House for sale in Valpaços, Portugal

Located in Valpaços, in northern Portugal, the renovated rural property offers 10 suites for tourism, accompanied by a 3-bedroom apartment for the owners, in addition to 10 hectares of agricultural land. Situated in Valpaços, in the northern region of Portugal, the "Casa das Senhoras do Ladário" is a restored property dating back to 1787. Originally erected as one of the largest rural residences in the area, covering 350 hectares of agricultural land, the property has a rich history. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it belonged to D. Maria Guedes Montalvão Andrade, who lived with her sister and niece. At that time, the property played a crucial role in supporting two nearby villages, with around 100 people gathering daily at its doors. In 1935, after the owner's passing, she was buried in the chapel in front of the house. Her sister, Maria Olímpia, took over the management of the property, subdividing it and leasing it to various tenants, resulting in a prosperous period for the Casa and the surrounding communities. However, an incident in 1956, when Maria Olímpia decided to build a wall around the chapel without consulting the local residents, resulted in a revolt and the detention of 29 people by the police, leading Maria Olímpia to abandon the property. Since then, until the beginning of this century, the house deteriorated into ruins before being acquired by the granddaughter of one of the tenants and undergoing a restoration process and conversion into rural tourism. Set amidst a green landscape that preserves the rural character of the area, the property offers tranquility, panoramic views, and fresh air, especially attracting discerning tourists. The house, a typical rural stone construction from the Trás-os-Montes region, consists of ground and first floors, with two staircases leading to an inner courtyard and a closed balcony along the three wings of the house. With a total area of 2,580m2 spread over ground and first floors, the Casa offers 10 spacious suites overlooking the inner courtyard, a games room, laundry room, 3 equipped kitchens (including a rustic one with a wood-fired oven, smokehouse, grill, and industrial stove), and a dining room with seating for 150 people. Upstairs, there is a private area for the owners, with 3 bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, and living and dining room. With an energy certification of A, the restoration of the Casa prioritized energy efficiency, including double-glazed windows, roof insulation, and central heating through three boilers: one diesel, one wood-fired, and a third, very economical, using olive pit. Outside, there is a pool surrounded by a beautiful garden and a stone pavilion, with 250m2, currently used as a press and cellar, but with the potential to be converted into an event space. The property includes 75,000m2 of agricultural land adjacent to the house, with abundant water from 4 wells, and an additional 25,000m2 of agricultural land with a ruined house nearby. The organic production includes 1 hectare of kiwis, 1 hectare of hazelnuts, 1 hectare of vineyard, 3 hectares of chestnut trees, and 1 hectare of walnut trees, as well as olive, pear, cherry, orange, lemon, apple, peach, and apricot trees. The property also features agricultural facilities, a sheep pen, a pool support annex, and a large stone warehouse for storing agricultural tools. With a license for rural tourism use and ready to immediately start operations in this sector, this property represents a unique opportunity. Schedule a visit!