‘El Carmen’ Palace is a historical building built in the 15th century, located between Azeitão and Portinho da Arrábida with a panoramic view of the mountains and the plain, surrounded by an extensive area of woods and Atlantic forest.<br><br>The Chapel of Santa Maria do Carmo, with its porch and bell tower was the origin of the palace and remaining facilities that D. Madalena Giron, 2nd duchess of Aveiro devotee of Our Lady of Carmel had built in 1560. <br><br>The property consists of a group of buildings with a gross floor area of 3,200 sqm, including the two-storey palace, the chapel, various support buildings and extends over an area of about 41 hectares.<br> <br>The ground floor of the palace has two noble salons with capacity for 100 to 200 people, an entrance hall, kitchen, pantry, various bedrooms and storage areas. On the first floor there are 3 large en-suite bedrooms, 1 living room with plenty of light and a view over the mountains, which has 15th century tiles, 2 other rooms and storage areas.<br><br>The exterior patio of the palace has a BBQ area, the wine cellar and several support and storage buildings. Between the main building and the chapel there is also an annex with 2 en-suite bedrooms, sanitary facilities and a small patio. Outside, a charming garden next to the palace invites one to enjoy the beauty and calm of the hills.<br><br>The property also has a barn, a support area for agricultural activity and an extensive parking area.<br><br>With an extraordinary location and unparalleled natural beauty, this property has great potential for recovery in various ways, either as a dwelling house or as an investment for the most varied tourist or leisure activities. <br>Energy Rating: C <br>#ref:LANE_6478