[1] The residence is into the rural countryside of Mangualde, encircled by walls that divide several patios (with the exception of the western and eastern flanks).

[1][2] The coat-of-arms was sculpted in the 18th century, and belongs to the descendants of the Cardosos, Farias, Amarais and Coutos hereditary lines.

[2] The doorway gives access to the main courtyard and Couto de Homiziados (a frontier space that provided sanctuary from justice).

[1] Doors around the house follow the lintel line, while the sash windows have granite frames, which are repeated all around the property.

A chapel abuts the lateral facade of the residence, built in 1722 and dedicated to Santo António, with its main entrance topped by a niche with the image of the patron.