In this stunningly beautiful area of Portugal is this renovated, three bedroom cottage. With it's open plan living and potential to develop further on the lower level this will make a lovely home and/or holiday home. The garden which is 3500m2 is simply gorgeous and a beautiful country garden filled with colour and texture as it blends into the countryside surroundings.
In detail …....
You enter the property by way of the single front gate or through the double gates to the driveway which leads round to the back of the house, providing room for several cars.
You enter through the front door into a hallway that has wooden floors, an additional set of double doors that lead into the main living area and a door off to the bathroom. In the bathroom is a toilet, pedestal sink and a shower cubicle and in an under counter area the hook up for the washing machine. The bathroom is fully tiled and has a window to the front.
Double wooden doors open into the living/dining room where there are wood floors, a feature stone fireplace with a recuperator ensuring maximum efficiency and heat into this area. There are two windows to the rear overlooking the garden and vaulted ceilings.
A step down leads into the galleried kitchen. There are a good number of base and wall units with work surfaces incorporating a stainless steel sink unit with a drainer and a mixer tap over. There is a gas hob with extractor fan over and an eye level oven. In the kitchen is an impressive amount of work surface and a window to the front.
A door at the end of the kitchen opens out onto the rear patio area that stretches across the back of the house and opens onto views over the gardens and the countryside beyond. There is a covered dining area on this terrace that is wide and will accommodate a good sized table and chairs.
The first bedroom has wood floors and a window to the front with a wide windowsill.
The second bedroom has wood floors, built in robes and a window to the front side in addition to vaulted ceilings.
The third bedroom has wood floors, a vaulted ceiling and a set of patio doors that lead down to the rear terraces and patios.
Outside and to the front of the house on the lower level are two rooms, one of which is used as a workshop and the other as a storage area.
Outside and to the rear is a garden room where all of the garden equipment is stored.
There is a two piece toilet on this level with a toilet and a pedestal sink. The bathroom is fully tiled.
On this level also is a small kitchen that has a base unit with a stainless steel sink and tap over. The room is half tiled and there is space and hook up for a washing machine and other equipment. There is a window to provide light.
There are two additional unfinished storage rooms on this level.
Outside ….....
To the front is a concreted are that leads to the front door and to the side of the property. To the side is a driveway that leads around to the back of the house.
The gardens can only be described as stunning. The owners have clearly lavished a lot of love, care and attention on these gardens. The garden is filled with a huge variety of colourful plants, shrubs, trees, succulents, flowers, both tropical and regional.
There are wide steps immediately facing the property with flower beds to either side with splashes of colour everywhere. The garden beautifully blends into the surrounding countryside. There are lawned areas and plenty of space here to install a pool if desired.
In addition there is a covered outside dining area with a brick built BBQ where you can enjoy outside dining out of the direct sunlight but looking out the wonderful garden.
There is a natural water fonte on the property that can be seen with it's lovely rock surround. This provides all the water that is need to provide irrigation to the grounds.
Location …....
The house is located in a friendly village location with views in every direction.
The busy town of Mirando do Corvo is less than 15 minutes away where you will find supermarkets, mini markets, cafes, restaurants, doctors and all amenities and conveniences you would expect for a busy good sized town.
The beautiful City of Coimbra is less than a half hour away and is filled with wonderful architecture and history along with everything else you would expect to find from a city location.
The nearest beach would be Figueira do Foz which is less than an hour away.
Both Porto airport and Lisbon airport and about an hour and a half away.
Features …........
3 bedrooms
Refitted kitchen
Stunning views
Beautifully planted garden
Friendly village location
Water spring for irrigation
Room for further expansion
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