The Estate of Boa Hora (Portuguese: Quinta da Boa Hora) is an agricultural property and manor house in the civil parish of Terra Chã, municipality of Angra do Heroísmo, in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores.
| Estate of Boa Hora | |
|---|---|
Quinta da Boa Hora | |
 A lateral view of the two story manorhouse of the estate along the roadway in Terra Chã | |
| General information | |
| Type | Estate |
| Architectural style | Baroque |
| Location | Terra Chã |
| Country |  Portugal |
| Opened | fl. 18th Century |
| Owner | Portuguese Republic |
| Technical details | |
| Material | Basalt |
History
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For many centuries the estate was the personal residence of the Barcelos dynasty, a family of landed gentry and rich merchants.
It was the home of Isidro Barcelos Bettencourt, a Portuguese politician and party member of the PNR Partido Nacional Republicano (National Republican Party) in Angra do Heroísmo, and functionary of the Portuguese government.
Architecture
editThe manorhouse is a large two-story building or considerable dimensions, with patio and garden (oriented to the east) containing various exotic plants of considerable dimensions and age. The buildings also include a private chapel.
This signeurial building, with austere facade, is also marked by various flourishes, including the obvious pinnacle over the main gate of sculpted stone.