Maison Individuelle Détachée S.Maria, S.Miguel, S.Martinho, S.Pedro Penaferrim

Quinta dos Lilazes – An Enchanted Refuge in the Heart of Sintra

There are places that seem to exist outside of time. Places where nature, history, and architecture intertwine to create something truly rare. Quinta dos Lilazes, right in Sintra, is one of those places — the kind that makes us slow down, breathe deeply, and feel as if we are entering a secret, deeply special world.

Located in the Historic Center of Sintra but completely shielded from tourist bustle, this 15,640 m² property appears as a green, almost magical oasis. Ancient trees form a natural canopy, and the sound of water flowing down from the Sintra Mountains accompanies every visit like its own melody.

The Quinta seems straight out of a fairy tale:
- Terraces with sea views
- Ancient fountains with perpetually flowing water
- A centuries-old tank that could now be called a pool
- Paths winding through the vegetation
- A constant feeling that every corner holds a piece of history

Sintra is like this — intense, poetic, mysterious. And this quinta is one of its most hidden gems.

A Manor Full of Stories — Ready for New Chapters

The architecture of Quinta dos Lilazes preserves the classic elegance of a historic manor, maintaining the charm, nobility, and character that so well define Sintra’s traditional properties. Currently, the main house is divided into three independent apartments:

• A lower floor with 4 bedrooms
• A T5 duplex
• A T4 duplex

In addition, there is a caretaker’s house and three garage boxes — a combination that opens endless possibilities for investment, multigenerational living, or high-end tourism projects.

Everything here breathes authenticity: the fireplaces, spacious lounges, high ceilings, light filtered through the vegetation, and windows framing majestic views of the Moorish Castle and Pena Palace, almost like living paintings that change with the seasons.

The outdoor space is simply breathtaking. Dense vegetation, the scent of lilacs, shaded trails, and profound silence create the feeling of being on an isolated estate — yet we are ”within walking distance of everything,” in the literal heart of Sintra.

Property Layout

Lower Floor (-1):
• 4 bedrooms (1 en suite)
• Living room with fireplace and access to terrace
• Kitchen with pantry
• 2 full bathrooms

Ground Floor – T5 Duplex
Downstairs:
• Kitchen
• Dining room / breakfast area
• Full bathroom
• Dining hall with garden access
• Living room with fireplace and outdoor access
• 2 bedrooms + 1 bathroom

Upstairs:
• 2 bedrooms (1 en suite)
• Full bathroom
• Office / passage area

Ground Floor – T4 Duplex
Downstairs:
• Living room with fireplace and mezzanine
• Dining hall with garden access
• Full bathroom
• 1 bedroom

Upstairs:
• 2 bedrooms (1 en suite)
• Full bathroom
• Office in passage area

Caretaker’s House:
• Living room
• Kitchen
• 2 bedrooms
• Bathroom

This is a property that combines emotional value, economic potential, historical character, and unique exclusivity. A property that goes beyond the notion of ”real estate” — it is a legacy, a refuge, and a unique opportunity in one of Portugal’s most magical settings.

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