A rare 18th-century estate — with its own chapel — in the hills above Lisbon
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Built around 1730, contemporaneous with the Royal Convent of Mafra, the Quinta da Capela stands as one of the finest surviving examples of early 18th-century Portuguese estate architecture.
Entirely enclosed by ancient stone walls over two metres high, the estate unfolds across 3,500 m² of walled gardens, orchards, and historic outbuildings — all surrounding a private chapel of exceptional beauty.
Sensitively restored throughout the 20th century, the property retains its original character: lioz marble flagstones, centuries-old masonry, hand-carved wooden columns, and the quiet authority of a house that has endured.
"These buildings are certainly anterior to 1782 — and most likely date from the early years of the 18th century, contemporaneous with the construction of the Royal Convent of Mafra."
— Tomaz d'Eça Leal, Architect · Technical Dating Report, 2021
Two floors of grand proportions — 7 living rooms, 5 bedrooms, lioz marble floors throughout, and original hand-carved wooden ceilings. A house of quiet, unhurried magnificence.
An 18th-century chapel of exceptional architectural quality, with its own adro (forecourt) and bell tower. Rarely found in private hands of this calibre.
The converted historic stables now house three bedrooms, a grand salon with 4m ceilings, and an autonomous suite — a residence within the residence.
Walled productive land — olive trees, fruit trees, vegetable garden — all enclosed, all private. A kitchen garden of Edenic proportions.
An ancient network of underground channels feeds two wells, a stone fountain, and a modern swimming pool. Water has defined this land for three centuries.
Enclosed within stone walls exceeding 2m in height. Three garages. Cobblestone courtyard. Pre-1951 listed status — no urban licensing obligations.
Six independent buildings within a walled 3,500 m² plot in the village of Sabugo, Sintra. Stone walls exceeding 2m, three garages, cobblestone courtyard, productive gardens and orchards.
The estate comprises 1,046 m² of built area across six independent buildings, all within a walled plot of 3,500 m².
Perched in the village of Sabugo, on the historic road connecting Lisbon to Sintra and Mafra, the Quinta occupies a position of rare geographic privilege: within the Sintra municipality yet accessible without the tourist congestion of the town itself.
Views extend across the Serra de Sintra to the west and the rolling farmland valleys to the east. The Belas Golf Club and Lisbon Sports Club are minutes away. Lisbon is thirty minutes by car.
Sintra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site — one of the most coveted addresses in Southern Europe for those who appreciate beauty, history, and the art of living well.
For those seeking a life of genuine beauty in Europe. A home of historical depth and absolute privacy, with the quiet pleasures of the Portuguese countryside — 30 minutes from Lisbon's international airport.
With 13 rooms across six independent buildings, a private chapel for celebrations, and one of the finest walled gardens in the Sintra region — perfectly configured for an intimate, world-class guest experience.
Multiple independent living units within a single walled estate — uniquely suited to a curated, small-scale luxury retirement community, in the tradition of the finest European country houses.
This is a private sale. Viewings are by appointment and available to qualified buyers. We welcome enquiries from principals and their representatives worldwide.
Quinta da Capela · Nossa Senhora da Conceição · Rua Nossa Senhora da Piedade, 25 · Sabugo
2715-399 Almargem do Bispo · Sintra · Portugal
Coordinates: 38.823595 N, 9.291811 W
