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Ref: 122, Beja, Portugal




This is being sold with all of its amazing furniture. It already has all the relevant licences in place to be run as a hotel/restaurant.

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Price: POA
Built in 1852 with 43 rooms. It has been carefully and authentically restored to its original splendour with splendid ceilings. Built on two floors over a 900 m2 footprint, with a garden of 300 m2. It is the largest residence in the town.

On the ground floor are the usual offices. In addition, there is a lovely granite bathroom with a porcelain tub (where it is possible to bathe in wine oil), a grand granite staircase with marble banisters. On the first floor are 9 bedrooms, four especially large bathrooms a balcony and a chapel. The attic floor is large and could be suitable for seminars or conferences. There are 10 rooms and 2 reception halls. Every room is filled with antiques and stunning light fittings. All in all, the whole residence exudes a feeling of warmth and good taste.

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The penthouse, Swythamley Hall, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 0SN







Price:  £595,000

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A stunning Penthouse apartment in this historic country house.

The original Hall has been divided into only four distinguished homes and the parkland setting is quite magnificent. Far reaching panoramic views over breathtakingly attractive countryside. A spectacular drawing room with views over the lake and hills to the rear. An elegant dining hall, two large bedrooms, two bathrooms, a cloakroom and a breakfast kitchen finished in a Provencal style.

Extensive communal gardens, including a helicopter pad, tennis court and a trout lake and stream.

Secure gated access and a double garage
Swythamley lies close to the village of Wincle and is about 5 miles from the thriving town of Macclesfield with its direct railway line to London.
For those seeking an easily maintained rural retreat in an historic and imposing country house, and an idyllic rural setting, this is the property for you.

The occupants have use of the formal garden areas and woodland, together with the Trout Lake and stream. The property is approached by two separate gated driveways and offers a truly splendid balance of security and stunning environment.



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Ref 295: Northern Portugal



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Price: €500,000

Fantastic Palacete built around 1730. It possesses an extensive south facing facade which features 11 ornate and beautifully sculptured granite emblems. Each of the doors also boasts a pretty small granite balcony.

The first floor of the residence comprises a hall, a main parlor, another parlor and 3 lounge/dining rooms. Further there are 5 bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen, a pantry, a laundry and two storage rooms. Special features on this floor are the exquisite ceilings and the high window doors. On the lower floor are the stables, the distillery, the granary and the garage etc.

The footprint of the buildings together with the landscaped front garden area covers 3280m2.









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Antequerra, Andalusia, Spain

16th Century Andalucian Palace - 1hr from Malaga/Granada airports.

This is a property gem set in the heart of Spain's southern-most province, in the historic and prosperous town of Antequera. The earliest reference to the building is 1527 when St. Tomas stayed here to open a convent nearby. It is full of architectural splendour, numerous rooms, nooks and crannies and has secluded upper and lower courtyard gardens. It was lived in until January of this year and although it is frequently used by extended family, the last time any major works were carried out appear to have been around 50yrs ago.

It is 636m2 over 3 floors, the top floor being a large, open stone floored attic.

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Price: 2,100,000 euros.





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