Quinta da Areia

Colares, Sintra, 14,200 m²

€ 1,800,000

Property Overview

Quinta da Areia lies just outside Colares, within the protected landscape of Sintra’s UNESCO-listed hills. The estate occupies 14,200 m² of agricultural land, with open views toward the Palácio da Pena and Castelo dos Mouros, and a level of privacy increasingly rare this close to Lisbon.

Listing agent: Gelya Robb
  • Details:
  • 10 bedrooms
  • Two-story ranch-style residence
  • 100 m² of terraces
  • Private chapel
  • Palácio da Pena view
  • Pool
  • UNESCO World Heritage Site

The main residence is a two-storey ranch-style house with 525 m² of built area and a further 100 m² of terraces. The structure is substantial but untreated, offering a clear starting point for a full renovation rather than a finished statement. A separate private chapel and an existing pool add to the site’s architectural footprint, both open to restoration or reinterpretation.

Infrastructure is in place, with mains water for the house and a private well supporting irrigation across the grounds. Mature fruit and nut trees are distributed throughout the property, reinforcing its agricultural character and long-term productivity. An adjacent parcel of 6,123 m² is also available, allowing for further expansion or buffer land.

The scale, zoning protections, and location within a national park create a rare set of constraints and opportunities. This is land that cannot be replicated, suited to a private estate, a low-impact hospitality concept, or a long-term family project shaped over time.