Ribatejo, Rio Maior, Portugal

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In the peaceful parish of São João da Ribeira, surrounded by farmland and trees, this century-old manor house with white façades and red-tiled roofs retains the elegance of the old stately homes.

It is located 10 minutes from the A15 motorway, 20 minutes from Santarém, 45 minutes from the beaches of the Oeste (Silver Coast) and 50 minutes from Lisbon. Its interior was completely rebuilt around 25 years ago, combining original character with the comfort of a home designed for everyday living.

The house sits on a walled plot of almost 2,000 m2. At the entrance, a courtyard paved in traditional Portuguese cobblestone leads to a garden with hedges and shaded areas, while the porch, with its wooden ceiling and ceramic lattice, is ideal for outdoor dining.

On the ground floor, the living room features exposed stone, a fireplace and glazed doors that open onto the garden. The kitchen is spacious, with ceiling beams, terracotta tile floors and room for a large table, and there is also a guest bathroom.

Upstairs are three bedrooms with wooden floors and balcony windows overlooking the countryside. One is an en-suite with a private bathroom, and the others share a second bathroom. This floor also gives access to a sunset-facing terrace. Above, the attic, with its exposed timber structure and a skylight, is ready to serve as a study, studio or reading area.

The layout allows for up to seven rooms that can be used as bedrooms, living rooms or offices, making the house well suited to large families, those who often host guests, or anyone working from home.

More than a house, it is a legacy. A place to live slowly and to carry on a story that began a hundred years ago.