in 1850, the palace and estate was sold to antónio afonso velado, who by 1866 had received the title of baron of freixo. by 1870, his success had put him in line for the title of viscount of freixo, resulting in his need to substitute the tavira coat-of-arms on the old building and complete renovations. part of the changes included large murals on mortar within the structure, and attributable to this period. the coat-of-arms of the tavora decorated many parts of the building, but were later destroyed by the marquis of pombal, following the attempted regicide of king d. joseph. the gardens, a nasonian inspiration, were divided by architectonic alleys of with balustrades and small villages of allegorical sculptures, while along the river there ran a balcony.