House 1488 м² in Sintra, Portugal

6-room luxury mansion for sale in Centro (São Pedro Penaferrim), Sintra, Lisbon

Near the parish of São Martinho, in the old village of Sintra, stands the "Palacio de Ribafria" (also known as Casa Pombal), built in 1534 by Gaspar Gonçalves, who was given the title of Lord of Ribafria in 1541. This estate remained in the possession of this family until 1727, when it was acquired by the rector of the arch-patriarchal church, Paulo de Carvalho de Ataide, and later given to his nephew Sebastiao José de Carvalho y Mello, Count of Oeiras and Marquis of Pombal. Inspired by the Renaissance style with medieval traditions still present, the property has been transformed through several restorations. The architecture of the estate, consisting of three U-shaped buildings located on the slopes of the mountain, has a fertile garden illuminated by the sun and offering views of the entire range of Mount Sintra, as well as historical monuments such as the Pena Palace and the Mauritian Castle, as well as panoramic views of the beaches and the sea. The entrance to the house is accompanied by an elegant lobby that emphasizes the special character of the place. The ceiling is formed by a vault supported by ribs and ornamented with various medieval motifs as well as "modern" spiral locks, in the shape of a sun. The most interesting aspect is the courtyard, separated by two distinctive arches given to Italian designs, with ornamented capitals and loggia. The interior of the house retains its refinement and history, standing out in particular the dining room on the upper floor, with a balcony finished in Mudéjar tiles and covered with a vaulted ceiling, decorated with three arcades with carved busts, which are easily in the tradition of Nicolas Chanterin. A small circular fountain with an alabaster centerpiece is nestled in the center of the room. The Manuel Chapel forms a single room with the main building, but remained closed for a long time. Two centuries later, after the earthquake of 1755, religious ceremonies were held here, as the parish church of St. Martin opposite was badly destroyed. Consequently, the estate was also damaged and the Count Oeiras, who had returned by this time, decided to carry out a restoration of the facade. "The Ribafría Palace is a historic building that is a true treasure of the Portuguese Renaissance. It is ideal for the future museum in Sintra. Energy efficiency class: E.