Description
Quinta do Tanque is a historic property, with an imposing Noble House with chapel, located in the municipality of Anadia, Bairrada region.
This fantastic property has an immense history from the time of its construction to the intellectuals and individuals who passed through there.
This Noble House is a work whose layout is due to the renowned statuary Machado de Castro and its elegant palatial construction, with sober lines, Pombalino type, was built by Captain-Major Albino Xavier Cerveira, father of the Bishop and professor at the University of Coimbra D . Jose Xavier Cerveira e Sousa, was Bishop of Funchal, Beja and Viseu, whose episcopal arms are represented in the coat of arms that ennobles the main facade of the building.
Despite being built in the first half of the 20th century. XIX (1800's), this imposing house presents a style that revives what was used at the end of the previous century, with a deep Pombalino taste. It was probably built on an old house that already existed on the site, belonging to the Cerveira family that had lived in the locality for several generations.
The architect responsible for the work is not known, some historians argue that the sculptor Machado de Castro influenced the choice of architect, and according to others, he himself was responsible for the project.
This situation is supported by the relationship of kinship and friendship that the sculptor maintained with the Cerveira family.
Machado de Castro was one of the greatest and most renowned Portuguese sculptors, he was also one of the most influential sculptors in Europe in the 18th and early 19th centuries.
Machado de Castro's best-known work is the equestrian statue of King D. Jose, in Terreiro do Paco in Lisbon.
The building consists of two floors, with a third, in the form of a mansard or attic over the central part.
The facade is divided into three parts by pilasters.
On both sides of the house there are reasons worth mentioning. On the left side, we find a gate that gives access to the courtyard, dating from the 17th century. XVII (prior to the construction of the building).
On the right side appears the chapel, the ex-libris of this property.
In this chapel there is a work worth highlighting: it is the Altarpiece of the Saints Physicists, representing Saint Cosmas and Saint Damian. Being considered a work of great importance for the Coimbra Renaissance, it was created between 1510 and 1530 and there is no certainty about the workshop responsible for the work, but it dates back to the time when Joao de Ruao, a sculptor born in Ruao in Normandy in 1500, very famous in his time, he had a workshop in Coimbra.
This chapel was built by D. Antonio Xavier de Cerveira e Sousa, commander of the Order of Christ, so that his wife D. Maria Jose Pereira e Costa could be buried there, who died in 1842 and was transferred to this chapel in 1844.
In the unique work of the writer Julio Castilho 'Memorias de Castilho', there are many descriptions of his moments at Quinta do Tanque and the gatherings that took place there, Julio Dinis's family came from the same town and the houses were very close to each other .
The interior of Casa Nobre, measuring 838m2, in excellent condition, consists of:
Ground Floor:
- 4 rooms;
- 1 dining room;
- 2 bedrooms;
- Kitchen with fireplace;
- Dismissal
- 1 Bathroom.
Upper Floor:
- 6 bedrooms;
- 2 Rooms;
- 2 Bathrooms;
- 2 balconies.
Attic waters:
- 4 divisions.
The interior of the house retains all its originality, both in terms of finishes and furniture. Highlights include the wooden floors in the rooms, the flooring in the ground floor corridors in hydraulic tiles and the side staircase in Lioz stone.
In this fantastic house, all the rooms are very spacious, they all have windows and the ceilings are very high.
The windows are double glazed and all doors and shutters are made of solid wood, original to the construction.
Outside Casa Nobre, surrounded by a private yard, there is a building with a garage and a living space with a fireplace.
There are still old buildings in ruins that served as stables and agricultural support spaces.
The Quinta do Tanque land is a green and clean space, in the center is an old and large tank, which is the name of the property.
With a water source through a mine, the property is crossed by a canal that takes water to the tank.
The Anadia PDM allows for medium density construction on a considerable area of land. Around 12 lots for construction.
This fantastic property has a lot of potential and could have several advantages, both residentially and touristically, given its uniqueness, size and proximity to the cities of Coimbra, Aveiro, Melhada and the A1 motorway.
This region is well known for its typical gastronomic dishes, the best known of which is suckling pig and is also very famous for Bairrada wines.
Just 30 minutes from the city of Coimbra and 1 hour from the city of Porto, Quinta do Tanque is a property located in rural areas with great proximity to all essential services.
Distances:
Coimbra - 27km
Mealhada - 4 km
Anadia - 7km
Aveiro - 56km
Porto - 104km
Lisbon - 225 km
Energy Rating: F
