Dwelling house and annexes located on Rua David Dias Pimentel.

Category: Civil Architecture > Dwelling

District: Açores > Nordeste > Algarvia

Location

It is located on Rua D. David Dias Pimentel, nº 32, in the parish of Algarvia, in the municipality of Nordeste, on the island of São Miguel, Azores, Portugal.

Rural Tourism Unit

Currently, this house is used as a rural tourism unit called "Casa de Campo Algarvia".

Interesting History

The house was built in the second half of the 19th century and belonged to Dr. João Cabral, a local doctor.

Exceptional Architecture

This house is a remarkable example of civil architecture in the parish, combining neoclassical influences of the time with rural features.

Building Complex

In addition to the main house, there are also annexes located at the back of the property, built in exposed stone, one of which is called "arribana".

Arribana

The "arribana" features a simple, elegant, and aesthetically pleasing architecture, suited to its purpose.

Recognition in Architecture Book

This building is mentioned in the book "Arquitectura popular dos Açores" (Popular Architecture of the Azores).

Common Features

The complex includes pens and stone walls that follow the same architectural style as the other buildings.

State of Conservation

Unfortunately, the building complex is in a poor state of conservation and needs urgent intervention.

Classification of Municipal Interest

According to Regional Decree No. 13/79/A, of August 16, the complex formed by the house and all annexes has been classified as of Municipal Interest since 2002.

Sources: http://ot.azores.gov.pt/store/sarups/512/NOR-Res199_2002.pdf

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt