Monsaraz, Evora

Monte do Laranjal spreads over six hectares and has a beautiful main house of around 800m2, remodelled using local materials and respecting the architectural style of the Alentejo.Furnished with elegance and characterised by an artistic, country chic atmosphere, the house has 23 rooms, with a large main entrance, 4 reception areas, a dining room, a library, an office with W.C., 10 good-sized bedrooms, 7 ensuite and a charming annex house with 3 bedrooms, a double living room, kitchen, bathroom and private garden. Monte do Laranjal has a large, bright main kitchen, several storage rooms, a laundry room and changing rooms. All the rooms are equipped with a fridge, air conditioning, television and internet.A large shed allows you to enjoy the outdoors and the magnificent views at any time of day.A marvellous saltwater swimming pool overlooking the castle and surrounded by gardens, served by an independent kitchen, complete this large house, which is now partly used as a rural hotel, although it is fully licensed for this purpose.Located a 2-minute drive from Alqueva, Europe's largest artificial lake, the hill has an idyllic orange grove - which gives the property its name - with 170 orange trees and dozens of millenary olive trees. The property sits on a huge water reservoir and is completely autonomous from that point of view. It is also equipped with solar panels, two photovoltaic panel systems and three entrances.If you're looking for a country house with all the amenities you need to enjoy a peaceful life close to nature or to develop a rural tourism project, book your visit now!