The property is situated in the Sintra hills, palaces between Monserrate and Seteais, 1 km from the center of Sintra and Colares 2kms.
Sintra is a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the property is situated within the National Park.
Sintra is located approximately 20 km from Lisbon airport and the city and 15 km from Cascais and Estoril. (Casino)
Sintra has about 6 a Moorish castle and palaces to be visited, and amazing rides with great views.
Property has 10 acres with two houses and two sheds / chalets. The property extends to both sides of a private street with no outlet, ensuring total privacy.
Construction of new homes is not permitted within the "Parque Natural" and therefore the area is one of tranquility and peace that will not be disturbed in the future.
Within its private land there is the main house, which was built in the sixteenth century as a monastery inhabited by monks in retreat.
spite of major changes occurred in the 1960s the main structure of the building and features like cloister and the chapel, still exist. The position of the house enjoys amazing sunsets ....
The property has been maintained by the same family for the past 70 years, which has made ​​every effort to maintain the classic original features, within a modern environment. MAIN HOUSE Consisting of two floors (plus a basement area that accesses the pool and gardens, plus an attic on one side) the house was modernized, but retains its original character, including a chapel, old Portuguese tiles, and a single library, walked " in chief "by crests of the leading families of the nobility of Portugal. Nine double rooms, 2 suites and a large attic. The latter currently has a lounge area, two bedrooms and bathroom. A kitchen on the first floor connects the two rooms that can be used to house employees or upgraded to other requirements. Beside the kitchen is the room dinner. From the dining room by a hallway with small rooms, we reached the main hall of the house. Between the living room and dining room are two small relaxation rooms with garden views. The main hall consists of two large rooms with fireplaces. Beside them is a smaller room currently used as an office. Upstairs, next to the Library and Chapel, dedicated to this last St.Tiago (St James), there is another room with a magnificent view of the Serra de Sintra, gardens and pool. Downstairs, the house has two large entertainment areas for parties, dance etc, with connections to the garden. These spaces are served by a pantry area that is connected to the kitchen upstairs. Following these spaces, next to the garden and pool, a building is completely independent, which is a large rectangular room, perfectly located for summer and winter , this is an entertainment area with four French windows opening onto the garden and pool. Beside the kitchen and pantry on the first floor, there are two appendices that serve as laundry and maintenance area of the house and area equipment garden. Within this property there are two small houses / homes that are in disrepair, but available for development. This property features a large swimming pool with beautiful views toward the mountains of Sintra, and on the seaward side, about 5 Km away. Property has a tennis court and relaxation areas throughout the garden. QUINTA 2 Within the same property, but separated by the road leading to the main house and therefore in their own separate area, there is another house lem ruin . This home will require extensive renovation and reconstruction, there are already plans and plans for reconstruction. It is estimated that could comfortably include a more a house 4-6 bedrooms. A well known American actor described the property as follows: Quote: I'm sitting here in another time, in another century, only descobro a peace and tranquility that are Magic is a new experience for me, and perhaps I might be allowed to return to see if there really is or is not an illusion.