QUINTA DA GAIVOTA – A REFUGE OF HISTORY, NATURE, AND TRANQUILITY AT THE DOORSTEP OF LISBON
Located in a sunny valley in Monte Gordo, Vila Franca de Xira, Quinta da Gaivota is a unique property where history, nature, and tranquility come together in perfect harmony.
About 25 km from Lisbon Airport and approximately 30 minutes from the capital, with excellent access via the A1 high
QUINTA DA GAIVOTA – A REFUGE OF HISTORY, NATURE, AND TRANQUILITY AT THE DOORSTEP OF LISBON
Located in a sunny valley in Monte Gordo, Vila Franca de Xira, Quinta da Gaivota is a unique property where history, nature, and tranquility come together in perfect harmony.
About 25 km from Lisbon Airport and approximately 30 minutes from the capital, with excellent access via the A1 highway, this property offers the privilege of living in complete peace without sacrificing proximity to major urban centers.
With a total area of 18,025 m², the estate includes an urban component of 670 m² and a vast rustic area of 17,355 m², creating a setting of great natural beauty and potential.
A house with history and identity
The residential component consists of a historic building formed by the union of two structures about 150 years old, later connected through an intervention in 2007 that added approximately 55 m² of new construction.
The original architecture is distinguished by its exterior walls, which are 80 to 90 centimeters thick, a testament to the solidity and construction techniques of another era, giving the building a very distinctive character and identity.
The residence spans a basement, ground floor, and first floor, with a built area of approximately 415 m², complemented by a patio/courtyard of 355 m².
A natural heritage of rare diversity
The rustic area of the property extends over 17,355 m², distributed across different natural and agricultural environments:
- 2,520 m² of garden with natural relief, swimming pool, and an interesting variety of species including stone pines, palm trees, and olive trees; - 1,000 m² of oak forest with centenary trees over 100 years old; - 4,000 m² of land with stone pines and cork oaks; - 9,495 m² of Mediterranean forest composed of pines, strawberry trees, and cork oaks; - 260 m² dedicated to a vegetable garden.
The property also features various fruit trees, including orange, lemon, plum, pomegranate, and peach trees, providing a natural environment and a special connection to the land.
The interior paths, bordered and paved with stone and decorated with statues, blend harmoniously into the landscape, enhancing circulation and the discovery of the estate’s different spaces.
Infrastructure and support for agricultural activity
The agricultural component is equipped with important water resources and support infrastructure, including:
- A 100-meter deep water well, equipped with a submersible pump and PVC piping for an irrigation system; - An 8-meter deep irrigation well; - A 60 m² agricultural warehouse (5 x 12 meters), built with cement block walls.
Privacy, accessibility, and surroundings
The estate has a privileged layout, bordering on three sides paved municipal roads with public lighting: Estrada de António Adalberto Simões Ferreira, Estrada da Serralheira, and Estrada do Barrão.
Two sides are enclosed by cement block walls approximately 1.80 meters high, while the others are protected by plastic-coated metal mesh fencing, 1.65 meters high.
A small paradise of tranquility, history, and nature.
Quinta da Gaivota is a property with a very distinctive identity, where the historic building integrates into a rich and diverse Mediterranean landscape.
Due to its size, location, architectural features, and variety of outdoor spaces, it represents a unique opportunity for those seeking a distinctive property with privacy, contact with nature, and potential for a truly special life project, just a short distance from Lisbon.