3 Farms and Estates in Barcelos, with Public Path

Quinta da Pedra Branca for rehabilitation in a plot of land with 5.6 ha, patio and dazzling views of the city, in a privileged location, in Barcelos, Braga.
The ’Pedra Branca’ house stones speak for themselves, a colonial-style mansion, built in the 1930s, spread over two floors, with seven rooms on the first floor and seven rooms on the second floor. Dazzling views of Barcelos e Esposende.
Land for culture, olive grove, orange grove, eucalyptus, pine forest, forest, acacia and pasture.
700 minutes from the access to N103.
7 minutes from the centre of Barcelos. 15 minutes from Esposende.
20 minutes from Viana do Castelo and Braga.
30 minutes from Porto and Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport.

Quinta do Convento da Franqueira with 3,8 ha, terrace, swimming pool, garden and chapel in Barcelos, Braga.
This property was built in the middle of the 15th century as a Franciscan Monastery, with stones from the historic Faria Castle, one of the most important castles in Entre Douro e Minho.
The property was fully restored in 1967 by the best craftsmen and with the best Portuguese materials. In the 80s, it was once again renovated, and is now in excellent condition. This property combines high standards of comfort with historic interest, in a charming Minho setting, a true invitation to long walks with panoramic views: to the North, the distant mountains of the Gerês National Park and from the top of Monte da Franqueira, the Atlantic Ocean.
The property has great potential to be turned into a boutique hotel, spa or divided into small family apartments. It currently works as Rural Tourism establishment.
The Convent, the main building, with 1,840 sqm, is divided into two residences with four bedrooms and two apartments with one bedroom, which are a substantial income source in the summer months. The property comprises 5 hectares of land prepared to plant vines, 8 hectares of forest with pines and eucalyptus, and one hectare with an orchard, gardens, fountains and a swimming pool in a private area.
There are about 17 rooms altogether in the property and more to be finished, several rooms, bedrooms, living areas. The guest bedrooms in the main house are furnished with antiques, original prints and paintings, as well as traditional Portuguese fabrics. Each bedroom is a suite with view of the garden.
The house has a small attached chapel.
A large part of the property corresponds to a forest of pine, eucalyptus and cork trees. The extensive gardens are full of unusual plants with various sunny terraces.
About 200 meters from the house and behind a 17th century fountain, the swimming pool is filled with spring water from a 300-meter mine in Monte da Franqueira. The view from the swimming pool terrace is particularly idyllic at sunrise and also in the evening, when the sun is already setting behind the eucalyptus and the European nightjars fly over the swimming pool.
The Convent Church, Bom Jesus do Monte, scarcely used nowadays and generally open to the public on weekends, has a privileged view of the choir gallery, which is connected to the living room on the first floor of the house.
Parking for four cars.
The property is located 50 km from the centre of Porto.
The property is near the access to A11, 5 km from the centre of Barcelos, 4 km from Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport and 55 km from the Spanish border.

Quinta do Barco is a distinguished property located in the heart of Alto Minho | Northern Portugal

With a total area of approximately 26 hectares, it offers approximately 1 km of riverfront on the Cávado River, benefiting from a unique natural landscape and a serene environment that is difficult to find.

At the centre of this vast estate stands an imposing manor house, accompanied by a historic chapel, both preserved with their original charm. The main residence has eight bedrooms, several rooms of different sizes and atmospheres, and a fully equipped chapel, including a confessional. The entire house, as well as the chapel, are sold with their contents, consisting of pieces of great value and authenticity.

The property also includes an annexe, which has a hall with seating for 150 people, ideal for events, weddings, corporate meetings or private celebrations. This space is complemented by a fully equipped industrial kitchen, allowing it to support all kinds of functions.

There is also a second area consisting of another house and a warehouse, both with excellent potential for renovation, whether for housing, services or tourist accommodation.

The pool area is served by a fully equipped support house with a solarium, mini-gym, large fully equipped kitchen, male and female changing rooms, as well as generous storage space, ensuring functionality and comfort for all users.

For sports and leisure enthusiasts, the estate has a tennis/football court, perfectly integrated into the surrounding landscape.

The entrance to the property is marked by a century-old gate, a true ex-libris of Quinta do Barco, which bears an ancient coat of arms and a remarkable tile panel, testimony to its history.

The extensive green fields are home to the estate’s vineyards (covering 22 hectares), which are dedicated to the production of excellent Vinho Verde wines. The main grape varieties grown are Loureiro, Alvarinho, Arinto and Vinhão. The result is wines with a striking character, strong personality and natural elegance, revealing bright colour, fine aromas and great expression on tasting. The vineyards, aged between 15 and 30 years, benefit from the proximity of the River Cávado, which gently runs along the entire southern side of the property.

The winery, located on the estate itself, is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, enabling modern, precise and rigorous winemaking, always focused on the superior quality of the wines produced. Production is approximately 200,000 bottles/year but with a capacity for 600,000 bottles/year, with producer/bottler status.

Quinta do Barco is also a property of literary significance, being referenced in Eça de Queirós’s novel ’O Crime do Padre Amaro’ (The Crime of Father Amaro), which reinforces its historical and cultural value.

Thanks to its size, privileged location and diverse infrastructure, this property has extraordinary potential both for the development of wine production and for the creation of a tourist project of excellence whether a boutique hotel, a venue for high-profile events or even the construction of bungalows by the River Cávado, offering unique experiences in the heart of nature.