Description
360-hectare estate in Beja, with a project by architect Bartolomeu Costa Cabral, overlooking the vast cork oak and holm oak 'montado' area in Salvada, in the Lower Alentejo.
The property includes a 7-bedroom villa divided into two distinct areas (residence and studios), with independent entrances connected by a central courtyard and corridor.
The residential part, with an area of 240 m2, includes a spacious living room with fireplace, a large kitchen with dining area equipped with smeg appliances, a guest bathroom, an outdoor social terrace, a bedroom with fireplace/wood-burning stove, en-suite bathroom, walk-in closet, and private terrace, a double bedroom, and two single bedrooms served by a bathroom with bathtub and shower base.
The studio part, with an area of 265 m2, includes three bedrooms, one of them with a fireplace, used as a workspace, and a large open space, currently functioning as a sculpture studio.
This property includes patios, terraces, and a saltwater pool lined with green slate.
All rooms have access to private patios, starting with the entrance, which is made through a walled courtyard with two orange trees and a water spout, where water constantly flowing into a tank gives a feeling of freshness and relaxation.
Rooms have access to private patios, while a large covered patio serves as an outdoor dining area and access to the pool, with stunning views.
In this project, architect Bartolomeu Costa Cabral valued the interaction of the construction with the surrounding space and the habitability conditions. The traditional construction technique of southern Portugal's Taipa, combined with a concrete structure, was chosen, ensuring excellent thermal properties to the whole. The soil used in the taipa was locally sourced, promoting a natural and balanced integration with the surrounding land.
Electricity is supplied by a photovoltaic solar panel system, stored in batteries, while hot water is generated by thermal solar panels and comes from a well. The central heating system is powered by fireplaces and radiators connected to a diesel boiler. Thermal control of the residence is ensured by a roof with a 5 cm water layer protected by insulating slabs, with a ventilation system to increase evaporation, keeping the house cool in summer.
The property includes a house for renovation with 279 m2 and 36 hectares of land with cork oak and holm oak 'montado' and a natural pond. The cork trees generate income every nine years and intermediate income every four/five years.
Location: about a 15-minute drive from the center and Beja Airport, 25 minutes from the highway to Lisbon and the Algarve, 1h50 from Lisbon Airport, and 1h40 from Faro Airport.
Energy Rating: In progress
