seaside property with small manor house, Povoacao, Portugal

Quinta de Santo António estate is situated on the evergreen island of Sao Miguel, the largest, and most multifaceted island in the archipelago of the Azores - the westernmost territory of the EU (belonging to Portugal).

Approach to the estate along a 2km country lane (cul-de-sac) with spectacular views of the southern coastline.

Quinta de Santo António

The Land

> about 60,000 square metres of land

> entirely secluded estate - fringed by tall hedges and groups of trees, on a south-facing slope to its own:

> 250m of seafront

> many different exotic fruit trees offering fresh fruit all year round

> 37 garden sections sheltered by hardy and decorative evergreen Incenso-hedges

> thousands of Camelias, Azaleas, Agapanthus and Hydrangas creating carpets of colour all year round

> various garden- and sea view terraces connected by paved walks with box hedges

> vegetable garden

> self-sufficient watersupply via own spring

The House

> "miniature Manor House" with sea view from all rooms and unspoiled views over the beautiful landscape

> trad. French windows, paneled dining room, bathroom, cloakroom and guest-toilet, elaborate wood work, three open fireplaces (living-room, dining-room, bed-room)

> floor: volcanic stone and South American hardwood

> several outbuildings, including chapel, garages, gate-lodge, firewood storage, greenhouse, drying house and wine cellar

> surrounded by nothing but birdsong, the murmur of the ocean and nature

> solar water heating system

Island of Sao Miguel:

> sub-tropical climate all year round in the range of 14 (winter) to 28°C (summer)

> no dry periods

> no poisonous animals

> low crime rate

> excellent sailing, scuba diving, fishing, and whale watching

The property is in the Povoacao district , in the south-east, the most beautiful district of the island with its parks and botanical gardens, 42 mineral and thermal springs, mountains (1,100m), fishing harbours, beaches, waterfalls and a golf course.

Distances:

Estate ---> Ponta Delgada and airport: 1 hour

----> Furnas, thermal waters, spas, golf course: 15 minutes

----> Ribeira Quente beach: 15 minutes

Several flights to London via Lisbon per day, direct flights to Stansted every Saturday.

Direct flights to the major cities of Europe and North America several times per week, via Lisbon or Porto every day.