Alto Alentejo, Évora, Portugal

Full of charm and character is this stylishly renovated 5 bedroom historical house with garden, located near all amenities in the heart of Evora.

Dating from 1866 this manor house is situated in the historical heart of the city of Evora and has a construction area of 339m2.

It was totally renovated in 2018 and with the highest quality finishes, always maintaining the original draft of the building and preserving the original hydraulic mosaic and a significant part of the original woods.

With a high ceiling of more than 3 metres and its crafted ceilings, it presents a practical and comfortable distribution in a single ground floor always appealing to elegance and grandeur in all spaces.

The main entrance leads to the dining room, which presents an open plan concept with the living room, a wood-burning stove and air conditioning for cooling all spaces.

Some traditional elements were recovered, such as the typical Corner furniture (an utilisation detail for storage whose tradition predates the 19th century, originally used as a crockery cupboard or silver display) and tilting windows with the form of a clover, which was very popular at the time.

The suite has a spacious wardrobe, is quite large, with a small balcony that allows an excellent sun exposure, the access to the bathroom is through an industrial style sliding door and has an automatic window and a hydromassage bathtub.

The second bedroom, kept in open space, offers the possibility of being divided into two ample rooms, and has two windows with small balconies and plenty of light. The old ballroom has been converted into an office and features the most captivating ceiling in the house. Its ample space can be used for various possibilities of leisure area and the luminosity is guaranteed by the windows with a French balcony.

The kitchen kept the original design with Viuva Lamego tiles and a marble table fixed to the floor. The original granite of the door and chimney have been kept, making the kitchen fully equipped.

On the terrace, one can enjoy a clear view over the Alentejo plain, being able to contemplate the well-known Cathedral of Evora.

The access to the courtyard is through an automatic door and has space for 7 cars, plus the garage.

At 500 metres is the temple of Diana, a monument classified as World Heritage by UNESCO. It is one of the most famous landmarks in the city and one of the most significant symbols of the Roman presence on Portuguese territory.

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