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2 500 000 €
Farm T11 in Azueira e Sobral da Abelheira, MafraMafra, Lisboa
Farm T11 in Azueira e Sobral da Abelheira with 990 m²
990 m²
11 Bedrooms
8 WC
Energy efficiency
Quinta das Acácias, with its Manor House and Chapel, dates from 1713, having resisted the devastation caused by the 1755 earthquake, which tragically devastated Lisbon and the entire area around it. It is located at the top of the hill overlooking the Serra do Socorro, with stunning views over it, It was a privileged reference point of the communication and observation station of the Lines of Torres, where the Chapel of Nª Srª do Socorro and some buildings that were the Duke of Wellington's headquarters during the French invasions still exist, known locally as Wellingstons Eagle's Nest. The parish of Azueira, was once very prosperous and important in the political and economic domains, being an historical testimony of this, some farms that belonged to prominent and influential members of the society at the time, such as Quinta das Acácias, which was an integral part of the vast heritage of a high military rank, nicknamed Brunette Gorjão, whose widow lived there until the middle of the 20th century, leaving no descendants. The manor House and the Chapel are located in front of the Brunette Square, whose name perpetuates the memory of the family of José Brunette Gorjão, the grandfather of the last owner of the farm. It maintains the original architecture and features, as well as many materials and construction elements, inside. The last owners, made some adjustments and restorations, maintaining the original design, as well as some ceilings, floors, stonework, sculptures and tiles of the time. Appart from the Manor House and Chapel, there are leisure and support facilities, such as: Rustic housing for caretakers, close to the farm's service entrance (old Iron Gate), located in a strategic location.Stables with boxes, harness room, storage for straw and rations, riding arena with sound installation, support facilities for keepers and / or equitors and Paddock.Small sports park, with multipurpose ring for skating, volleyball, basketball, futsal or tennis.Small playground.Boxes for service vehicles and agricultural implements.Poultry house, two side gardens, varied fruit trees; this set being hidden by hedges and vines.Lake with artificial island and vegetation suitable for birds, reptiles and other exotic animals.An unusual well, which can be visited down to the water level through masonry stairs, with an engraving of the year of construction (1713).Mine dug in the rock, with a spring, whose underground retention basin has a terrace protected with railings, pr