Located in a popular and friendly village, on the outskirts of Caldas da Rainha on Portugal's Silver Coast, is this beautiful home that has undergone extensive renovations in the last 3 years. There are 3 bedrooms on the ground floor and a master suite to the first floor, 4 bathrooms, a large and beautifully remodelled kitchen that comes complete with appliances, a spacious lounge with patio doors leading to a good sized garden and a 11m x 6m swimming pool, terraces and an enclosed summer kitchen.

The house has a full central heating system, powered by a new biomass (pellet) boiler. Windows are uPVC thermal break DG tilt and turn units with composite doors to the front and rear of the property. The ground floor is tiled throughout. The first floor flooring is restored pine.
Detail
Access is by way of double electric gates leading onto the driveway and to the garage/workshop area. There is also access via the front door.

The front door opens into the hallway which leads into a spacious reception area with a terracota tiled staircase to the first floor. This area gives access to three bedrooms and the main bathroom.

The reception area opens up into a generous lounge/dining room. This room has a lovely feel to it and is the hub of the home. The picture window and patio doors to the garden & swimming pool fill the room with light. There is an attractive fireplace with stone surround that provides heat to this area on cooler evenings.
The kitchen, adjacent to the living room, is very spacious and has been completely remodelled. It comprises a range of bespoke base and wall units as well as an island with butcher's blockeffect worktop. Units are complemented by black granite worktops and an under mounted double sink and drainer with mixer tap. There is a beautiful Rangemaster Professional Delux 5 ring cooker with main oven and warming drawer which will remain with the property along with the other appliances, including a Neff dishwasher and a Neff American style fridge/freezer with ice and water dispenser. The kitchen is complemented by traditional Portuguese tiles to the rear of the cooker. There is a triple landscape window overlooking the back garden.
Off the kitchen is a spacious utility room that houses the biomass boiler central heating system, a 300ltr hot water tank serviced by the boiler, a gas fired water heater (for summer use) and a Meile washing machine.

Master Bedroom: To the first floor is a large master suite. This lovely space has patio doors opening onto a walled veranda with views over the countryside. One wall is lined with built in bespoke wardrobes designed to accommodate his & her storage and drawer/vanity unit. The ensuite bathroom has a free standing bath with a hand held shower mixer tap. In addition, there is a w.c., and a basin set on a vanity unit. The bathroom is partially tiled and there is a window to the side.

Bedroom 2: A large bedroom with bespoke fitted double wardrobes and drawers. There is a large double picture window overlooking the garden. The ensuite bathroom has a pedestal basin a w.c., and a corner shower unit with window to the side. The bathroom is tiled.

Bedroom 3: Double bedroom with windows to the front of the house. There is an ensuite bathroom with basin set on a vanity unit, w.c., and a corner shower unit. The bathroom is fully tiled and has an extractor fan.

Bedroom 4: Double bedroom with windows to the front of the house.

Family Bathroom: Main bathroom sits to the rear of the spacious entrance hall and features a basin on a vanity unit, a w.c., and a large corner shower unit. The bathroom is tiled with a window to the side.
Outside
A quiet single track country passenger train line borders the rear of the property and runs infrequently.

The outside of this property has been carefully planned out and considered to provide areas of privacy and relaxation but also incorporating areas where you can entertain and dine. There is also a beautiful swimming pool that is not overlooked.
There are extensive patio/terraced area's surrounding the pool and the house. The enclosed annex to the side of the property has been transformed into a wonderful outside dining/BBQ room which provides the perfect place to entertain guests and enjoy time with family and friends. It incorporates a large dining area and a brick built BBQ & bread oven.
To the side of the property is a 11m x 6m saltwater swimming pool with full planning permission.
There is also a double electric gate with intercom system leading to a parking area and garage/workshop.
To both sides there is an easily maintained garden area, surrounded by a privacy hedge.
Location
Located in a popular and friendly village just give minutes outside the main town of Caldas da Rainha, there are two cafes within walking distance, both offering fresh baked bread and sweets along with a variety of freshly brewed coffee.
A five minute drive will put you in Caldas da Rainha. Caldas is a lovely town that is large enough to provide all you need while still maintaining a welcoming and vibrant community feel. In Caldas there are an unending array of cafes and restaurants, catering to every taste, including vegan, gluten free and other dietary preferences. Caldas has hotels, shopping centres, cultural centres, supermarkets, banks, pharmacies, doctors, dentists, two hospitals, schools for every level. There is also a fabulous centre park where there is usually some form of entertainment taking place. There are often art displays here; once a month there is a fabulous outdoor antiques and flea market that stretches throughout the entire park and makes for a great day out. There is a duck pond in the park where you can rent boats and there is also a children’s play area.
There is a daily fruit and vegetable market in Caldas where you can buy wonderful and fresh local produce as well as fresh baked bread, cheeses, pulses, beans, nuts, dried fruit, beautiful and colourful fresh flowers, baskets and many other local artisan products. There are several cafes directly off the market to enjoy a relaxing coffee while picking up your produce. A Monday market covers a huge area and at this market you can expect to be able to find pretty much anything for the home or garden.
The closest beach is Foz do Arelho, which is less than a ten minute drive away. The village of Foz do Arelho has several mini markets, cafes, restaurants, bank, hotels, as well as one of the most scenic and beautiful beaches in the area. The beach area is lined with a selection of cafes and restaurants. One one side there is the ruggedness of the Atlantic Ocean and on the other the safety of the Óbidos Lagoon, making this a safe beach for families to enjoy. There are many outdoor activities carried out here including wind surfing, kayaking, sailing and other water-sport activities. There is also a sailing school where you can take lessons and rent equipment. A purpose built cycle track stretches from Foz do Arelho connecting to the Estrada Atlântica where you can cycle for miles. There are also fabulous walks that surround this entire area.
A fifteen minute drive and you are in São Martinho do Porto. The town itself surrounds the shell shaped bay which in itself provides a safe area for families to enjoy days on the beach with safe swimming. The beach stretches all the way around to the nearby village of Salir do Porto. In São Martinho do Porto there are numerous restaurants and cafes that cater to many different palates. In addition there is a pharmacy, supermarkets, several mini-markets, butchers, bakeries, lovely pastry shops, gift and souvenir shops as well as clothing chops and shops with wonderful products for the home and garden.
Lisbon and Lisbon Airport are approximately one hour away. A regular bus service runs from Caldas da Rainha to Lisbon