2 Farms and Estates - Mansion with Energy Certificate E, for Sale, in Sintra

Opportunity to acquire a historic farm from the end of the nineteenth century, located in the heart of São Pedro de Penaferrim, Sintra. This unique property has a generous plot of 59,200 m², with built areas totalling 2,639 m², being fully walled and endowed with several prestigious buildings.

Main Residence and Exceptional Infrastructures:

The main residence, an imposing palace, is the highlight of this complex. Surrounded by vast outdoor areas, the property includes a large swimming pool (33x12 m), tennis court, orchards, lush gardens and a charming woodland. These characteristics make it ideal for an exclusive getaway or for the development of a high-end tourist-residential project.

Approved Expansion Project:

The farm already has an approved expansion and remodelling project, which covers the buildings located in the north zone, resulting in a total gross area of 2,635 m² and 32 suites distributed as follows:

Main House: With four floors and 1,634 m² of gross private area, this residence boasts high ceilings on the prime floors (0 and 1). The remodelling project includes five large rooms, dining room, chapel, library, 18 suites, kitchen and support areas.
At the heart of this property is a charming chapel that adds a touch of spirituality and elegance to the surroundings. This sacred space, carefully preserved, reflects the architectural and cultural richness of the time in which it was built. The chapel of this farm is not only a space of devotion, but a true architectural jewel that complements the grandeur of the property. It represents a unique opportunity for future owners, whether to maintain a private place of worship or to incorporate into tourist-residential development.

House 2: A new building will be built to replace the existing facilities, with three floors and 907 m² of gross private area. The house will have 11 suites, a dining room, service areas, two additional dining rooms, a kitchen and support areas.

House 3: Existing building to be remodelled, with two floors, 94 m² of private gross area and a 200 m² patio. One living room and three suites will be maintained.

Versatility and Untapped Potential:

This property is an excellent investment for the development of a tourist-residential development, offering an expanded accommodation capacity and areas for catering, events, and cultural or institutional activities. In addition, the site presents significant additional building potential, with possibilities for expansion in the urban and rustic areas, bringing the total buildability to an impressive 5,543 m².

Prime Location:

Located in the highest area of the property, the buildings provide stunning views of the gardens and the surroundings. The strategic location offers immediate access to the centre of São Pedro de Sintra and the historic centre of Sintra, being just a 10-minute drive from the famous beaches of Praia Grande and Praia das Maçãs, as well as Cascais and Estoril. In addition, it is 5 minutes from the A16 and A5 motorways, and 40 minutes from Lisbon Airport and the centre of the capital.

Incomparable opportunity!

This is an exceptional investment for anyone looking for a prestigious historic property, with the potential for a luxury development in one of Portugal’s most iconic areas.
Don’t miss the chance to explore the full potential of this extraordinary farm!

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Near the Parish of São Martinho, in the old sintrense village, stands the ’Palace of ribafria’ (also known as Casa Pombal) built in 1534 by Gaspar Gonçalves, to whom in 1541 was granted the title of Lord of Ribafria.

This property remained in the possession of that family until 1727, the year it was acquired by the archpriest of the Holy Patriarchal Church, Paulo de Carvalho de Ataíde and who later bequeathed it to his nephew Sebastião Jose de Carvalho e Mello, Count of Oeiras and Marques de Pombal.

Inspired by the Renaissance style still marked by medieval tradition, this property was transformed by successive restorations, the result of different benefit campaigns.

Deep in the flanks of the mountains and the three bodies of buildings arranged in U, this property is distributed by a paradisiacal garden, overflowing with light overlooking the entire sintra mountain range and historical monuments such as pena palace and moorish castle and a panoramic view of the beaches and the sea.

From the entrance, an elegant lobby sets the tone of the house. Domed by warheads supported by a set of arches and center lines that are born from each angle is also ornamented by eardrums representing traditional medieval motifs and ’modern’ vault closures like this sun-shaped house. However, the most interesting aspect is the separation of the courtyard by two arches of perfect curves supported by very Italianized-style capitals with their vaults and mascharões.

Its interiors preserve all its richness and history, highlighting itself at the top of the dining room, a balcony, with lambril of Mudejar tiles and cover with ribbed vault, topped by three arcades, which overlap two medallions sporting busts carved in high relief and can be inserted by their plastic materialization, insert in the tradition of Nicolas Chanterene. ’French Nicholas’ to the center impose sums up a small circular fountain with central element in alabaster. The Manueline chapel is integrated into the building and has long been closed.

Two centuries later, following the earthquake of 1755, religious offices were celebrated here, since according to the accounts of the time the church of St. Martin situated opposite had been badly damaged. Since the house suffered damage to the owner at this time, the Marques de Pombal remade the façade.

The ’Palace of Ribafria’ is a historic house that represents the true treasure of the Portuguese Renaissance.

Ideal for a future museum in Sintra.