Farm T18 for sale in Varche

Opened in the 18th century, in 1785, it is referred to as one of the most beautiful retreats in Alentejo and one of the most pleasant corners of the Portalegre district.

Quinta do Malvar, whose name originates from the “malva” flowers, is a space with a history of happy memories, greatly enjoyed by the family and the people of the village of Varche: family parties, picnics, hare hunts, the Alentejo songs, horse riding and many other encounters in this family stronghold on the border between Portugal and Spain. It was on the farm that the first telephone appeared, immediately made available to the population of Varche.

Quinta do Malvar serves the purpose of family and friends gatherings and is a perfect place for organizing parties.
It can be a bet on rural tourism and/or events, or simply on enjoying life with nature, which has attracted so much foreigners and people who know how to calmly appreciate the simple things in life in a good way.
Alentejo fashion.

This magnificent property has a private area of 1,122m2, comprising:

– The main Manor House, the refreshing shade offered by the largest plane tree in the region, refreshes the summer of those it welcomes under its majesty.
with 12 bedrooms, 4 living rooms; kitchen and 4 bathrooms, barbecue.
– An independent house with 2 bedrooms, 1 living room, 1 bathroom, kitchen and outdoor patio;
– An independent house consisting of 1 bedroom, 1 living room, 1 bathroom, kitchen and outdoor patio;
– Three independent houses with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom each.
The property covers 3.5 hectares of fully fenced land.
- There are around 230 in total. Our 116 centuries-old olive trees offer olives of the highest quality, much appreciated for serving as an aperitif or making fantastic olive oil. Also worth mentioning is the orchard (still famous today for its sweet organic oranges and tangerines).

Furthermore, there is a charming outdoor swimming pool, perfect for warmer days.

The localization:

Despite being in its corner, it has a connection just a few meters away to the A6 motorway. So, to get to Lisbon it only takes 2 hours. In the opposite direction, Spain is just 15 minutes away. In Badajoz there is an international airport and a very advanced railway network connecting the rest of Europe.

The farm is just 5 minutes from Elvas, the largest bastioned city in the world and, therefore, classified as a world heritage site. Elvas is also well known for its gastronomy, city festivals, bullfights and various regional festivals. There are many Spaniards who like to enjoy these moments.
Not far away is the Caia dam, an ideal place for fishing, stand-up paddleboarding, simply having a snack or an aperitif while watching the sunset.
Furthermore, it is worth mentioning the proximity to the Alqueva dam (about 100km away), the largest artificial lake in Europe, which has multiple supervised river beaches, of excellence,
with all the conditions and support to spend a beautiful day at the beach.

Quinta do Malvar contains a special romantic beauty fueled by secret perfumes. A very peculiar garden designed by a Japanese man was born here with 2 small lakes, a bridge, several rose bushes, camellias, freesias, feathers, aloe-vera, bushes and a simple waterfall crowned by an ancient sculpture of the goddess Venus.
Levadas run throughout the farm, bringing water to the fields and the water reserve tank, where there is a very special fountain – the so-called swallow fountain.
Those looking for a moment of peace know that they can retreat to listen to the Varche river that runs right through the middle of the farm.
Here you can enjoy moments of rest and tranquility and participate in various outdoor activities in perfect harmony with nature.

This property is more than just a space; It is a refuge that harmonizes moments of tranquility, offering an authentic experience in the heart of Alentejo serenity.