Casa de Sezim

Casa de Sezim is an estate house in Candoso São Tiago e Mascotelos featuring traditional Portuguese architecture with large gardens and cultivated grounds surrounding the main buildings. The property includes various zones with different landscape treatments and functional agricultural areas.

The property was developed and expanded over centuries by a local family as their agricultural and residential base in the northern countryside. It received official protection status in the 19th century due to its architectural and landscape importance.

The estate shows how the land and buildings were used together for both farming and family life in rural northern Portugal. The layout reflects the way property owners organized their daily routines around agricultural seasons.

The property is located in the countryside and reached by local roads, with ample space to spend time exploring different areas at a leisurely pace. The best season to visit is late spring or early autumn when gardens are in good condition and weather is comfortable for walking around.

The property continues to serve as an active home and working land, not merely a protected monument or museum piece. This living use means the gardens and grounds change with the seasons and remain part of someone's daily life.