fantastic homestead, in a protected natural area, situated in the alto alentejo, considered a green area by the eu, some...

Elvas, LI

Fantastic homestead, in a protected natural area, situated in the Alto Alentejo, considered a green area by the EU, some 220 km from Lisbon, 4 km from the village of Santa Eulália, 18 km from Elvas council headquarters, 12 km from Campo Maior, 40 km from Portalegre, the Capital of the district, 30 km from Badajoz, 50 km from Estremoz, 90 km from Évora, 70 km from Mérida, 100 km from Cáceres and 420 km from Madrid. Access to all these places are by motorway. The land has an area of around 70 hectares. The urban area of this homestead (known as a 'monte') has a lot of history and its foundation dates back to the midle of the 16th century. The constructed area is around 2,000 sqm and comprises the main house ('solar') with two storeys, a one story annexe with heating and air conditioning, a swimming pool area with a covered terrace, changing rooms and a kitchen, a storage room and a back of house room, an agricultural support area with a staff house, 3 covered stables for horses, 2 independent domestic staff quarters with heating and air conditioning, a kitchen with an oven, a harness room with a storage area, a workshop area, a laundry room, a guard dog kennel, a hen run, a 45,000 litre water tank filled from a borehole with a pump 85 metres down, an electricity substation with a 'PT' of 50 kw, solar panels for water heating, a tower with 2 divisions and with a 5,000 litre water tank and a covered parking area for 8 cars. The area surrounding the main house is paved in traditional Portuguese stonework and the walls are in stone. There is also an 18th century bull ring in stone with 3 corrals, a covered area for mares and a sheep pen.