Casa do Convento
Moimenta da Beira, Viseu
Status:
For sale
Type:
Convent
Bedrooms:
10
Bathrooms:
5
Price:
€925.000
Contact our Agent:
Paul Rees
Nestled in the historic area of a town, Moimenta da Beira, with excellent services and facilities, this splendid and substantial home, a former convent, is now available for sale, a rare opportunity in its centuries-long history. Though much of the original layout and structure is intact and in good order, the property does require upgrading to conform to modern standards of comfort.
Classified as 'of national interest', the family-owned 16th century 'Casa do Convento' comprises an estate of 3.9 hectares including the main house, two stone buildings and various outbuildings. The ten-bedroom property's substantial useable area is 1,874 m2 which lend itself to conversion into a boutique hotel, other tourism business or care home.
Just 50 metres from the main house lies Casa Tavarede, where a plan for conversion into tourist accommodation already has been designed. Further in the grounds, Casa de São Plácido is currently used for storage but can easily be repurposed as an events venue with its water garden and notable 18th century statuary.
The estate has abundant water and is connected to mains electricity. The lower land area is forested and a walnut tree plantation is in production. An additional, adjacent plot of 51,037m2, approved for construction, is under the same ownership as the Convento and is available by separate negotiation.
With separate access, the Casa do Convento incorporates a beautiful church which is still occasionally used for weddings. While the church is not part of the property sale, its immediate proximity amounts to a further significant credential which underpins the property's historic status, charm and character.
The Casa do Convento is in a region producing fine wines and fruits, and not far from numerous tourist attractions and leisure and recreation facilities. The Vilar reservoir is 10km to the east, known for its calm waters, birds and hiking trails, including the Távora walkway, and opportunities to practise water sports.
Two charming villages, Freixinho and Fonte Arcada, to the east, afford spectacular views over the reservoir. The Lapa Sanctuary, 18km south, attracts many pilgrims. Also to the east, lie the picturesque villages of Alvite and Leomil. The historic town of Sernancelhe, 17km south-east, known as the 'lands of the chestnut', boasts a 12th century main church, and an ancient ruined castle, both part of an extensive historic centre.
Demonstrably, the immediate surroundings of Casa do Convento have no shortage of reasons for tourists and visitors to want to come here to enjoy all that the region has to offer.
The Douro River, with its important wine-producing areas and river cruises, is a mere 30 minute drive north. Further afield, the city of Viseu is less than an hour's drive, while Porto airport is 1h50 away.
