Timeless Manor Surrounded By Exquisite Natural Beauty

In the idyllic Lima Valley region, in the traditional village of Fontão, lies this Unique Property, surrounded by the one-of-a-kind natural beauty of the Minho region, an iconic symbol of Northern Portugal.

The bucolic surroundings convey an atmosphere of complete tranquility, where the peace is interrupted only by the chirping of birds, the low flights of storks, or the presence of roe deer as they pass through on their way to the Serra de Arga, their natural habitat.

At the center stands the manor house—A Casa do Retiro—an example of typical Portuguese and Minho architecture dating from the early 20th century, where all the period features are perfectly visible and preserved.

The main entrance, via the magnificent granite staircase, leads to the majestic hall adjacent to a historic library. This floor also features seven bedrooms, two beautiful living rooms with stunning ceilings, and two adjoining kitchens. On the ground floor, there are two more bedrooms and three comfortable living rooms with direct access to the outdoors.

But this extraordinary house still offers great potential for developing new projects in the fields of tourism and winemaking, which are well-established in this region. The ground floor features spaces that were once used as “storage rooms” for various agricultural products, the original wine cellars, and, as an annex, a second wine cellar in a building that is a prime example of this activity.

The agricultural land, covering approximately 10 hectares, can once again be used for viticulture by planting the region’s most renowned grape varieties—such as Loureiro and Alvarinho—to produce high-quality wines that are highly prized today.

But the beauty of this estate is not limited to the manor house alone.

The grounds add to the property’s charm and glamour with their magnificent gardens, where you’ll find numerous romantic nooks, soothing shade for hot summer days, a natural swimming pool, and pleasant spaces for outdoor dining, all with superb views over the farmland, crisscrossed by the stream that flows from the Serra de Arga to its mouth at the Lima River.

A privileged and very private location with excellent access, just 10 minutes from the historic center of the beautiful, centuries-old city of Ponte de Lima, 20 minutes from Viana do Castelo and its beaches, 30 minutes from Spain/Galicia, and 60 minutes from Porto.

CHARACTERISTICS:
Plot Area: 94 823 m2 | 1 020 666 sq ft
Deployment Area: 834 m2 | 8 977 sq ft
Building Area: 2 422 m2 | 26 070 sq ft
Bedrooms: 11
Energy efficiency: F