A detached stone cottage with stunning views over Castelo do Bode lake for sale in Dornes, central Portugal. The property, which has planning approval already passed for an extension, currently measures 60 square metres of construction and is set on a plot measuring 560 square metres.

The property is situated in a secluded position with good views over the lake and surrounding countryside. The property is currently set over one floor though the approved planning permission is to add an extra floor. The approved plans of the property provide a recessed entrance/ dining area to the house with patio doors leading into a spacious living room. The living room would be double aspect and leads through to a dining area with three glass doors leading out to the front of the property. The kitchen would be accessed off the dining room, which has a double height ceiling, though has an exterior access door to the front of the property. There would be two storage cupboards off the kitchen as well as a bathroom. The bathroom would have bath with shower above, toilet, bidet and pedestal sink.

A set of stairs, off the living room will lead to the first floor accommodation. The staircase opens out onto a mezzanine landing area overlooking the dining room. This mezzanine area will be large enough to be utilised as a study area or as a second, smaller living room. There will be two double bedrooms to this floor.

The property is situated in a quiet area and has good views. The property is located in the village of Dornes, which has several cafes and is situated on the edge of Castelo do Bode lake. The closest town to the property is situated at Ferreira do Zêzere, which is around 15 to 20 minutes drive. Ferreira do Zêzere has a range of shops, cafes, restaurants, supermarket, pharmacies, health centre, schools, bus station, banks and sports centres.

The closest airport to the property is situated at Lisbon, which is around one and a half hours’ by car. Lisbon airport is serviced by a variety of low cost airlines which operate regular flights into and out of the United Kingdom and other European countries.