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On a gentle slope, with an undulating landscape, we come across a hill with extensive olive groves and centenary holm-oaks, completely fenced off, where a white and blue house stands out, with its characteristic features and colours of this region of the Alentejo.
In it we find
- A typically Alentejo hall, separated from the living room by a wall contoured with handmade bricks, granting it a luminosity of its own and a prelude to what will be discovered.
-A living room, the heart of the house, which causes a surprise effect due to its size, the high ceiling of the typical wooden ceilings and the panoramic view of the distant green horizon, leisure areas and swimming pool. This room offers not only a huge fireplace, in accordance with the local characteristics, but also several socializing spaces - either in front of the flames, around a snooker table, a game table or a dining table.
-An office/library in the mezzanine, whose individual sofa invites privacy, providing, however, a view of the green exterior through the various windows of the room.
-A traditional kitchen, enriched by handmade rustic style cabinets, chimney and high ceiling in wood, in accordance with the living room, providing a visual balance. The fitted kitchen, being quite large, allows to enjoy the pleasure of cooking (the worktop covers the whole kitchen) and to share breakfasts during the winter, thus providing a sociable yet functional space;
-A pantry / wine cellar of huge proportions, with extensive shelves, connected to the kitchen, which can be used to place other large appliances.
-Five large bedrooms, equipped with spacious wardrobes built with rustic wood just like the kitchen. One of the bedrooms, a large suite, overlooking the pool, presents an enviable size.
Three bathrooms, with window, complete (including bidet, large massage showers, a urinal), partly covered with smooth tiles carefully hand painted in a traditional factory; all the cupboards have also been built with the rustic wood used in the wardrobes and kitchen.
-Exterior swimming pool that uses the strong blue as a base, typical colour of the region, in its decorative elements, either in the mosaic, in its border or in an adjacent bench. Ample paved space around it, which allows for several areas of conviviality and outdoor relaxation. The pool has a made-to-measure, easy-to-use canvas cover.
-An extensive covered outdoor porch, framed in the Alentejo style, provides a balanced and soothing view over the green horizon, the holm oaks, the lawn, the pool, the jacuzzi, the secluded pergola; in it you can enjoy all the meals that you feel like extending, since from there you can see the children in the pool during the day, contemplate the sunset and enjoy the total silence during the night.
-An American jacuzzi that extends the blue of the sky, creating an effect of continuity. The huge sunset associated with relaxing in the warm water is a daily blessing.
-An outdoor pergola next to a holm oak tree, whose floor covered with pieces of local marble can be used as a space for yoga, meditation, reading and, at night, stargazing.
-Barbecue and wood oven, with a small rustic counter support.
-Attachment / storage with diesel boiler, storage of firewood and pool furniture.
- Garage/workshop/independent studio, with work bench, suitable for storing water bikes, moto4, paddles, motorbikes, bicycles, or cars.
This place can be used as studio for different hobbies, since the exterior of this annex has covered space for a car.
-The property has its own water, through a borehole.
-The water heating in the house and the central heating, controlled inside the house, is done with a diesel boiler, located in the annex.
- Both the property and the garage are connected 24h to Securitas, a surveillance company.
Throughout the day, the high and privileged situation of the house offers a sun exposure that fills the property, distributing a sense of peace and harmony with nature.
The old Monte da Amendonca, family owned by farmers from Avis for over a century, was bought in 1998 by a doctor from Lisbon. He was looking for rest at weekends and holidays and 1h30m from Lisbon made the trip comfortable. In 2000, the house was inaugurated in this old olive grove, which would maintain all the characteristics of the area. The work was carefully monitored, to create a spacious and comfortable family space, but at the same time in accordance with the materials used on site.
Unrivalled in terms of visual scope, beauty and calibre, this property stretches over 4 hectares of rolling countryside, and incorporates 250 century-old olive trees, as well as several holm oaks, grand and sculptural trees present in the Alentejo landscape.
Nearby, the view is drawn to a large water tank for irrigation, which mirrors the sun and further illuminates the prevailing greenery.
For some 20 years, its present owners have been proud stewards of their property, carefully maintaining it and making the olives profitable through local contacts.
Monte da Amendonca is situated 6 Km from Casa Branca and 9 Km from the historical city of Avis, places where you can find primary schools, village shops (several known supermarkets), museums, market, banks, post office and medical offices. Avis already has several local accommodations and a modern hotel, Herdade da Cortesia. The Maranhao Dam is linked to Avis by a cycle path and is well known internationally for water sports and activities such as rowing.
Estremoz, 29 km away is one of the most important cities in Alentejo. Famous for its marble, a 13th century castle, and a historic hilltop Pousada, for its narrow streets and wide squares, churches, various museums, typical pottery workshops part of the World Heritage Site, restaurants with brilliant chefs, agricultural fairs, a comprehensive food/agricultural market in the town square - with an adjacent antique and vintage fair - on Saturdays.
Don't forget Arraiolos, a typical village with narrow streets, known for its handmade carpets. This place provides a stop on the journey, due to the multiple restaurants on offer and the traditional chicken pies, considered the best in the country.
Badajoz, in Spain, a university town with quick access, offers excellent restaurants and commerce.
What do the owners say?
Did you know that:
...the Alentejo is the world-renowned location for stargazing?
...the thermal springs of Cabeco de Vide, 40 km away, have been investigated by members of NASA due to the unique characteristics of the water?
...you can phone the fishmonger and he will bring you home the fresh fish you bought at dawn in Sines? There are sardines from May to September and great fish all year round.
...you can send a message to the baker, and she will put fresh bread for breakfast at your door?
... you can buy honey from locals?
...you can buy wine in an estate 3 km away or in Estremoz, in Herdade das Servas, Joao Portugal Ramos or Quinta do Carmo?
...you can take advantage of the Maranhao dam, 6 km away, to go paddling, canoeing or jet-skiing, or simply sunbathe on the empty river beach, or have a drink at the local cafe, surrounded by water and wild birds?
...go for a walk in the historical centre, near the emblematic monastery of Avis?
...have an aperitif in the stylish bar of the Herdade da Cortesia hotel in Avis?
...and then have dinner at Tasca do Paulo or Montinho, 3 km away, if you feel like quality Alentejo food?
... each centenary olive tree is worthy of a walk at the end of the day?
... on Saturday mornings we shop for vegetables and fruit at the Estremoz market, buy sweets (especially Bolo de Rala) at the bakery opposite and have a snack in one of the many trendy restaurants with friends?
... we play Catan in the evening after a game of snooker?
... we have excellent internet, due to the antenna installed?
... we often invite friends' round for weekends?
... we drink a gin at the end of the day in the jacuzzi?
... we look for morning energy by swimming in the pool.
...we often take a break from travelling in Arraiolos, have lunch at Republica do Petisco, open all day long, and buy some pies at Manjerona for the weekend?
...we go to Badajoz to eat tapas when the day is colder.
...we go to Marvao and Castelo de Vide when we feel like a romantic walk?
Are you looking for an authentic lifestyle?
In the Alentejo, Portugal's centre-south region, the heart of the country, it is said that life runs to the rhythm of the wind. Listen to it in the rustling of the leaves and make every moment a privilege.
Alti Estates is a real estate company that stands out for its service. It was created by two international founders who are involved with the most prestigious real estate market in Portugal. Master's in management, they aspire to make Alti Estates number 1 in the Portuguese market for customer service and satisfaction. For this reason, this company is established based on the principles of integrity, credibility, transparency, quality, innovation and, above all, customer centricity.
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