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18th century Ancient Palace/Mansion

For sale

Centuries-old mansion, in granite, with a construction area of 418 m2, located on a flat plot of land, fully walled, with 30.000 m², which borders with a tributary of the Lima River, and consisting of a ground floor and an upper floor.
This is an old manor house with coat of arms from 1721, the “Palácio dos Pugas” or “Quinta do Prego” — a rare jewel of traditional Portuguese architecture —, needing of renovation work, located in the region of Arcos de Valdevez, right in the heart of Alto Minho, with ample parking area and excellent road access, very close to the border with Spain.
In the property, a living testament to the grandeur and splendor of long-gone eras, are very relevant the majestic granite entrance portico, the imposing double staircase made of large granite blocks, the wrought iron balconies, the rooms and halls with original 18th century woodwork, the adjacent chapel, of remarkable size, the monastic-medieval garden, surrounded by cloisters with carved granite pillars and ceilings lined with precious woods, in addition to the abundant natural water, the centuries-old trees and the lush vegetation that dominate all the outdoor spaces.
Within the property there is also a fully renovated stone house, with an area of 246 m2, which was formerly the caretaker's house.
In addition to its unparalleled distinction, and its location in a region with high tourist potential, the property constitutes a truly remarkable investment opportunity, offering several possibilities for profitability, with emphasis on the creation of a Boutique Hotel or a luxury tourism hotel unit, since it is practically located in the Peneda-Gerês National Park, at 11 km from Sistelo (the Portuguese "Tibet"), 11 km from Arcos de Valdevez, approximately 100 km from Sá Carneiro Airport (Porto) and 53 km from Vigo Airport.

Price: € 780.000, 00.