Manor House In Luso

Investment opportunity:
Vila Duparchy can easily be used as a Bed & Breakfast, Boutique Hotel or for commercial purposes. And of course as a comfortable full-time private residence or holiday home.

Possibility to build new projects in tourism, with a building area of ​​up to 3 ha (30,000 m²), as well as for housing, services or commercial purposes, with a building area of ​​up to 1.3 ha (13,000 m²), with a maximum of 3 or 4 floors.

Location:
Surrounded by landscaped gardens and forest, this charming house dates back to the 19th century.
On top of a hill and 1 km from the Luso spa, with a stunning view of the Buçaco forest, lies Vila Duparchy, a beautiful 19th century Manor House. Located in the Bairrada wine region and very close to the famous Buçaco Forest, in central Portugal. Only 6km from the main north/south motorway (1 hour drive from Porto International Airport) and 20km from the university city of Coimbra.

It was built by the French engineer Jean Alexis Duparchy, during the time he was in Portugal, supervising the construction of railways in Beira Alta. Since 1895, in the family of the current owners, this magnificent house is surrounded by a beautiful garden and a private forest. Today it functions as a tourist accommodation, where it offers unique moments of privacy, peace and pleasure.

Description:
The Manor House has three floors, with high and decorated ceilings, together with modern facilities, a splendid garden and swimming pool.

Ground Floor
On the ground floor, there are three comfortable and spacious living rooms with large windows, fireplaces and antique furniture.

A sunny, glazed balcony overlooks the garden and swimming pool.

The dining room is beautiful, with a panelled ceiling, fireplace, antique furniture and a crystal chandelier.

Next to the dining room, there is a special room called the ”pantry”. Very pleasant and cozy, with splendid handmade 19th century tiles from a famous French villa.
The pantry gives access to an old kitchen with a high ceiling and a small pantry. There is a wine cellar with storage space.

First floor
A curved staircase leads upstairs from the entrance to an open hallway on the first floor.
On the first floor, there is a long hallway leading to six large double bedrooms, with high ceilings and large windows.
Each bedroom has antique furniture and beautiful fabrics. Some are very spacious, with fireplaces and large modern bathrooms.

Second floor
A separate staircase leads to a small open hallway on the second floor.
On this floor, there are 3 private bedrooms, a bathroom and a small living room. There is also a large attic.

A walled area of ​​6.6 ha (66,300 m²).
Private forest.
Ancient water tower with views, water tanks and a large water tank.
Private water mines are nearby.
Wedding/seminar tent (150 people) and separate toilets.
Equipped kitchen and storage (separate).
Laundry (separate).
Private parking.