Quinta da Areia
Colares, Sintra, 14,200 m²
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.
- 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.