Buying near LisbonFar from the Algarve in Sintra, close to the Portuguese capital Lisbon, is a romantic palace built by a king for his mistress in the 19th century. It's now for sale for €6.5m.
The five-storey Quinta da Princesa has 12 reception rooms, 13 bedrooms and 12 bathrooms and could be either a luxurious family home, says agent Aylesford International, or a boutique hotel, yoga retreat or place for corporate entertaining.
The garden of the palace has lush trees and plants, a bridged pond, peacock house, teahouse - and views of the Atlantic ocean.
The village of Sintra is a UNESCO World Heritage site and has many architectural treasures: palaces, small castles, and some upmarket hotels. This property backs onto a street in the heart of the village.
Portugal's King Ferdinand II rebuilt the house in the 19th century for his mistress, a countess he later married.
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