15 Bedroom palace with several annexes and swimming pool on 6.5ha of land in Luso, Mealhada At the top of a hill 1 km from the Luso hot springs and overlooking the stunning forest of Buçaco, stands the village of Duparchy. The two-storey manor house, with its high and beautifully crafted ceilings, was built at the end of the 19th century and has been welcoming guests since 1988. Surrounded by a beautiful garden and a private forest, it is a fantastic place to live, offering peace, privacy and tranquillity. The property is ideal for your use as a Charming Hotel, with overnight stays and breakfast or as a full-time residence. GROUND FLOOR On the ground floor there are 3 comfortable and spacious living rooms with large windows, all with stoves and Decorated with antique and tasteful furniture. A sunny, glazed porch extends to the back of the house, overlooking the beautiful garden and swimming pool. We can still find a beautiful dining room, with a worked ceiling, stove, antique furniture and a Crystal lamp. Next to the dining room, there is a pantry, a very cosy room, embellished with French tiles painted in the kitchen. hand. Very nice for meals. From the pantry, you enter the high-ceilinged kitchen furnished at the time, next to a large pantry and a wine cellar with Large storage capacity. 1ST FLOOR A graceful handrail accompanies the staircase that joins the entrance hall to the large hall on the ground floor. On this floor there is a long corridor that leads to 6 large suites with high ceilings and large windows. Furnished with antique furniture, some very spacious and with stove in the living room, all with large bathrooms and Modern. ATTIC An interior staircase leads to the hall of a large attic. On this floor there are 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and a small living room and also part of the free attic to be divided to taste. - OUTDOOR GARDEN The garden opens into a magnificent view over Luso and offers you the right environment of tranquillity and peace. The private forest with tropical plants and trees is the fruit of several generations of Discalced Carmelite monks. It provides an environment surrounded by nature, where you can find trees from all corners of the world and a large swimming pool at the rear. EXTERIOR The property includes: 6.6 ha (66,300sqm), with wall all around. Private forest. Old tower with magnificent views, water tanks and a large tank. Nearby there are private water mines. Tent for wedding parties and seminars (150 people). Bathrooms for Men and Ladies, with separate sinks. Equipped kitchen (separate) and storage. Laundry room (separate). Private parking for at least 20 vehicles. Vila Duparchy can easily continue as a Charming Hotel (as it is today as a Housing Tourism) with overnight stays and breakfast or for other purposes. Commercial. And it can be used, of course, as a private residence or holiday home. The surrounding area represents a unique opportunity for investment in new projects related to tourism, services, commercial or housing. Implantation area of 3ha (30,000sqm) for the construction of projects in the area of tourism and 1.2ha (12,000sqm) for construction of projects in the area of tourism projects in the area of services, commerce or housing, with the possibility of construction up to a maximum of 3 or 4 Floors. ABOUT THE REGION Very close to the property is the charming village of Luso. Luso is an attractive and appealing spa resort whose natural springs spring up the famous mineral water of Luso. Hot springs became popular in the eighteenth century, and these waters are renowned for their benefits to patients with renal insufficiency and rheumatism. This area is also famous for being the scene of the Duke of Wellington's victory over Marshal Massena in 1810. Not far away, we can find the beautiful Buçaco National Park, the most famous forest in the country, with 105 hectares of woodland and features about 700 different species of trees, originally planted by the monks Carmelites in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. The paths through the forest lead us to exotic plants, waterfalls, lakes and gardens. Located in the Bairrada wine region and very close to the famous Buçaco National Park, in central Portugal. It is located 6 km from the A1 North/South motorway (1 hour drive from Porto International Airport or 2 hours from Lisbon airport) and 20 km from the university city of Coimbra. It is about 1 km from the centre of Luso, where you can have all the services and the Termas do Luso. Surrounding area: In the vicinity of this property we have several types of services: - Primary School at 1km - Bank Branch at 1km - Pharmacy at 1Km - Café/Pastry Shop at 1Km - Market at 1km - Church at 1Km Residential area served by public transport. Expertimo declines any and all responsibility for the inaccuracy of the information provided on any property, which must always be verified in the presence of the Buyer Client. With this we want to eliminate all the constraints that may arise due to any change made. Schedule your visit now and get to know it first-hand! /n Rooms Bathroom(s) 8 / Half bath / Number of floors 3 / Living Room(s) 4 / Total bedroom(s) 10 Surroundings Highway / Green areas / Pharmacy / Public Transport Extras Condition Used Areas Gross area 1063.00sqm / Land area 65000.00sqm / Net area 750.00sqm Infrastructures Garage Characteristics Rooms Bathroom(s) 8 / Half bath / Number of floors 3 / Living Room(s) 4 / Total bedroom(s) 10 Surroundings Highway / Green areas / Pharmacy / Public Transport Extras Condition Used Areas Gross area 1063.00sqm / Land area 65000.00sqm / Net area 750.00sqm Infrastructures Garage (EX-PAL_3198)