123 hectares of Rural Beauty on an Ancient estate.

It had been in the same family for 400 years before the present owner bought the 2 different pieces of land (owned separately by cousins) and reconnected once more this Prestigeous Property.

 

The Beauty of this Large Land Estate is Enhanced by the Total Privacy and contact to nature whilst providing contemporary comfort of Quality built houses, respecting Tradtional tecniques, incorporating Geothermic Central Heating, which maintains the villa fresh in summer and warm in winter, and Best use of Local Materials:

• cork for isolation

• Marble from local quarries Creating exceptionally luxurious bathrooms and kitchens

• double glazed windows and doors

A soulful experience where the Frangance of the Roses that surround the Villas blend masterfully with the Eucaliptus. This are Stylish Ultra-Confortable Villas spreading out along the valley with fresh  cool vine covered terraces.  

Traditionally this land has been used for cork production and small scale agriculture and pasture grazing.  The landscape has been maintained primarily with a mind to nurture new sappling trees and promote a heathy environment , keeping a fine balance between keeping it clean and promoting new growth. 

 

Each site has a totally different feel:

• the commanding vistas of the the windmill; 

• low down and sheltered land; 

• totally old world feel of the watermill; 

• sweeping vistas from the main houses down the valley.

 

Please see the next page for more info on How this Large Estate was thought for Low Maintenace Programe Following a Yearly Check List.  

 

Monte is the Alentejo name for Villa or Quinta -   

These buildings are of high quality construction. made of taipas which is adobe structure and the  traditional local method of building in this area

Restore Extensivly in 2007.    

 

Spread Alond this Large Estate are Two Villas Monte de Carvalho and Monte Da Cortiça: 

-9 Double DedRooms (7 En-suits) 7 Bathrooms

 

Monte De Carvalho Principle Villa 265 m2:  4 Double BedRooms and 4 bathrooms.  The Master Ensuite Must be experience to UnderStand the Imense Estate Tranquility. OutStanding.

 

Monte da Cortica Villa 165 m2 with Countryside Spectacular Views  Very Spacious  3 Bedrooms 1 Over Sized BathRoom + Kitchen and Reception Room 

 

Monte da Azenha  WindMill Extended and converted into a 1 bed villa. Mountain Top with Priveledge Spectacular Scenery Views. No Ligh Polution allows for incredible views of Night Sky.. Adjacent to The Watermill (now lovingly restored and operational) where the Original Miller Lived.

 

2km from the local village/ hamlet with 2 cafes and  full of friendly helpful neighbours.  

7km from Sao Teotonio (5 Towsand Population):

• 3 banks

• post office

• schools

• Local organic supermarkets

• traditional local market selling local produce on the 1st Monday of every month Large supermarkets

• New health centre and clinic

• Police

• Firestations

• Restaurants

• Hardware stores etc. .

13k from the unspoilt coast of Costa Vincentina filled with wonderful beaches up and down this stretch of coast.

• Zambujeira do Mar:

• Unspoilt small fishing village

• restaurants preparing simple Portuguese cusine

• Fish is exceptionally delicious and fresh. . Protected by National reserve,

There are no Hotels Overhanging the Wonderful array of  West-facing  fine sandy beaches , amazing for sunsets and it is always possible to find Deserted Beaches even in Summer! A short drive  down the coast will bring you to:

• Odeceixe

• Alzejur

• Arrifana ,famous for surfing.  

8 k North of Herdade do Moinho Velho are Boa Vista da Pinheiros and then Odemira  - 11k- , where the local council resides.  

• Faro Airport is Faro 1h 20m by car. 

• Lisbon Airport is 2h 20m by car.

• Santa Clara - Saboia Train station 20m by car.  (2 hours to get to Lisbon and approx 1 hour to get to Faro Town). 

This area is one of the lowest  density populations in Europe , profiting from clean air , a safe society, a friendly, connected local community and a healthy lifestyle.

 

Contact Paulo Santos 

+351 968412127 paulos@veloraadvisors.com

 

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