Quinta dos Três Rios

Quinta dos Três Rios is a splendid Georgian-style manor house set in 4.6 hectares with a 450 metre frontage along the River Asnes.

The property is equidistant from Viseu and Tondela and was built in 1865 by an English entrepreneur who made his fortune in the Portuguese textile business.

There are stunning views from the house, and the soothing sound of flowing water from the River Asnes below adds to its unmistakeable charm.

The property is presented in pristine condition, having been lovingly restored by the current owners who have been operating a successful tourism and wine business. The renovation took care to preserve the many fine characteristics of the original house with meticulous attention to restoring, for example, the original pine floors, shutters and door handles.

The property comes with 6,000 vines planted on 1.42 hectares on the upper slopes. The vineyard has four Dão grape types. In the extensive grounds, there are mature trees, olive groves, vegetable plots, abundant wildlife and tame hand-fed geese.

The manor house has generous floorspace of 811m2 arranged over two main floors and the converted mansard space. The ground floor has a large living room of around 100m2 in size, a spacious equipped kitchen with welcoming fireplace and further accommodation. The first floor is the leisure and sleeping area with three suites. The converted mansard space has guest accommodation with a kitchen and leisure areas.

The manor house has central heating and hot water run on propane gas, private water supply and septic tank. The windows are double glazed, ensuring energy efficiency and climate control.

In the grounds stand the remains of the original textile factory, awaiting potential development for further tourism accommodation or other business use, subject to planning approvals. The factory is available for sale by separate negotiation and can be purchased together with the manor house.

This is a truly exceptional opportunity for a buyer seeking a peaceful country retreat surrounded by nature, while being close to essential amenities. It is on the edge of the village of Parada de Gonta which has basic services (café, infants´ school), and is less than 20 minutes´ drive from Tondela to the south and the historic city of Viseu to the north, both providing a fuller range of facilities for daily life. Porto airport is 1h30 (141km) by car.

Viseu, founded over 2,000 years ago and birthplace of early 16th century Renaissance painter Vasco Fernandes, has extensive shopping, educational, healthcare and leisure facilities one would expect in a city with a population of 100,000.

Known since 1935 as the 'garden city', Viseu boasts a quaint historical district with boutique shopping, narrow cobbled streets and an impressive 12th century Gothic cathedral, rising high as a reference point in the city. In 2018 Viseu won an award as the best place to live in Portugal. Its modern, multi-storey 'Ice Palace' shopping centre is a must for all keen shoppers.