Unique opportunity: Small vineyard, winery and luxury home situated on the
hillsides over-looking the spectacularly beautiful terraces of the Douro River.
All property above and facing the river on a well-kept main road. Twenty minutes to
shops, banks, post office and hospital. Two hours from Porto and in the heart of the
DOC demarcated zone for the best classification for Port and Douro Table Wines.
Very privately located on new private access driveway and no close neighbors.
Nearly new home, 325 m2 (3,500 ft2), with all the amenities: cork insulated double wall
construction, double-paned wooden windows and doors, in floor warmed water heating.
Huge living room-dining room ideal for entertaining, big kitchen, pantry-laundry room, 3 bedrooms, 2 with en suite baths ( 1 antique clawfoot tub, 1 whirlpool tub ), plus
another bathroom. Antique bath fittings. Ten pairs French doors with shutters providing
great natural light.Two fireplaces.Covered parking for 2 cars.Veranda and patio
surrounding the house with fabulous 360º river and hill views.
4.5 hectars ( 10,8 acres ) total land. 1.6 hectar ( 3,84 acre ) vineyard: 25+ years old, “A”
classification vines. Grapes are traditional and original Douro varieites, including
Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Carvalha, Bastardo, Tinta Amarela
Suitable for making Port wine or Table Wine. Possibility to plant one more hectare.
Adjoining neighbors properties of approximately 1 hectare already planted vines and
another 8 hectares plantable land also available for sale if new owner wishes to expand.
Olive orchard, approximately 200 trees, producing extra-virgin olive oil. Large garden
area and fruit trees. Private well with abundant water, producing 2,500 liters (660
gallons ) per hour.
Historic 19th century stone ruins adaptable for guest quarters,
tasting room or rural tourism ( small Inn or Bed and Breakfast ).
Winery nestled beneath part of the house, built into the hillside for optimum
temperature control. Two rooms, 100m2 total. Lagars ( foot treading wine vats ),
tanks, barrels, crusher, press and foiler included. Wine stock of established, top-rated
wine of world-wide market distribution. ( Market includes U.S.A., Japan, Macau,
Singapore, Switzerland, U.K., Belgium, Luxembourg, etc. ) Top ratings in “Wine
Spectator” and other publications. Approximately 4,000 bottles yield per year.
Ideal situation for “hands-on” opportunity , retirement or part-time home and a great
investment in the newest “discovery” area in the wine world.
This Quinta, in excellent condition, is for the owner who wants to purchase a small
property in the rapidly expanding and stunning UNESCO World Heritage Douro
Region and live comfortably while creating his own special wine and enjoy the wonderful lifestyle with fresh air, pure water, peace, and calm.
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