House T4 in Cadaval with virtual tour

4-Bedroom House for Sale

🏡 Historic Retreat: 1887 Charm with Modern Comfort

Discover the perfect balance between late 19th-century charm and contemporary functionality. This unique house, dating from 1887, belonged to Anselmo Carneiro da Silva, an important figure in Cadaval (1855-1936).

It was fully restored between 2000 and 2005, preserving its original design and unique architectural details.

Located in a quiet area of ​​Cadaval, the property stands out for the preservation of original decorative elements. One of the treasures of this property is the high-relief stucco ceilings where 19th-century art comes to life. With various high-relief floral motifs and complex ornamental designs, each room is a gallery of details that lend nobility and unparalleled elegance to the space. It offers thick walls that ensure thermal comfort, treated wood beams, and a welcoming atmosphere.

• Quality Restoration: Structural, electrical, and plumbing renovation completed in 2005.
• Space: 4 bedrooms, all en-suite, spacious areas and plenty of natural light.
• Exterior: Patio with swimming pool.
• Charm: Rustic/historical elements maintained.

A house with soul, ready to move in, perfect for those seeking tranquility without sacrificing comfort. Schedule your visit and fall in love.

Anselmo Carneiro da Silva Abrigada, Alenquer 15.06.1855 - Cadaval 07.11.1936

Receiver of the National Treasury in Cadaval until 1895. An administrative position of high historical importance, being responsible for tax collection and management of public revenues at the local level, and in the Torre do Tombo there is information about Anselmo Carneiro da Silva in the Historical Archive of the Public Treasury.

Councilman and later President of the Municipal Chamber of Cadaval (1926-1928);

Founder and Commander of the Cadaval Volunteer Firefighters, considered the main person responsible for the initiative that led to the creation of the Humanitarian Association of the Cadaval Volunteer Firefighters at the end of the 19th century, which is still active today and whose legacy is present in the daily lives of the people of Cadaval.

Vice-Provedor and later promoted to Provedor of the Santa Casa da Misericórdia of Cadaval (1930-1934).

Founder and 1st President of the Cadaval Agricultural Credit Bank (1916-1921).

Appointed Knight of the Military Order of Christ on (October 5, 1930). The Order of Christ was created in 1319 by King D. Dinis, as the Portuguese successor to the Order of the Templars. It became one of the most influential institutions in national history, especially during the Discoveries. Being a Knight of the Order of Christ meant:

Direct recognition from the King;

Social and political prestige;

Proof of relevant services to the State or the Crown;

Belonging to one of the most important orders of the kingdom.

With the extinction of religious orders, the Order of Christ became an honorary order of the Portuguese State, maintaining prestige and symbolism, but without religious character.

Representative of the Tagus Insurance Agency in Cadaval. The Tagus name has a long history in the Portuguese insurance sector. The brand dates back to the former Tagus Maritime Insurance Company, founded in 1877, a historic insurer with a strong presence in the maritime market of the time and a disruption in the rural Cadaval of that time.

In an official letter dated June 9, 1930, signed by the President of the Administrative Commission, Mr. Anselmo Carneiro da Silva and addressed to the General Directorate of Political and Civil Administration of the Ministry of the Interior, we verified that it was linked to the heraldic ordering of the coat of arms and flag of Cadaval.

Due to this undeniable and intrinsic link between Anselmo Carneiro da Silva and the municipality of Cadaval, he was simply honored with the naming of a street after him, the place where he lived in the town of Cadaval and where the present property stands.

Whoever acquires this Refuge also acquires a piece of history.

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