Farm deluxe for sale in Além da Ribeira

Quinta da Granja is a unique property in the region of Tomar, both for its size - 232 hectares of land - and for the architectural grandeur of its main building, whose construction dates back to the 16th century. History tells us that the farm was donated to the Order of Christ in 1531, and that between this date and the year 1543, the Prior of Convento do Convento de Cristo, Friar António de Lisboa, increased the built area, ordering to be built " a seat of houses with an oratory ", thus making the palace a resting place for the friars of Tomar. Currently, the imposing building has a gross construction area of ​​over two thousand square meters, divided into two floors and 37 rooms. The ground floor, originally intended for agricultural facilities, now has a large space / entrance hall with floor in large slabs of original stone, which divides the space - on the right there is a small prayer area (already reformulated), a room flanked by stone arches leading to several rooms (most with private bathrooms). On the left side of the entrance hall is the imposing staircase leading to the upper floor, plus an area of ​​huge suites (unfinished), an old wine press and access to the more technical area. The first floor, very well maintained, has solid wood floors, several rooms (two with fireplace) with boxed ceilings, library, several bedrooms and bathrooms. On this floor there are two divisions that stand out, however: a "lined" room with diamond tip tiles, from the first half of the 17th century, and the huge hall, where the old friars' cells open. Given its historical and patrimonial value, the property was classified as public interest in 1996. Much of this farm is in good condition, however it exists in the vicinity of the palace that needs reconstruction / recovery. Given its patrimonial and historical value, the property was classified as public interest in 1996. The rustic area extends over 232 hectares with irrigated area, vineyard, arable crop, pasture, forest and choupal, rural buildings and watercourse bed. The vineyard, with only 2 hectares, but the area can be easily increased. Also part of this heritage is a leisure area next to the Nabão River, called Açude de Pedra, where many Tomarenses went for baths in the summer. Farm dedicated to historical / religious tourism; agro-tourism; irrigated agricultural production, livestock ...