Property summary
Manor House - Quinta Das Acacias
Historical Reference In Mafra - 30' from Lisbon and the Beaches
Bandalhoeira, Azueira and Sobral da Abelheira, Mafra, Lisbon
- T11
- Living Area: 641 m2
- Land Area: 7,794 m2
- Built Year: 1713
- Gross Area (Ga): 990 m2
The Quinta das Acácias, with manor house and chapel, dates back to 1713, having resisted the devastation caused
the earthquake of 1755, which tragically devastated Lisbon and the surrounding area.
It is located on top of the hill overlooking the Serra do Socorro with a breathtaking view of the Serra.
It is said that it was a privileged reference point for the communication and observation
and observation of the Lines of Torres, where still remains the Ermida de Nª Srª do Socorro and some
constructions that were the Duke of Wellington's headquarters during the French invasions,
known locally as 'The Nest of Wellington's Eagle'.
The parish of Azueira, was once very prosperous and important in the political and economic domains,
and historical testimony to this are some farms which belonged to prominent and influential members
influential members of the society of the time, as is the case of Quinta das Acácias, which was part of the
of a military high rank, nicknamed Brunette Gorjão, whose widow lived there until the mid
until the middle of the 20th century, leaving no descendants.
The manor house and the chapel are located opposite the Brunette square, whose name perpetuates the memory of José Brunette's family.
whose name perpetuates the memory of the family of José Brunette Gorjão, grandfather of the last owner of the farm. It keeps the original
architecture and original features, as well as many materials and construction elements, in its interior.
The last owners have made some adjustments and restorations, keeping the original architecture, as well as some ceilings, floors, roofs and walls.
as well as some ceilings, floors, stonework, sculptures and tiles from the period.
Independent of the Manor House and Chapel, there are leisure and support facilities, such as
- Rustic dwelling for caretakers, near the service entrance of the farm (old iron gate
(old iron gate), located in a strategic place.
- Stables with 'boxes', harness room, warehouse for hay and feed, riding arena with sound
with sound system, animal showers, support facilities for keepers and/or riders and 'Padock'.
and 'Padock'.
- Small sports park, with multipurpose rink for skating, volleyball, basketball
futsal and tennis.
- Small children's playground.
- Boxes for service vehicles and agricultural implements.
- Hedges, two side gardens, a wide variety of fruit trees, all hidden by hedges and vines.
hedges and climbers.
- Lake with artificial island and vegetation suitable for birds, reptiles and other exotic animals.
- Unusual well, visitable up to the water level by means of masonry stairs, with an engraving of the year of construction (1713).
the year of construction (1713).
- Mine dug out of the rock, with a spring, whose underground retention basin has a terrace protected by a railing.
terrace protected by a railing, providing very pleasant visits
especially in the summer.
- The fountain has bronze sculptures of great beauty and artistic value.
fountains.
- Swimming pool, with large fountain, marble floor with anti-slip treatment and
balconies overlooking stunning landscapes.
- Vast area of the farm is landscaped with lawn and lush vegetation.
- Standing out between the main gate and the service gate is the old wine press and warehouse,
This imposing complex, whose size now allows it to be used as a large living room,
It is now a large living room for socialising, playing games or holding parties.
stone benches, allowing several people to stay in a healthy conviviality on winter
winter nights and the burning of large logs that burn for days, as well as the
possibility of curing homemade sausages or hams. This set includes a kitchen, two rooms in 'mezzanine' style
kitchen, two rooms in 'mezzanine', pantry, storerooms, two bathrooms and internal communication to the
interior communication to the main garage, where nine cars can be accommodated.
It is not by chance that the description of the Manor House and Chapel is left until the end of this visit to the past, because
It is not by chance that the description of the manor house and chapel is left until the end of this visit to the past.
currently ex-libris of the village and its chapel, place of worship and devotion,
and, every seventeen years, Our Lady of Nazaré, the Virgin Mary of Nazareth, who is the patron saint of the village.
years, Our Lady of Nazaré whose shrine is a devout festive manifestation of the people of the
people of the West and of many devotees from all over the country, who come to this event.
The owners of the Quinta open the chapel to the people on these and other occasions of worship. Besides
Communication with the exterior, there is a door to a confessional and direct connection to the
private quarters.
Continuing the tour, we have five suites, three lounges, huge dining room, den,
office, 2 standard bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, huge characteristic old fully adapted kitchen, utility room
adapted, pantry and laundry area. The master suite has an exit to a terrace / solarium
The master suite leads to a panoramic terrace / solarium with a view not only over the entire quinta, but also over Serra do Socorro and its
Hermitage as a battle site, right in front of us (breathtaking landscape scenery).
The sills, stairs, lintels, some benches and other stonework are made of original stone, as are some of the paving.
original stone, as well as some pavements. Also original are some recovered and treated ceilings and wooden floors.
also original, are some recovered and treated wooden ceilings and floors. An interesting detail is that all the windows have stone side benches, characteristic of the period.
An interesting detail is that all the windows have stone side benches characteristic of the period, also known as 'conversadeiras' (conversation boxes).
Many tile panels with religious motifs and others in use at the time, enrich interior and exterior walls, as well as niches
and exterior walls, as well as stone niches and an alabaster, complete the decorative details, presumably
also of original construction, some with sculptures.
A lot of history encloses this farm, inserted now in the Union of Parishes of Azueira and Sobral da
Abelheira, formerly Azueira, county seat of the parishes of Freiria, Gradil, Sobral da Abelheira,
Enxara de Cavaleiros, Enxara do Bispo, Milharado, Sapataria and Trucifal, until 1855, being the Paços do Concelho
of the Council, located precisely in Bandalhoeira, on a corner with the so-called
Calçada da Quinta, a road that separates them from Quinta das Acácias.
The historical references around this farm, its families, French invasions, geographic
and others, are so vast that it is worthwhile to go into them, as a matter of interest or merely out of curiosity.
interest or merely out of curiosity.
Besides the strictly residential use, Quinta das Acácias is an excellent place for events, especially weddings
events, especially weddings, which can be celebrated in the chapel itself, which is
the chapel itself, which is authorized for such, gathering conditions for the service of 'cup of water' and accommodation for bridegrooms
There is no lack of pleasant, gardened spaces, with an enormous swimming pool, lakes and fountains, besides the
fountains, besides the equestrian and sportive side. It is also a great place forBesides the strictly residential use, Quinta das Acácias is an excellent place for holding events, especially weddings, which can be celebrated in the chapel itself, which is authorized for such, meeting conditions for the service of 'glass of water' and accommodation for bridegroom and / or guests, not lacking pleasant spaces, landscaped, with huge swimming pool, lakes and fountains, in addition to equestrian and sports. Great place also for birthday parties, bachelor parties, group meetings, companies and others.
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