Quinta T7 For Sale In Arganil

A unique property for sale in Portugal: a historic manor house by the river, built in 1870 and belonging to the same family ever since.

The property comprises:
- Built footprint: 1,050 m²
- Main House: 650 m² footprint
- Ground floor: 650 m²
- First floor: 600 m²
- Attic: 600 m²
- Outbuildings: 400 m²
- Garden: 1,500 m²
- Courtyard: 500 m²
- Orchard 1: 2,200 m²
- Orchard 2: 620 m²
- Riverside lawn / former kitchen garden: 4,000 m²
- Total river frontage: 220 m

The house has been carefully restored and decorated with furniture and pieces selected for their comfort and character, while preserving the period atmosphere that defines the property.

It features an air-to-water heat pump with a 500-litre storage tank, facilitating the installation of central heating if desired. In 2025, the entire electrical system was renewed to commercial-grade standards, discreetly integrated throughout the property. The same applies to all sanitary installations. Showers are supplied by spring water, while kitchens use mains water.

The Main House
- Entrance Hall: clad in 17th-century Portuguese tiles, this striking space connects the front of the house directly to the garden and provides access to the library, dining room, and staircase to the first floor.
- Dining Room and Sitting Room: adjoining rooms forming the true social heart of the house, enriched by Portuguese tiles, woodwork, and one of the three working fireplaces.
- Green Hall and Art Studio: versatile spaces with numerous possible uses.
- Piano Room and several connecting spaces: intimate areas inviting reading, reflection, and contemplation.
- 19th-century Library: a space that vividly expresses the house’s history, housing carefully preserved family books and manuscripts.
- Spacious professional kitchen: equipped to HACCP standards, with an internal pantry and independent access hall, allowing operation without interfering with the main living areas.
- Seven spacious, light-filled bedrooms. The upper floor also includes two bathrooms with showers, two separate WCs, and an additional bathroom with shower and WC in the south wing.
- High ceilings and preserved architectural details.
- Balconies: important for enjoying the house in summer, with two balconies at the front overlooking the orchard and grounds.

The Exterior
The setting is defined by water, privacy, and the maturity of the landscape.
- The approximately 1,500 m² garden follows the river, fully planted and irrigated. A schist stone wall along the street ensures privacy.
- The former kitchen garden now serves as a large riverside lawn, including a private river beach.
- Outdoor marquee ideal for events.

Overall, the outdoor spaces allow multiple ways to enjoy and use the property simultaneously.

The property holds the necessary licenses for Local Accommodation (Alojamento Local / AL) and retreats, and the kitchen is already suitable for professional use.

It also includes approximately 400 m² of outbuildings, greatly enhancing its functionality. These comprise the former stables, distillery, wine cellar, and storage areas.

Thanks to its scale, natural setting, and spatial configuration, this property offers exceptional potential for hospitality projects, retreats, private events, or multigenerational living, while preserving the elegance and authenticity of a true Portuguese family home.

Come and discover a house that is elegant without being fragile, spacious without losing intimacy, and generous enough to welcome those seeking authenticity, historic charm, and a privileged connection with nature.