Valença, Viana do Castelo

QUINTA DE SANTO ANTÓNIO - Historic property with charm, refinement and exclusivity in Fontoura, Valença. Quinta de Santo António is a property with a long and fascinating history, located in Fontoura, in the municipality of Valença, just a few minutes from the border with Spain. With 55,000 m² of land, this farm dates back to 1725 and is a remarkable example of the traditional Baroque architecture of northern Portugal. One of its most striking elements is the private chapel, dating from 1690, which for centuries was the church of the region, giving the estate an incomparable historical and spiritual value. RESTORATION OF EXCELLENCE, RESPECTING THE ORIGINAL DESIGN: - The villa has been fully restored, with deep respect for its essence and the architectural details of the time. Antique stone, natural lime and noble materials were used in all finishes. Every corner of the house reflects dedication, time and specialized work, being a true work of rehabilitation with soul. - All the ceilings, windows and doors on the first floor are in noble wood (dark cambala), and the main spaces feature high quality marble and elements of great refinement, such as the stone cornice and the new roof in Borja Centenária tile, one of the best on the market. INTERIOR SPACES WITH CHARACTER AND TIMELESS LUXURY: - Living room with vaulted ceiling, typical of Portuguese farms, and luxurious tile panels - Living room terrace with granite designs, stone balconies and wrought-iron headlights - Dining room with marble terrace (120 m²), large stone fireplace with "Viúva Lamego" tiles and a 7 meter long marble table - Kitchen with teak table and 180 cm solid marble countertop - Rooms with marble bathrooms, large windows, and built-in benches - Basement with stone entrance and wrought-iron art railing, travertine marble lounge and two additional bedrooms with marble flooring and built-in closets CHAPEL AND CENTRAL COURTYARD: - The chapel of the farm, 6 meters high, has a mystical and welcoming atmosphere, and is also equipped with library shelves in wrought iron and brown. The central courtyard, with 400 m² of cobblestones, is embellished by two historic staircases, stone arches and a solana that invites you to rest. FURNITURE INCLUDED IN THE PRICE: The farmhouse includes valuable furniture, carefully chosen to maintain the character of the property: - English secretary - Living room sofas - 2 Manueline beds with bedside tables - Chest of drawers in olive wood - Marble dining table - 30 worked chairs - 2 metre teak bed - Among other rare and valuable pieces BREATHTAKING GARDENS AND OUTDOOR SPACES: The gardens were designed by a landscape engineer from Lisbon, Martin Toimil, and feature a harmonious design with three tanks, a 20 m² landscaped swimming pool and an impressive botanical collection: - 38 magnolias - 25 centenary olive trees - 20 centenary cork oaks - 20 palm trees - 25 camellias - 20 maple trees - Rosais, daturas, tylos, raspberries, pitas, magnolia bushes, weeping willow - Private grove with about 300 chestnut and oak trees The property is fully fenced by stone walls or bordered by a stream, offering total privacy and an unparalleled natural environment. It also has four water mines, ensuring the autonomous supply of the property. Privileged location between Portugal and Spain Located in a strategic point, it combines rural tranquility with proximity to large urban centers and beaches: ?? 4 km from the motorway ?? 40 km from Vigo / 22 km from the beaches of Moledo and Âncora / 30 km from Bayonne ?? 60 km from Peneda-Gerês National Park / 60 km from Braga / 100 km from Porto ?? 10 km from Vila Nova de Cerveira / 9 km from Valencia / 10 km from Tui / 22 km from Caminha Quinta de Santo António enjoys an excellent location - close to the Rías Baixas of Spain and surrounded by the most beautiful landscapes and villages in the North of Portugal. TOURIST AND HOUSING POTENTIAL: With a license for Local Accommodation (AL), the property offers