Paredes Rustic Quinta

Property ID: ZMPT584918 In the place of Além, in Cête (Paredes), Quinta do Património is not just a 1.8-hectare estate; it is a preserved fragment of the history of the Sousa Valley. Framed by the visual basin of the Monastery of São Pedro de Cete (a National Monument founded in 882), the estate benefits from a setting where religious architecture and agricultural landscape have merged for over a millennium. Architectural Heritage and the ”Soul” of the House The built complex of 284 m² is a rare example of refined and harmonious rural architecture, composed of: - The Main House: Built in stone, it retains charming elements such as ”namoradeiras” (small windows) and an original cellar on the ground floor that preserves presses and crushers, witnesses of the old Vinho Verde wine production. This space offers the perfect canvas for a premium rehabilitation project, whether for an exclusive family home, a luxury country house, or a sophisticated rural tourism project where authenticity is the main premise. - Espigueiro and Palheiro: Imposing structures reflecting the old corn culture, with the palheiro featuring latticework that evokes an almost medieval character; - Mill and Waterwheels: The property includes a rotary mill and an old water wheel, symbols of a self-sufficient economy that transformed corn into flour for local bread. - Walls: The true signature of this property are its terraces, masterfully reinforced with bojad granite stone walls. These walls are not only functional but works of traditional masonry art, giving the estate a noble, structured character and an imposing aesthetic, enhancing any agricultural or landscaping project. Water Wealth: The Water Ritual One of the greatest treasures of the Quinta is its water system, governed by ancestral customary ties: - Águas de Lima: A traditional collective irrigation regime where the Quinta has the right to 24 hours of water in specific cycles - the ”Winter Waters” and ”Summer Waters”. - Granite Springs: It has two granite-built water springs whose sources supply the property with exceptionally pure drinking water. - Traditional Engineering: Dams and irrigation channels made of typical regional granite that lead water in a continuous and relaxing flow throughout the property. Biodiversity and Sustainable Production The estate develops on bojad granite terraces, protected by a tree curtain of Chestnuts, Oaks, and Ash trees. - The Orchard: Recently reinforced with orange, apple, fig, and medlar trees, allowing the unique experience of picking fruit directly from the tree. - PDM Framework: Protected by safeguarding instruments that ensure the preservation of this lush landscape against urban degradation. Location and Leisure Surroundings Just 2 km from the A4 exit, Baltar-Parada, and served by the renovated Douro Line, the Quinta offers quick access to: - Culture: Monastery of Paço de Sousa (5 km) and Mozinho Ruins (15 km). - Leisure: Senhora do Salto (a unique geological site), Baltar Kartodrome, and S. Vicente Thermal Baths. 3 Reasons to Buy with Zome + Support With unique preparation and experience in the real estate market, Zome consultants dedicate themselves fully to providing the best support, guiding you with maximum confidence in the right direction for your needs and ambitions. From now on, we will build a close relationship and listen carefully to your expectations because our priority is your happiness! It is important that you feel accompanied and that we are always with you. + Simplicity Zome consultants have unique training in the market, anchored in sharing practical experience among professionals and strengthened by applied neuroscience knowledge that allows them to simplify and make your real estate experience more effective. Leave behind bureaucratic nightmares because at Zome you find full support