Property Details
- Property: House (Resale)
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: N/A
- Receptions: N/A
Portugal, Azores, Ponta Delgada
Rare opportunity to purchase the home and studio of the renown Sculptor Ernesto Canto da Maia. Situated on the island of Sao Miguel in grounds of 33,540m2 the property comes with a staff cottage and ...
Features
- 400 METRES TO BEACH
- HOUSE & STAFF COTTAGE
- 33,540 SQM PLOT
- STUNNING SEA VIEWS
- GARAGE
- RARE OPPORTUNITY
- 7 BEDROOMS
Rare opportunity to purchase the home and studio of the renown Sculptor Ernesto Canto da Maia in grounds of 33,540m2 with staff cottage and stunning sea views.
One thousand kilometres from the coast of Portugal, between Lisbon and New York are the Islands of the Azores with the capital Ponta Delgada located on the island of Sao Miguel.
Just 4km from Ponta Delgada on its wooded hill in the countryside stands the home and studio of the sculptor Ernesto Canto da Maia, who was well known in Paris between the wars. The property overlooks the island of Sao Miguel and offers exceptional 360º views. This place is a haven of peace with the heady scents of soaring eucalyptus and pine trees.
The grounds of 33,540m2 consist of woods and pastures. There are two houses: a main house of 250m2 and the staff house of 60m2. The main house comprises: Spacious living/dining room and studio, kitchen with a bedroom and bathroom on the ground floor. Stairs rise to the 1st floor where there is 1 very large bedroom with doors to a roof terrace that could be divided into 2 or an en suite bathroom created. There is a further bedroom and shower room with separate toilet and a single bedroom. On the 2nd floor there is an attic room that could be converted into a further bedroom. Outside there is a separate garage. The staff cottage comprises: Living room, dining room, kitchen, bathroom and 2 bedrooms on the 1st floor. The houses are now in need of recuperation..
The property is located 400 metres from the beach of Praia do Populo; 10km from the Airport; 12km from the Golf ´Batalha` and a 5 minute drive from the Port of Ponta Delgada. In winter the temperature is about 15° and the sea is about 21°. In summer temperatures do not exceed 28° and the sea is about 23°.
This is a rare opportunity to purchase a property with such an historic and romantic artistic association with the renown Sculptor Ernesto Canto da Maia. The property is exceptionally well priced for an urgent sale.
The ancestral Manor House of Ernesto Canto da Maia will also be available for sale shortly. Please contact us for details.
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