This extraordinary home offers uninterrupted views of the Atlantic and the Serra (mountains) as well as the seclusion and intimacy of a private retreat in a lush green environment. The 400 sq meter house surrounds a central courtyard built into the hill bounded by 2 massive stone retaining walls and the two wings of the house itself. The property includes 2,765 sq meters of land with terraced gardens and a spectacular round swimming pool which looks out at the sea over the tiled roofs of the house. The property is surrounded by additional undeveloped land protected as a World Heritage Site in the Serra de Sintra.
History
Casa do Celeiro was originally a stable and grain store belonging to a quinta (manor farm) in Pe da Serra, Colares which was built in the mid 17th century. It is set high on a hill above the quinta and consists of a courtyard dug out of a hill enclosed on 4 sides. Two sides form massive buttressed retaining walls and the other two sides had a two-storey barn facing northwest and a one-storey building divided into 3 spaces facing southwest. The southwest wing housed animals and farm workers.
Services:
Heating: Main house: wood burning fireplaces in living room and dining room Cottage: two night storage heaters in living room + wood burning fireplace Studio: night storage heater All bedrooms have night storage heaters Water heating by solar panels, gas and electricity
Water: Drinking water from a borehole. Water storage in 8 cubic metre tank
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Property Features
* Villa
* Swimming pool
* 5 bedrooms
* 4 bathrooms
* Air conditioning
* Garden
* Heating
* Garage
* Parking
* Conservatory
* Reception room
* Terrace/balcony
* Covered dining area
* BBQ
* Laundry room
* Storage room
* Spacious
* Character property
* Exclusive property
* Luxury property
* Features great views
* Sea view
* Morning sun
* Evening sun
* Near bars/restaurants
* Near schools
* Near shops
* Near a golf course
* Near the beach