Fattoria Sintra

Quinta dos Lilazes – An Enchanted Retreat 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 profoundly rare.
Quinta dos Lilazes, in the heart of Sintra, is one of those places — one that makes us slow down, breathe deeper, and feel like we are entering a secret, deeply special world.

Located in the Historic Center of Sintra, but completely protected from the tourist bustle, this 15,640 m² property emerges as a green, almost magical oasis, where ancient trees form a natural dome and where the sound of water descending from the Sintra mountains accompanies each visit like its own melody.

This estade seems to have come straight out of a fairy tale: terraces overlooking the sea, ancient fountains where water flows perpetually, a centuries-old tank that today could be called a swimming pool, paths that meander through the vegetation, and the permanent feeling that every corner holds a piece of history.
Sintra is like that — intense, poetic, mysterious. And this farm is one of its most hidden gems.

A Manor House full of stories — and ready for new chapters
The architecture of Quinta dos Lilazes maintains the classic elegance of a historic manor house, preserving the charm, nobility, and character that so well define the traditional properties of Sintra.

Currently, the main house is organized into three independent apartments:
• a lower floor with 4 bedrooms,
• a 5-bedroom duplex,
• a 4-bedroom duplex,
in addition to the caretaker’s house and three garage boxes — a combination that opens up endless possibilities for investment, multi-generational housing, or high-prestige tourism projects.

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

The outdoor space is simply breathtaking. The dense vegetation, the scent of lilacs, the shaded trails, and the profound silence create the feeling of being on a secluded farm—and yet, we are ”walking far from everything,” in the literal heart of Sintra.

Property Distribution

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

Ground Floor (0) – 5-Bedroom Duplex
Downstairs:
• Kitchen
• Dining room/breakfast nook
• Full bathroom
• Dining room with access to the garden
• Living room with fireplace and external access
• 2 bedrooms + 1 bathroom
Upstairs:
• 2 bedrooms (1 suite)
• Full bathroom
• Office/passageway

Ground Floor (0) – 4-Bedroom Duplex
Downstairs:
• Living room with fireplace and mezzanine
• Dining room with access to the garden
• Full bathroom
• 1 bedroom

Upstairs:
• 2 bedrooms (1 suite)
• Full bathroom
• Office in the passageway

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

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

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