http://www.iberianequestrian.co.uk/index.php?action=rss_featured_listings RSS feed of our featured listings http://www.iberianequestrian.co.uk/index.php?action=listingview&listingID=91 OTEtMjAwOS0wNy0xNyAxOTowNTo0NA== 17/07/2009 Description: General Description: Location Close to of the bigger inland cities and yet tucked away between the trees and orchards lining the
river Alva. Out of sight in a little world on its own.

Description Buildings: The cluster of buildings surrounding the pretty courtyard, comprise of the main house of which the living floor is upstairs and is made up of a formal lounge, big
feature kitchen with big dining table in the centre, a gorgeous bedroom, bathroom and a giant lounging/family
room which with its seperate entrance from outdoors, can be made available to guests, particularly as it also leads out to the pool area.
The ground level of the main house has been converted into a seperate 2 bedroomed apartment with beautiful spacious bathroom used by the present owners as visitors/family accommodation. There is also a big workshop on this level.
Adjoining the main house with a little courtyard of its own is "The Cottage". This is a small self contained cottage with open-plan lounge/dining and kitchenette and a spiral staircase up to the the mezzanine where there are 2 double beds.
On the other side of the house and courtyard are the ex-cattle sheds which have been converted into charming accommodation units, with upstairs, 2 B&B rooms with a private bathroom each and downstairs "The Studio" which has a bed and bathroom with a small kitchenette in the corner.
Away from the house is a long building which affords stabling for up to 8 horses as well as a tractor shed and other store rooms.

Description Land: 25,000m2 (2ha). A lovely river-stone walled garden area surrounds the pool area. An idyllic spot filled with the smell of the beautiful roses and where on can gaze at the mountains in the distance. Beyond this is a lovely big open field (previously for the horses) bordered by a row of olive trees. There are little nooks and crannies scaterred about and also a square lap of land used as a veggie garden. A part of the property bordering the track running past it is walled. All in all the whole surrounding area is very pretty and rural.

Water Supply: Company water and an own well are used supply the house and for irrigation.

Energy/Electricity Supply: Electricity and telephone are connected and there is a septic tank servicing the buildings.

Access: Good. From the city tarred road, one follows a dirt track which is in good condition and passes very pretty rural scenes to arrive at the house after about 300m.


Distance Airport: 165
Distance Beaches: 65 ]]> http://www.iberianequestrian.co.uk/index.php?action=listingview&listingID=84 ODQtMjAxMC0wMi0yOCAyMzoyNzo1NA== 28/02/2010 Description: This stunning Spanish cortijo is located in a tranquil rural location in the
heart of Andalucia yet is within easy driving distance of the international
airports of Jerez, Seville, and Gibraltar.
FLEXIBLE PAYMENT TERMS POSSIBLE

The living accommodation, which has recently been renovated to a high standard, is located around three sides of a walled and gated courtyard. It boasts four en suite bedrooms one with a large private roof terrace, a huge open plan kitchen and general living area, a first floor drawing room with panoramic views over open countryside, utility, study, reception room opening onto the terraced pool area. There is also a self contained cottage annexe with large bed sitting room, kitchen and bathroom.

Set in its own 10,000 square metres of land it has a large circular swimming
pool to the rear which is itself surrounded by an extensive patio area.
An ideal property for equestrian enthusiasts, being surrounding by wonderful riding country.

This property would ideally suit those wishing to set up a profitable bed and breakfast business as well as those seeking a spacious home from which they could run their own office based business.
Outstanding value for a property of this size and standard.
Reduced from 650,000 euros

]]> http://www.iberianequestrian.co.uk/index.php?action=listingview&listingID=159 MTU5LTIwMDktMDctMTcgMTk6NDA6MDQ= 17/07/2009 Description: The Riding Center we present for sale is integrated in a farm with about 80.000 sqm, endowed with Iberian referenced equestrian facilities, a horse riding school and infrastructures dedicated to the organization of events. The sale of these infrastructure may be held jointly or separately with the sale of a great residential mansion that, with an area of 1,655 sqm, is the outcome of a deep and dedicated work of restoration carried out on a Dominican Convent built by Portuguese monarchy in the year 1434, residential mansion with conditions to be adapted, for example, to a hotel or inn.

Since 2000, several national and international equestrian competitions have been held in this equestrian riding center, having staged a major expertise European championship in July 2008.

Of the existent equestrian infrastructures stands out:

- Boxes and bails for 30 horses;
- Harness sheds and haylofts;
- 2 Covered rings;
- 1 Heating field with 50mts x 50mts;
- 1 Teaching field with 20mts x 60mts;
- 1 Obstacles field of with 50 mts x 100mts;
- 1 Lawned obstacles field with 50 mts x 100mts;
- 1 Electric guide;
- 3 Platforms for installating removable boxes for competitions with capacity to accommodate 270 horses;
- 3 Car parks for 80 automobiles, 40 trucks and 50 roulotes.

Of the existent facilities dedicated to the organization of events stands out an air conditioned recreation hall with the capacity for 350 guests, a fully equipped kitchen, a chapel with an exterior patio, beautiful surrounding gardens with lawn and flowers and parking with 350 spaces. With all this existent facilities the property is prepared to respond with distinction to the organization of all types of events. From the necessary catering to support great equestrian events, to the realization and organization of weddings, or simple renting of spaces, the farm presents a fantastic responding capacity.

Location: Only 30 mins from Lisbon.



Between the XV century and the beginning of the XIX century, the area was widely sought by the Portuguese nobility for leisure and recreation, attracted by abundant hunting and fishing and by the interesting wine-producing potential of the region. Confirming it are still some farms, once nobles' property, which today are being adopted by the upper class who has invested in, establishing extraordinary houses for first and second housing.

From the Middle Ages, Renaissance and Baroque exist some traces worth of notice, as manorial palaces, chapels and convents, in which this property integrates itself.


]]> http://www.iberianequestrian.co.uk/index.php?action=listingview&listingID=250 MjUwLTIwMDktMTAtMTIgMjM6MDM6Mjk= 12/10/2009 Description:  3 storey house ready for moving in (500m2 of habitable area)

One ruin for renovation (120m2 of covered area)

Electricity: Connected

Water: Connected from borehole

Access:300m to the village by dirt track in good conditions.

Good exposure to the sun. It enjoys sun all day

Views It has views to Serra da Estrela Mountains on east.

It has great potential to develop tourism.


The property is situated in a very beautiful and private location about 300m from a small village and 6km from Seia.


The property is all walled by granite stone walls.
The land is good for agriculture and garden or pasture. There is also some forested area.
It has many kinds of fruit trees -orange, pear, olive, also cork oaks, oaks and a small pine wood outside the walls.

At the entrance of the property stands an ancient oak tree.
The house surprises us with its details on the roof, its authentic red windows, the large granite stones, and its rustic beauty.
It is a solid construction in granite stone more than 100 years old. Some of the walls are 1,5m thick.
The house was renovated very recently and it is ready for moving in.
It has a yard surrounded by walls.

The inside is just as beautiful as the exterior look.
Ceilings, walls,stairs, floors and doors are all made of pine wood. Some of the walls have been remained in stone.
Windows are in red aluminium and double glazed.

1st floor:

1 dining room with room for a bar or a pantry

1 kitchen

1 bathroom

1 laundry room with access only from outside

1 box-room with access only from outside

2nd floor:

1 big living room (110m2)

1 studio (with 1 sink in marble with water)

2 bedrooms (one of them has 1 wardrobe fitted)

3rd floor:

1 bathroom

1 attic / 2 bedrooms with 1 closet for clothes

1 balcony


RUIN The ruin is a building made of granite stone and it has 120m2 of covered area.
It may be renovated and tranformed into a guest house for tourism
It is located next to the house. ]]>