Manor House 13 Bedrooms for buy in Anadia

FOR SALE | Historic Palace (listed as Property of Public Interest) | 48 rooms (3,150 m²) | Plot of 37,710 m² | Anadia | Aveiro

Erected in the final third of the 18th century, Paço da Graciosa is a magnificent manor house of Baroque inspiration, attributed to the architect José de Melo Sampaio Pereira de Figueiredo, brother of Fr. Lourenço de Santa Maria, Bishop of Goa and the Algarve. On its imposing façade, the coat of arms of the Figueiredo, Pereira, Melo and Sampaio families stands out, bearing the crest of the double-headed eagle a symbol of its noble lineage.

With a total land area of 37,710 m², this unique property combines history, architectural grandeur and great potential for enhancement.

Main Building:

Footprint of 1,170 m² and gross construction area of 6,200 m²;

Approximate gross private area of 3,150 m²;

Distributed over two floors plus attic;

48 rooms, including 7 reception rooms/halls and 13 bedrooms;

Monumental stone staircase, with semicircular flight leading to the noble floor;

Façade characterised by pilasters, finials and central window crowned by coat of arms.

Notable Features:

Private chapel with single nave and main chapel, connected to the central body;

Niches with ogival arches on the rear elevation;

Neo-Manueline wing added in 1896, featuring rare artistic elements carved by the master craftsmen who also worked on the Buçaco Palace Hotel, and incorporating pieces salvaged from demolitions in Coimbra.

Paço da Graciosa retains the functional organisation of a grand manor house, with multiple auxiliary spaces:

Pavilions: 963 m²;

Tower: 487 m²;

Riding arena: 313 m²;

Warehouses: 838 m²;

Outbuildings: 1,427 m².

Listed as a Property of Public Interest (IIP), Paço da Graciosa is an architectural and historical gem, ideal for rehabilitation projects enhancing cultural tourism, boutique hospitality, exclusive events or a prestigious private residence.