This Portuguese Palace Comes With Its Own Vineyard
Set near the medieval town of Monção in the northern part of Portugal near the border of Spain, Brejoeira Palace was once the summer residence of Portuguese Kings.
The incredible 74 acre estate comes with 20 acres of woodland, 7.5 acres of gardens, and 44 acres of vineyards that grow Alvarinho grapes and produce 75,000 bottles per year of crisp, citrusy white wine.
The Portuguese palace dates back to 1834, built for Royal Knight Luis Pereira Velho de Moscoso by Portuguese architect Carlos Amarante, and the palace frequently hosted Portuguese royalty throughout the 19th century.
With both Neoclassical and Baroque influences, the present-day palace owes much of its signature aesthetic to architect Ventura Terra, who was commissioned by its second owner, Pedro María Fonseca de Araujo to embellish the property with details like a theatre, throne room, a winter garden, and the grand central staircase featuring the traditional Portuguese blue Azulejo (tile) work of Portuguese Painter José António Jorge Pinto.
The historically designated property is privately owned, although about one-third of the 32,290 square foot palace is used as a private residence, while the rest of Brejoeira Palace is run as a museum (allowing the property to claim tax-free contributions on its maintenance costs).
The entire palace has a wealth of incredibly ornate detailing throughout, seen in the colourful murals, ceiling medallions, and intricate stairway banisters.
With 20 rooms on each floor, the palace has plenty of grand reception areas waiting to be reimagined, as well as 13 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms.
An incredible property and commercial winery enterprise, Brejoeira Palace presents an unique opportunity for the right buyer.
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