Description
FOR SALE | Historic Palace (listed as Property of Public Interest) | 48 rooms (3,150 m²) | Plot of 37,710 m² | Anadia | Aveiro
Erected in the final third of the 18th century, Paco da Graciosa is a magnificent manor house of Baroque inspiration, attributed to the architect Jose de Melo Sampaio Pereira de Figueiredo, brother of Fr. Lourenco de Santa Maria, Bishop of Goa and the Algarve. On its imposing facade, the coat of arms of the Figueiredo, Pereira, Melo and Sampaio families stands out, bearing the crest of the double-headed eagle a symbol of its noble lineage.
With a total land area of 37,710 m², this unique property combines history, architectural grandeur and great potential for enhancement.
Main Building:
Footprint of 1,170 m² and gross construction area of 6,200 m²;
Approximate gross private area of 3,150 m²;
Distributed over two floors plus attic;
48 rooms, including 7 reception rooms/halls and 13 bedrooms;
Monumental stone staircase, with semicircular flight leading to the noble floor;
Facade characterised by pilasters, finials and central window crowned by coat of arms.
Notable Features:
Private chapel with single nave and main chapel, connected to the central body;
Niches with ogival arches on the rear elevation;
Neo-Manueline wing added in 1896, featuring rare artistic elements carved by the master craftsmen who also worked on the Bucaco Palace Hotel, and incorporating pieces salvaged from demolitions in Coimbra.
Paco da Graciosa retains the functional organisation of a grand manor house, with multiple auxiliary spaces:
Pavilions: 963 m²;
Tower: 487 m²;
Riding arena: 313 m²;
Warehouses: 838 m²;
Outbuildings: 1,427 m².
Listed as a Property of Public Interest (IIP), Paco da Graciosa is an architectural and historical gem, ideal for rehabilitation projects enhancing cultural tourism, boutique hospitality, exclusive events or a prestigious private residence.
Energy Rating: C
