Palace For Sale In Estremoz

PALACETE VIEIRA DA SILVA — AN ART NOUVEAU GEM IN THE HEART OF ESTREMOZ

Some properties are purchased. Others endure through generations.

Palacete Vieira da Silva is one of the most emblematic examples of Art Nouveau architecture in the Alentejo and one of the most recognisable historic properties in the city of Estremoz.

Commissioned during the first decade of the 20th century by physician João Lopes Nunes Vieira da Silva, who was married to Elisa Carmen Reynolds Graça Zagallo, it was designed as the family residence and is believed to have been one of the first — possibly the very first — buildings erected on what was then known as Avenida da Estação.

The property retains the grandeur, character and elegance of an early 20th-century bourgeois residence, combining classical and revivalist references with the emerging artistic trends of the period and incorporating materials sourced from Central Europe.

Its magnificent symmetrical façade displays truly exceptional artistic richness. A monumental panel of polychrome tiles featuring naturalistic motifs blends harmoniously with the wrought-iron balconies, finely crafted stonework and elegant decorative surrounds framing the doors and windows.

Every element reflects the sophistication and spirit of the Portuguese Belle Époque, giving the building a rare and unmistakable architectural identity.

In recognition of its historical, cultural and architectural significance, the property is included in the Estremoz Heritage Inventory.

AN INTERIOR SHAPED BY HISTORY

Offering a gross construction area of 945.90 sqm and standing on a 1,758.20 sqm plot, the mansion is arranged over four levels — basement, ground floor, first floor and second floor — and comprises 13 registered rooms.

The interior retains many of the original building’s defining features, including high ceilings, decorative plasterwork, generously proportioned rooms, large windows, wooden flooring, traditional hydraulic tiles, wood-and-glass doors and particularly spacious circulation areas.

The ground floor features an elegant entrance hall, connecting reception rooms, a sitting room with an original wood-burning stove, kitchen, pantry and bathroom facilities.

The upper floors accommodate several bedrooms and private living areas, including a spacious bedroom connected to an adjoining room and a dressing room fitted with beautifully preserved antique wooden cabinetry. On the uppermost floor, there is also a storage room with a belvedere offering views over the city and Estremoz Castle.

The property is generally in good condition, although certain areas, particularly the kitchen and bathrooms, would benefit from modernisation.

GARDEN, OUTBUILDINGS AND ANCILLARY ACCOMMODATION

Outside, approximately 1,335.30 sqm of open space provides a private setting filled with potential.

The estate includes a spacious garden with mature trees, a traditional Portuguese cobblestone courtyard, a well with an electric pump, a dovecote, former ancillary structures, a garage and a separate building currently adapted for residential use and garaging.

These complementary spaces enhance the property’s versatility and could be incorporated into a future restoration or redevelopment project, adding further value to the architectural ensemble.

KEY FEATURES

* Historic Art Nouveau mansion;
* Included in the Estremoz Heritage Inventory;
* Total plot area: 1,758.20 sqm;
* Gross construction area: 945.90 sqm;
* Gross private area: 695.18 sqm;
* Gross ancillary area: 250.72 sqm;
* Approximate usable floor area: 541.30 sqm;
* Building footprint: 422.90 sqm;
* Approximate outdoor area: 1,335.30 sqm;
* Four levels;
* 13 registered rooms;
* Average ceiling height of approximately 3.17 metres;
* High ceilings and decorative plasterwork;
* Wooden flooring and traditional hydraulic tiles;
* Belvedere overlooking Estremoz Castle;
* Garden with mature trees;
* Traditional Portuguese cobblestone courtyard;
* Well with an electric pump;
* Garage and ancillary buildings;
* Energy Performance Certificate valid until February 2030;
* The property predates 7 August 1951 and is therefore exempt from occupancy licence requirements, as confirmed by the relevant municipal certificate.

A HERITAGE PROPERTY WITH EXCEPTIONAL POTENTIAL

Thanks to its scale, location, architecture and historical identity, Palacete Vieira da Silva offers exceptional potential for a truly distinctive project.

It may continue as an exclusive private family residence or, subject to the necessary plans, approvals and licences, be converted into a boutique hotel, luxury heritage hotel, premium senior residence, private clinic, corporate or institutional headquarters, cultural venue or exclusive events space.

Located in the heart of Estremoz, the property benefits from its proximity to the historic centre and from surroundings renowned for their heritage, gastronomy, wines, landscapes and centuries-old marble tradition.

More than simply a property, Palacete Vieira da Silva represents an opportunity to preserve and restore the full splendour of a building with more than a century of history.

A truly unique property with scale, character and a distinctive identity, ready to become one of the Alentejo’s most prestigious restoration projects.

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