Residence for sale, Vila Viçosa VBE53023

Convent of the sixteenth century located in the illustrious and noble town of Vila Viçosa.

This property is a true refuge, where time seems to have stopped. Dating from the sixteenth century, this historic building preserves intact the soul and design of its original construction. Its architecture perfectly reflects the sobriety and elegance typical of religious orders, harmoniously combined with the characteristic materials of the region.

To ensure the future of this legacy with maximum security and clarity for investors, the property already has a Request for Prior Information (PIP) approved by the Municipality of Vila Viçosa. It is important to highlight that this is a qualified PIP, the result of a long, complex and rigorous preparation work. This document translates into a process with extreme maturity: it already has the demanding favorable opinions of Cultural Heritage, I.P. and CCDR – Culture area.

Aiming to enhance the built heritage and the surrounding area, this qualified PIP foresees a total construction area of 5345 m². Here the new construction of two buildings stands out — one with 2167 m² and the other with 673 m² — planned for a perfect integration into the landscape and history of the site. The PIP thus includes the guidelines for the creation of a hotel unit with about 59 accommodation units, integrating facilities of excellence such as a swimming pool, spa, restaurant, gym and co-working spaces.

Inside the convent, the long and imposing corridors and halls are crowned by magnificent barrel vaults, which guarantee not only an extraordinary visual amplitude, but also excellent acoustics. The walls are covered with panels of traditional Portuguese tiles from the XVIII century. represent priceless testimonies of decorative art. The cloister, located at the heart of the building, is flanked by arcaded corridors, enriched by stucco details and scattered altars, and the presence of a historic cistern is also noteworthy. The entire construction praises the use of noble materials, from the original rustic terracotta tile floor, through the majestic doors in solid wood, to the stonework carved in the world-famous marble of the region. Additionally, the large windows and layout around the interior courtyards allow natural light to flood all spaces.

With regard to its size, the current built area is 3,028 m², developed over two floors around the stunning central cloister. The property also includes a vast plot of land with about 24,446 m². Surrounded by surroundings characterized by typical Alentejo landscapes, the outdoor areas include picturesque orange orchards, olive trees and vineyards. In this part of the property there are also large wells, a cistern and a caretaker's house, elements that complement the functionality and reinforce the connection to rural and historical experience.

Its conversion into a boutique hotel or a charming tourism unit thus appears as a natural and structured evolution, ideal for exploring the growing tourism of the region. Alternatively, the space maintains all the conditions to be transformed into a luxury private residence or even to host a foundation, asserting itself as a prestigious place for cultural events.

Strategically located in the district of Évora, the property is just a few steps from important landmarks such as the iconic Ducal Palace and the Castle of Vila Viçosa, inserted in the famous Marble Route. Its privileged location allows quick access to jewels such as Estremoz, Elvas and Monsaraz, only about 40 minutes from the city of Évora and Badajoz, and approximately one hour and forty-five minutes from Lisbon.

A rare opportunity to acquire a piece of Portugal's history.