Description
Quinta do Relogio dates back to the 19th century and was built in 1860, under the direction of Architect Cinatti from Siena. It was the residence of His Royal Highness, King D. Fernando II. In its gardens stands out the Clock Tower that gave the name to the property. At the moment the property belongs to the heirs of His Royal Highness the King D. Joao I and D. Filipa de Lancastre, Queen of Portugal and is a heritage protected by the environmental safeguard plan and built heritage of the Municipality of Oeiras. Quinta do Relogio has a neoclassical language and atmosphere, present in the sumptuousness of the ornamentation of the buildings, surrounded by an immense and dense vegetation, from which several species of trees stand out due to their configuration and antiquity, such as Araucaria, Platanos and Dracenas. The treatment of the exterior spaces presents different terrain levels arranged around a patio where the garages, stables and service quarters are located. The main building is spread over two floors with palatial proportions and unique elements such as the symmetry of the plans, the sequence of spaces formed by the porch, entrance hall and staircase illuminated by a skylight, three rooms with sea views and direct access to the garden.
Energy Rating: Exempt
