Character 10 bedroom Farmhouse for sale with countryside view in Evora, Alentejo Southern Portugal

1,850,000 EUR 1,609,500 GBP 1,831,500 USD

Reference: 239880

Bedrooms: 10
Bathrooms: 4
Floor Size: 918 m2
Plot Size: 5.68 hectares / 14.02 acres
Work Required: None
Equestrian / horse ownership facilities
Garage(s)
Parking space(s)
Private / Not Overlooked

Details

Grand, spacious and full of character and charm, this 10 bedroom farmhouse has a total living area of 918m2 and is set within a large 5.6 hectare plot, located in a quiet setting in Evora, close to the upcoming hospital (which is already under construction) and the city centre.

The main house, with a total living area of 918m2, is set in the centre of the land and comprises of, on the ground floor: living room, dining room, 2 kitchens and a pantry.

First floor: 3 bedrooms, bathroom, office, living room and 2 suites, 1 of them with a closet, which can be converted into a bedroom.

Top floor: hall, 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a kitchen.

Outside: garages, storage areas, stables, warehouses, chicken coops and barns.

Evora is a city that resembles a Portuguese art history book. The best way to visit it is on foot, walking through the narrow streets of white houses to discover the monuments and details that reveal the history of Evora and the richness of its heritage. Due to its quiet and welcoming environment, it is easy to understand why this city, originated in Roman times, was chosen as the place to live by the kings of Portugal in the 15th Century, a fact that contributed to the development and cultural importance that it had in the following centuries. In fact, it was its long history and the fact that it has preserved a representative urban ensemble from the 16th to 18th Centuries to the present day, that led UNESCO to classify Evora as a World Heritage Site.

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Guide to the Portugese Buying Process

1. Signing a Letter of Intent
On finding a property you wish to purchase, your agent will draw up a 'Letter of Intent, this will be signed by both parties, vendor and buyer. Copies of this will be given to the legal representatives of both parties and will be used in preparing the Promissory Contract. Included in this letter will be the price, what is included in the sale, furnishings etc. and any conditions of the sale plus the dates for both exchange and completion.

2. Exchange of Promissary Contract (Contrato Promessa de Compra e Venda)
The buyers lawyers are responsible for drawing up the promissory contract (Contrato Promessa de Compra e Venda) and as part of the process they will have carried out the legal searches and made sure that there are no charges, e.g. utilities, property tax etc. against the property. The contract will contain details of both parties and include clear title of ownership, when payments are due to be made, the completion date and an inventory, if required. The Promissory Contract is legally binding and will generally be signed by both parties and witnessed by a notary/lawyer. The contract will include penalty clauses in case either party does not fulfill the terms of the contract. A 10%, non-refundable deposit is required at this point, this will be paid to the vendor, through the lawyer's client account. Once the contract has been signed, if the vendor pulls out of the contract, they will be obliged to pay back double the deposit to the purchaser. If the purchaser pulls out, they will lose their deposit.

3. On Completion
The amount of time between signing the Promissary Contract and Completion will vary and will have been agreed in the contract. Before Completion your lawyer will need to arrange with a fiscal representative for you to obtain a Portuguese Fiscal Number. The official Deed of Transfer of ownership (the Escritura) will be signed by you (or someone representing you with your Power of Attorney), this is signed at the Notary and they will retain the document. The Deed will be read aloud by the Notary before all participants sign it. Your lawyer will need to check to ensure that you understand what is being said if you do not understand Portugese. The Escritura, once it has been signed, will officially give you ownership of the property, but will still need to be registered in your name on the Land Registry (Registo Predial) by your lawyer. Your lawyer should obtain a copy of this for your records. Once you have completed, the new utility contracts can be transferred into your name by your lawyer.