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Historic Riverside Estate with Potential for Agrotourism, Boutique Hotel or Wellness Retreat....
Discover this rare opportunity to own a remarkable historic Quinta on the banks of the Ave River, combining authenticity, elegance, and endless potential. Whether you dream of a private family estate or wish to invest in a unique development project blending pleasure and profitability, this property offers an exceptional foundation.
Located in the parish of Ronfe, Guimarães municipality, just 8 km from the city center, 12 km from Famalicão, and 45 km from Porto, the Quinta de Riba de Ave covers approximately 8.5 hectares of land including agricultural areas, woodland, and several heritage buildings.
Main area:
The noble part of the estate (Riba d’Ave – 8.3 hectares) stretches along the Ave River for nearly 800 meters.
It features a stunning 18th-century manor and chapel to be restored, with multiple living rooms, fireplaces, dining rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, and kitchens.
Upstairs, a large terrace and wide adjoining balconies offer open views over the surrounding countryside.
Beautiful period stone pillars and ancient gardens give the property its unique historical charm.
The lower level includes numerous cellars and storage rooms.
On this main section, there are also five independent houses: a caretaker’s house, an old wine press, a mill, a barn, and a ruin—each ready to be restored and transformed into guest suites, apartments, or charming cottages.
Second area:
Facing the Quinta, in the middle of the river, lies Insua Island (7,500 m²), shaded by magnificent century-old trees.
This enchanting natural space could be transformed into a wellness area, a nature retreat, or an eco-lodge concept with treehouses—highly sought after in the growing ecotourism market.
Agrotourism project:
A project has already been submitted to the local council for the development of an agrotourism complex.
The plan includes the restoration of the Quinta and chapel, as well as the renovation of the five existing houses to create between three and fifteen apartments (T0, T1, and T2).
Other areas of the property:
Surrounding land consists of forests, meadows, and natural areas, with only a few parcels separated by neighboring fields.
The section known as Cabo de Vila (4.7 hectares) includes a stone-walled ruin with a granite wine press and cellar, where a project foresees the creation of two or three apartments with a private central garden.
Another two-story adobe house with an old mill could also be converted into two charming small dwellings.
This extraordinary property offers exceptional potential for a residential, hotel, or wellness development, combining historical heritage, nature, and authenticity in the heart of northern Portugal.
Located in the parish of Ronfe, Guimarães municipality, just 8 km from the city center, 12 km from Famalicão, and 45 km from Porto, the Quinta de Riba de Ave covers approximately 8.5 hectares of land including agricultural areas, woodland, and several heritage buildings.
Main area:
The noble part of the estate (Riba d’Ave – 8.3 hectares) stretches along the Ave River for nearly 800 meters.
It features a stunning 18th-century manor and chapel to be restored, with multiple living rooms, fireplaces, dining rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, and kitchens.
Upstairs, a large terrace and wide adjoining balconies offer open views over the surrounding countryside.
Beautiful period stone pillars and ancient gardens give the property its unique historical charm.
The lower level includes numerous cellars and storage rooms.
On this main section, there are also five independent houses: a caretaker’s house, an old wine press, a mill, a barn, and a ruin—each ready to be restored and transformed into guest suites, apartments, or charming cottages.
Second area:
Facing the Quinta, in the middle of the river, lies Insua Island (7,500 m²), shaded by magnificent century-old trees.
This enchanting natural space could be transformed into a wellness area, a nature retreat, or an eco-lodge concept with treehouses—highly sought after in the growing ecotourism market.
Agrotourism project:
A project has already been submitted to the local council for the development of an agrotourism complex.
The plan includes the restoration of the Quinta and chapel, as well as the renovation of the five existing houses to create between three and fifteen apartments (T0, T1, and T2).
Other areas of the property:
Surrounding land consists of forests, meadows, and natural areas, with only a few parcels separated by neighboring fields.
The section known as Cabo de Vila (4.7 hectares) includes a stone-walled ruin with a granite wine press and cellar, where a project foresees the creation of two or three apartments with a private central garden.
Another two-story adobe house with an old mill could also be converted into two charming small dwellings.
This extraordinary property offers exceptional potential for a residential, hotel, or wellness development, combining historical heritage, nature, and authenticity in the heart of northern Portugal.
Property Features
- Terrace
- Laundry
- Wine cellar
- Basement
- Storage / utility room
- Views: Countryside views, River view, Garden view, Lake view
- Guest cottage
- Pantry
- Bread oven
- Borehole
- Attic
- Quiet Location
- Uninterrupted views
- Energetic certification: F
- Solar orientation: North, South, East, West
- Balcony