This truly beautiful home is located on the edge of a village where you can walk to the local cafes and shops. The house has been completely renovated to a high standard and has central heating as well as full insulation. There are four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a custom kitchen, living room, sun lounge and outside terraces. In addition there is a one bedroom guest annex/holiday accommodation. The lot measures over 7000m2 and include an olive grove and fruit trees. There is a well on the property for irrigation.
IN DETAIL …........
The property is located in a lovely village location. It is entered by way of double gates that lead to a driveway that has a beautiful arbour over which creates a lovely lead up to the house. The driveway leads to a parking area to the front which in turn provides access via a path that leads to a covered terrace giving access to the front door. A single gate to the side leads to a separate entrance into the kitchen area.
The original front door has been replaced with French doors to provide maximum light to the comfortable inner sitting area/dining room. This room has tiled floors and a central heating radiator.
There is a deep arch that leads through to the kitchen and sitting area. The kitchen has been custom fitted and has a matching range of base and wall units with granite work surfaces. The work surfaces incorporate a deep granite sink with mixer tap over, space for a range cooker with extractor fan over and space for a fridge/freezer. There is a centre island with deep storage drawers and a granite worktop. A double window to the front and side provides light into the kitchen area. Central heating radiator.
The sitting area is very attractive and features a Bruno woodstove with an attractive stone surround to the rear. The three large windows here that look out to the side garden flood this room with natural light. A door to the rear leads to a balcony that provides far reaching a stunning views over the garden and countryside.
Off the hall there is a utility room where there is a connection for a wshing machine. This room also provides an additional storage area.
To the left of the main entrance is an arch that leads to the bedrooms and bathroom. The current owners use two of the bedrooms on this level as a lovely sitting area and an office.
To the left the owners have utilized this bedroom as a lovely and comfortable lounge area. The floors are tiled, there is a window to the front and a central heating radiator. Double patio doors lead to a good sized balcony that is the perfect place to sit, relax and absorb the peace, tranquillity and beautiful scenery that surrounds this property.
The bathroom has been completely refitted, there is a toilet, sink set onto an attractive vanity unit with mirror over. A walk in shower with wall separation and fitted with a soaker and regular shower head. A window to the side provides light. The bathroom is fully tiled and there is a central heating radiator.
The second bedroom has a window to the rear looking out over the garden, tiled floors and a central heating radiator.
The third bedroom is being utilized as an office by the present owners. There is a window that looks out over the garden. The room has tiled flooring and a central heating radiator.
From the side hallway a set of stairs lead up to the first floor of the home. This is a huge open plan area that is highlighted by the three dormer windows that look to the front of the property. The present owners have turned this into a master bedroom suite. There are attractive tileds to the floor and an under eaves wardrobe/storage area. A large bath has been installed into one of the alcoves and provides a lovely peaceful area to relax, enjoy a soak and have some 'me' time. There is a beautiful wood vanity with a designer sink set on. A door leads to the separate toilet.
This area really is a wonderful haven that provides completely private space away from the rest of the house.
ANNEX …...........
The guest annex is located at the opposite end of the property so is completely separated from the main house giving both total privacy.
The annex consists of a large room, that has not been finished and is presently used for storage. The owners plans were to turn this into a large lounge area with a terrace to the side and a set of stairs leading to the downstairs which presently houses the main annex.
To the side of this area is a set of stairs that leads up to a large roof terrace that offers lovely views over the garden, olive grove and countryside.
An additional set of steps to the side or the second driveway lead to the front of the guest annex.
The annex has a large seating area to the front and side. Entrance is via a full panel glass door that opens into the main living space. There is a kitchen area with storage units and worksurfaces incorporating a sink with mixer tap over. The main living area has wood floors and patio doors that open to the front with views over the garden. The bedroom is to the side and has wood floors and a window to the side garden. The bathroom has a toilet, pedestal sink and shower. The annex is heated by way of a free standing salamander.
OUTSIDE …........
From the kitchen door a set of rounded steps leads to the side garden. Here there is a outside seating area and a covered kitchen and dining space. The kitchen has a BBQ and bread/pizza oven. This area has an attractive typical Portuguese tile surround. The covered seating area will easily accommodate a large dining table and chairs.
On the lower level of the home are three large rooms. The first houses the heating boiler which runs on wood. There is a woodstore here as well as the gas run water heater. The second room is used as a storage area, the third room has a door that leads to a bathroom with a toilet and a basin – perfect for using when working or relaxing in the garden.
The garden itself has been carefully laid out and planned with orchard, vegetable growing space and a olive grove. There are a variety of fruit trees including apple, pear, orange, grape, kiwis, clementines, persimmons and of course olives.
The olive grove is on the bottom part of the garden which is flat and has 45 olive trees. In this area there is a well with a pump and a large water storage tank.
There are additional double metal gates to the side of the property that leads to a stoned area that provides additional parking facilities.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION …..........
The patio door and windows all have granite lintels.
The property has been fitted with a full insulation system ensuring the house stays cool in the summer months and warm during the cooler winter evenings.
There is full high end double glazing throughout.
The roof trusses were all replaced and have been refitted with chestnut wood.
LOCATION ….......
Within the village there is a cafe which is a short stroll away as well as a shop selling basic groceries. There is a bread van that visits every day except Sunday and there is a butcher and a fish van that visit once a week. The nearest multibanco is 10 minutes away.
The main towns of Oliveira da Hospital, Arganil and Tabua are 15-20 minutes away. Here you will find shops, cafes, restaurants, banks, doctors pharmacies, schools, and all other conveniences you would expect from a good sized town. There are hospitals in both Oliveira da Hospital and Coimbra.
The city of Coimbra is 45 minutes away. Coimbra is a thriving and exciting university city with many and varied, shops, restaurants, cafes, theatrical venues, cinemas and it is filled with wonderful architecture and history. It is rare you will go to Coimbra when there is not an outdoor event or a show or gallery event in place.
The beauty and splendor of the mountains of the Serra da Estrela are an hour away.
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