In the Alentejo, within the walled town of Elvas,
a former locksmith’s workshop that has been converted into an artist’s studio
Alentejo
PT
a former locksmith’s workshop that has been converted into an artist’s studio
Location
In the historic centre of Elvas, a garrison town listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on the border with Spain.
A short walk from the ramparts and the Amoreira aqueduct,
15 km from Badajoz and the Spanish border,
45 minutes from Évora,
2 hours 15 minutes from Lisbon and its airport.
Our opinion
Elvas has long served as a strategic stronghold. Situated on the crucial route between Lisbon and Madrid, from the 17th to the 19th century the town was enclosed within the world’s largest system of dry-moated bastions, designed by the Jesuit Cosmander. The 7-kilometre-long Amoreira aqueduct enabled it to withstand prolonged sieges. It is fitting, then, that a former locksmith’s workshop should have been converted into a home here. Its forge remains, set within a courtyard with Arabic-inspired features. The 120 m² of living space has been adorned with cement tiles, antique azulejos and ornaments crafted by local artisans. The property saves the best for last: a rooftop terrace from which the view takes in the old town, then stretches out towards the Spanish countryside that the ramparts once guarded.
Reference 918267
Exclusive sale
398 000 €
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