Outstanding architect-designed house overlooking the Douro River — Property 58854

Outstanding architect-designed house overlooking the Douro River

Located in Northern Portugal’s Douro Valley, Quinta da Figueira Velha (“Old Fig Tree Farm”) is a 48 acre private estate with superb river views. When it was bought by the Pires Lima family in the early 80’s it was so overgrown that it was only accessible by boat. One of the members of the family is the architect who designed the attractive properties dotted around the farm so that each house has privacy without being isolated. From 1983 to 89 this particular house was rebuilt from the ruins of the estate’s ancient manor house, using the region’s traditional granite stonework The property is 90km from the coast and Porto (with its town centre designated as a Unesco World Heritage Site). Inland, the towns of Régua and Pinhão, in the heart of the Port Wine Region, are less than an hour’s drive through the valley’s terraced vineyards You’ll enjoy total privacy in a very comfortable, spacious house (540 sq metres) with stunning river views in the peace and quiet of unspoilt countryside

Location Resende North Portugal < Portugal

Resende North Portugal < Portugal

 marks the location of this property in North Portugal

Availability for the farmhouse in Portugal

Last updated on:

Thursday, 10 July 2008

Changeover day:

Saturday

Normal availability

All year

Rental rates for the farmhouse in Portugal

^*Please Note: The owner of this property accepts payment in the original currency specified, before use of conversion tool. The conversion tool is provided for your convenience only. The owner may accept other currencies if specifically agreed in advance.

Notes to the rental rates

• 25% deposit with booking and 75% due 6 weeks before arrival
  Negotiable rates for scholars, researchers, writers or artists wishing to stay for long periods
  
• Welcome dinner
  Couvert . Starter . Soup . Main Course . Desserts - cake, sweet dessert and several types of fruit . Drinks - homemade wine, soft drink, fruit juice and water. Conditions: Please reserve 1 week ahead; Minimum, 6 persons paying (children under 6 years old don't pay); 30€/person; Payment at arrival.
  Basic supplies
  For your convenience, you can order some basic supplies for a more pleasent arrival. This includes: Water, Milk, Tea, Coffee and Coffee-filters, Orange juice, Cereals, Bread, Croissants, Sugar, Jam, Butter, Yogurts, Cheese, Ham, Eggs and Sausages. Conditions: Please reserve 48h ahead; Price: 80€; Payment at arrival.
  
• Basic supplies
  For your convenience, you can order some basic supplies for a more pleasent arrival. This includes: Water, Milk, Tea, Coffee and Coffee-filters, Orange juice, Cereals, Bread, Croissants, Sugar, Jam, Butter, Yogurts, Cheese, Ham, Eggs and Sausages. Conditions: Please reserve 48h ahead; Price: 80€; Payment at arrival.
  

Accommodation and Facilities for the farmhouse in Portugal

Unesco world heritage sites

The estate is ideal for artists, families or groups of friends, with its combination of total privacy, many local attractions, superb views and vicinity to the historic city of Porto, the Port Wine producing estates and the Foz Coa archaeological site – all 3 classified as Unesco world heritage sites.

Transfers and tailor-made tours

For your comfort we can organize at extra cost transfer from/to airport and tailor-made tours, so that you get to know the best of our beloved valley and its many attractions. Also possible are walking tours, fishing, river cruises, golf – or just staying by the pool gazing at the view.