Residence for sale, 3 VBE58911

Casa dos Loureiros, formerly known as the Manor House of the Counts of Alpendurada, is most likely the largest and grandest private residence in Lamego.
Built in the late 18th century and owned by the 2nd Count of Alpendurada, an illustrious figure, Mayor, and lord of vast vineyards, this manor is a true piece of history, opening its doors to the magic of the Alto Douro Wine Region.

Its aristocratic facade, featuring an immaculate stone coat of arms, signals that time has passed carefully here. In fact, it is one of the last examples of noble houses in this region that has reached the present day preserving its original essence and architectural identity, without giving in to uncharacteristic alterations.

With an impressive 1,848 sqm of construction area, the interior is an invitation to the imagination. The natural light of the Douro bathes the high ceilings and underlines the spaciousness of the rooms. In total, there are 29 charismatic rooms, including 15 bedrooms, 6 living rooms, 4 bathrooms, a cozy private chapel, the old traditional kitchen, and, as is essential in this region, a wine cellar and bottle vault worthy of great vintages.

Yet its beauty does not end indoors. Outside lies a private oasis featuring 2,200 sqm of romantic gardens, where ponds and fountains hide among camellias and boxwoods. Absolute silence and privacy are guarded by imposing cedars over 300 years old, within a green space that also includes a large annex—the former caretakers' house—ready to be given new life.

Due to its scale and intact soul, the Manor offers a blank canvas for multiple dreams: a luxury Boutique Hotel, a welcoming themed retreat, or a place to revive a splendid family home, just as it has always been.

Located in the historic center of Lamego, this centuries-old haven is very close to the Cathedral, the Castle, the Ribeiro Conceição Theatre, and the Shrine of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios. Just a stone's throw away, the Douro River and the iconic Port Wine estates complete a landscape that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
More than a property, this is an iconic house that is only now leaving the family that built and maintained it, preserving its stories and etching its name into the history of the city.