charming 'quinta' in the heart of the serra de sintra just 15 minutes by car from the beach and golf courses. it is a pr...

Sintra, LI

Charming 'quinta' in the heart of the Serra de Sintra just 15 minutes by car from the beach and golf courses. It is a property which is suspended in the magic and fragrance of a place which is full of history and which is surrounded by the most luxuriant greenery of Sintra in the road leading to the Palácio da Pena. It is a prime scenario which has always been adored by royalty, poets and writers. The house has 7 bedrooms (3 suites, 3 double bedrooms and 1 quite large bedroom of around 30 sqm). Designed by the renowned architect Luis Possollo, this is an enchanting and elegant house with a spacious living and dining area, which is full of natural light, from where one can see the sea on the horizon, the town and the Vale of Sintra spread out below and the Castelo dos Mouros hanging above, and enjoy the absolute peace and tranquility of being 'far away from anywhere' in the midst of the luxuriant green slopes of the Encosta da Pena. As well as the garden in the front with the exuberant views of the hills, the castle, the Vale de Sintra and the sea, this property of 3 hectares has plenty of exotic trees, fruit trees and flowers all interspersed by mysterious pathways, lined with bushes, shrubs and rock formations, and grottos of water sources and semi-challenging upward sloping and quite romantic paths. A World Heritage place, the town of Sintra is just a short walk away along the Palácio da Pena Road and the Castelo dos Mouros is just a few kilometres away by road. One can visit the palaces of Seteais and Monserrate and go to the small town of Colares and the sandy beaches of Praia Grande, Adraga and the Praia das Maçãs, or the fishing village of Azenhas do Mar and the town of Ericeira which is famous for its fish and seafood restaurants. Alternatively one can take the old traditional electric tramway which has been recently renovated. For lovers of golf, the place is perfect for relaxing after a round on one of the many courses in the area and practice your putting on the greens in front. Along with this property there is the possibility of acquiring a further 1.7 hectares of land with a manor house on it.