A Romantic Pink Palace With French Formal Gardens in Portugal
Built in 1880, the Portuguese palace is nestled within 12 acres of French-style botanical gardens with impressive water features, a swimming pool and 2 guest villas.
The botanical gardens were designed by the French landscape architect Jean-Claude Nicholas Forestier, renowned for his work on the Champ de Mars gardens below the Eiffel Tower in Paris, and the Parque de María Luisa in Seville.
Rumored to have connections to Portuguese royalty, it's said the property was built by King Manuel III of Portugal who ordered the construction of this pink palace for his Spanish lover.
The French-style palace was fully renovated in 2015, restoring much of the palace’s original period detail, including the stained-glass windows, wood flooring, and ornate ceiling cornicing.
The pink palace has 5 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms, with several elegantly appointed reception rooms.
Sold as a turnkey enterprise, the entire estate spans 22 acres and comes with an equestrian complex with 30 stalls and a jumping track, and a 30-room hotel and two restaurants, one currently rented.
This incredible property is 2 hours from Lisbon, set near the Spanish border and just a 5 minute drive from the UNESCO-listed town of Elvas, considered one of Portugal’s hidden gems.
All photos belong to the listing agency.
