At Cabo da Roca, the most westerly point of Europe, amongst the enchanting historic mountains of Sintra and at the verge of the Atlantic Ocean, sits Quinta Viking Hall in one of Portugal´s most secluded and exquisite areas. The property is located within the Cascais/Sintra National Park where building is strictly limited and the property benefits from breathtaking views over Guincho Beach, the Atlantic Ocean and the coastline of Estoril. Quinta Viking Hall benefits from a strategic geographical location a mere 30 minutes drive from Lisbon, and 10 minutes from the international resort towns of Cascais and Estoril with a wide range of shopping, recreational and restaurant facilities. A number of golf courses are in the close vicinity, such as the Ritz Carlton Penha Longa, Estoril Golf Club, Beloura Golf Club, Oitavos Golf and Quinta da Marinha. North of Quinta Viking Hall is the Moorish town of Sintra, one described by Lord Byron as "glorious Eden". Designed by the architect Francisco Leon and constructed in the late 1980´s by the current Scandinavian owners; the house has been carefully planned to provide every possible comfort at the same time as blending in with the surrounding national park of Sintra/Cascais and its unspoilt wilderness. Viking Hall has total grounds and gardens of 12,380m2 with constructed areas of 885m2 which include the main house, garages, guest apartment and support buildings. An independent studio apartment with garage is located behind the main building The manicured gardens have been carefully landscaped, with large lawn areas together with well stocked herbaceous borders, judiciously interspersed by flowering shrubs and trees. The swimming pool has the benefits of an adjoining "pergola" and bar, with barbecue and a fully equipped kitchen. The main house is distributed on 3 levels with 6 bedrooms and generous living spaces: The upper level comprises of the kitchen with the adjoining 6th (staff) bedroom, entrance hall, dining room, drawing room and study. A large terrace runs the length of the house with unobstructed view of the Atlantic Ocean and Guincho beach. The master bedroom and further 3 double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms are situated on the middle level. All bedrooms have individual terraces with a view. A library/study can also be found on this level. On the lower level are the Bar/television room and the 5th bedroom with en-suite bathroom. This level has direct access to the garden and the swimming pool.

• published: 08 May 2014
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