Lisbon, Torres Vedras, Portugal

Baroque and Neoclassical palace from the late 18th century in Torres Vedras, Lisbon.

Quinta das Lapas is a Quinta with a palace dating from the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

The property features a 5,000 sq m construction with 21 bedrooms, two kitchens and two bathrooms, 15,000 sq m of gardens/forest, a 60 sq m chapel at the entrance to the property, fountains and various statues.

After consulting the Torres Vedras City Council about possibly constructing a second building for up to 150 rooms, the council favoured it.

The main house comprises three residential floors: the ground floor, the first floor and the attic. The deployment area is around 880 sq m, with a gross construction area of 1,760 sq m. The pace retains its original interior and exterior design. The floor plan is U-shaped, enclosed by service wings and a wall.

On the ground floor, there are large socialising rooms, and on the first floor, there are rest areas and bedrooms.

The finishes on the upper floor and the mansard are of heritage interest, with various architectural elements of historical and artistic value (decorative tiles and various frescoes).

There are different spaces: garden, woodland, orchard and sports area, which are not currently used. On the side of the palace is the terrace garden, where you can see several specimens of exotic plants. Following the garden is a palm tree avenue that culminates at a higher point, the landing, where the Tanque Grande (Big Tank) is located. In this area, there is an enclosure with revegetated walls.

Torres Vedras is in the west region of Portugal and has been populated since time immemorial. The town and the county developed into a tourist destination, especially since the beginning of the 20th century. Since then, many have chosen Torres Vedras in search of the hot springs or Santa Cruz beach to meet up with friends. Torres Vedras became a city in 1979 following substantial urban growth. The area offers tourist attractions such as Torres Vedras Castle, Forca Fort, São Vicente Fort and the Leonel Trindade Municipal Museum, the CUF Torres Vedras Hospital, schools (Madeira Torres Secondary School and Henriques Nogueira School Grouping) as well as restaurants, cafes, supermarkets and shops. Its location means it has easy access to Lisbon on the West line trains, buses such as TUT - Transportes Urbanos de Torres Vedras and cars on the A8 motorway.

Please note that all distances and measurements are approximate and, for security reasons, do not represent the property's exact location. For more information on the precise location of the property and its surrounding area, please contact the listed Property Adviser.