Casa da Timpeira — Portuguese Villa for Sale: 5-Bedroom Historic Manor with Rural Tourism Licence in Vila Real

Casa da Timpeira —Portuguese Villa for Sale: 5-Bedroom Historic Manor with Rural Tourism Licence in Vila Real

In the heart of Vila Real, capital of the Trás-os-Montes region, Casa da Timpeira is a Portuguese manor dating back to the 14th century, extended in the 18th century and part of the Solares de Portugal network. It sits on a 2,910 sqm plot, including around 2,546 sqm of private gardens, with views over the mountains and the city. Among the luxury properties for sale in Portugal, very few offer a private estate in a central city location.

A Manor Steeped in History 

Casa da Timpeira was closely linked to the political and intellectual life of its time, notably to the world of the writer Camilo Castelo Branco. Old but well preserved, the manor keeps the authenticity of traditional Portuguese architecture and adds the comfort of contemporary living, including a home automation system.

Heritage Features

• Part of the Solares de Portugal network
• Traditional wine press (lagar), a testament to the estate’s agricultural past
• Gardens with fruit trees, vines and fountains

Layout of the House 

With 360 sqm of gross construction area over 2 floors, this 5-bedroom house offers a generous, versatile layout with independent living spaces:

• 2 en-suite bedrooms
• 1 en-suite bedroom with private lounge
• 1 studio with kitchenette
• 1 bedroom
• 5 full bathrooms
• 2 guest toilets
• 2 large living rooms
• 1 dining room and 1 sitting room
• 1 study
• 3 kitchens: fully equipped main kitchen, studio kitchenette and a service kitchen in the staff area
• Covered garage for 2 cars

Amenities

• Central heating
• Fireplaces
• Home automation system
• Alarm
• Built-in wardrobes
• Water heater
• Kitchen equipped with appliances

Outdoor Spaces and Private Gardens 

Around 147 sqm of terraces, balconies and porches open onto a private garden of approximately 2,546 sqm. Fruit trees, vines, fountains and leisure areas give the setting privacy and calm, with open views over Vila Real and the surrounding mountains. For buyers looking at mansions for sale in Portugal, a garden of this size in a city-centre setting is rare.

Prime Location in Vila Real 

Set in Timpeira, in the parish of Vila Real, Casa da Timpeira enjoys a strategic location close to the city centre, with easy access to shops, restaurants, schools, pharmacies, healthcare facilities and public transport. Being close to the Corgo River and the natural landscape of Trás-os-Montes gives a balance between city life and contact with nature.

The location is also ideal for exploring the region’s culture, gastronomy and scenery, including the Douro Valley, one of Portugal’s best-known tourist destinations.

A Boutique Tourism Investment

Casa da Timpeira holds a Rural Tourism (Turismo em Espaço Rural) licence. Its history, its place in the Solares de Portugal network and its layout (several suites, an independent studio and three kitchens) make it a strong option for investors in tourism and hospitality. It also works as a family residence or second home, within the conditions of the existing licence.

Book Your Visit 

Contact us for more information and book your visit to Casa da Timpeira, a historic manor in the heart of Vila Real.