Montemor-o-Novo, Evora

Monte Alentejano with a 10-bedroom villa for sale in Montemor-o-Novo, overlooking the historic city centre and the medieval castle, located around 60 minutes from Lisbon.In this 18, 250m2 property, where nature and comfort meet, a charming dirt track leads to a magical place with a villa that inspires serenity, with spacious areas for lounging and celebrating, a swimming pool and panoramic terraces, surrounded by cork oaks and century-old olive trees, a rustic haven where time slows down and invites you to enjoy the true essence of the countryside.Built in 1998 using old buildings, this rustic villa is spread over three floors. The ground floor comprises a 57m2 living room with a typical Alentejo fireplace, a wood-burning stove and a 22m2 porch with inspiring views. This is followed by a kitchen of around 17 m2, a dining room of 20 m2 and a direct connection to the 30 m2 porch, ideal for socialising with friends and family. This floor also has eight bedrooms, four bathrooms, an entrance hall with stairs to the upper floor and the basement.On the upper floor you'll find a large games and leisure room of 67 m2, two small guest bedrooms, a bathroom and a technical area for water heating. The lower floor has a large open-plan space of 102m2 with a studio area, workshop and garage space. There is also a useful laundry area on this floor.An ornamental gate marks the entrance to the property, which is completely fenced and walled, with a parking area, a 70 metre deep borehole, a tank to supply water to the villa, a swimming pool and a drip irrigation system for the garden. Next to the 50 m2 swimming pool, which reflects the almost always clear skies of the Alentejo plains, there is also a small annex with a sun terrace and a fountain and small old pond. In the more rural area you can find various species of fruit trees, olive trees, cork oaks, ornamental trees and three large linden trees.Overlooking the historic centre of Montemor-o-Novo and its medieval castle, access to the property is via a dirt track two kilometres from the national road. Although the path serves three other permanent dwellings, the property offers all the discretion, privacy and sense of bucolic isolation ideal for a retreat surrounded by nature.Situated in an area of some altitude, which stands out from the Alentejo plain, this Alentejo hill is about a 10-minute walk from the Montemor-o-Novo Ecotrail, which runs along the old railway line for 12 kilometres and ends in the town. In addition to the castle, in the vicinity of Montemor-o-Novo you can find several dams where you can practise water sports and sport fishing, as well as important historical architectural heritage.On this property, the sound of silence is interrupted only by birdsong. Between the rustic charm of the villa and the beauty of the orchard, you're sure to find your favourite spot.