of António Vitorino de Almeida (1981). Rural estate with very good quiet location, though close to commercial areas and good road access (IC 19, CREL and A16), near Lisbon, Oeiras and Cascais. There is news of this area in the Middle Ages; documents from the15th century give us account of leases of agricultural land owned by residents of Rio de Mouro. In the first half of the 20th century, Rio de Mouro was a quiet village in the municipality of Sintra known as a land of good waters and great air, which could still be characterized as a rural parish with its farmhouses, vineyards, olive groves and orchards. #ref:CB08-02DZQ7
Quinta de Santo António, is located in the village of Sintra, recognized for the presence of its romantic architecture, classified as Cultural Landscape of Sintra, UNESCO World Heritage. It is in a central area of easy accessibility and walking distance from the stunning National Palace of Sintra, Pena Palace, the splendid Quinta da Regaleira and the famous Moorish Castle. And still other sights and the essential commerce of this magnificent Village. At this moment Quinta de Santo António, has an active construction license, for a Luxury Hotel project, surrounded by the nature that surrounds it and the stunning landscape overlooking the Serra de Sintra.The project had the signature of the architect João Sobral. This is approved with a Total Gross Construction Area of 1114.57 m², 30 beds, restaurant with 80 places, a bar with 32 places and parking. It is still feasible to propose a draft of changes which makes it very appealing for tourist investment. In this village, we can find testimonies of practically all eras of Portuguese history. It is a VILLAGE that has assumed a cultural and environmental context of specific characteristics: a cultural unit that has remained intact in a plethora of palaces and parks; of manor houses and their gardens and woods; of palaces and chalets inserted in the middle of a lush vegetation; of extensive walled sections that crown the highest peaks of the Sierra. Also of a set of meditation convents among cliffs, woods and fountains: of churches, chapels and hermitages, secular poles of faith and art; in short, a cultural unity intact in an integration of archaeological remains that point to occupations several times millenary. Only with your visit can you appreciate the attractiveness and magnetism of this magnificent Quinta. #ref:CB01-0396