This home has undergone a programme of refurbishment that incorporates many of the original features of this stone house. In a private location only two kilometres from Castenheira de Pera the property offer 3-4 bedrooms, a large dining kitchen, sitting room, dining room (or office), bathroom. This property offers a comfortable home in a tranquil and peaceful setting in Central Portugal.
IN DETAIL ….....................
The house is accessed from the sunny and large front terrace via a split stable door that opens into the large dining kitchen.
The kitchen has a range of base and some wall units with work surfaces incorporating a double stainless steel sink with single drainer and mixer tap over. There is space for a range cooker and fridge freezer. A double window looks to the front and there is a convenient breakfast bar/preparation area. The kitchen is large enough to accommodate a family sized dining table and chairs. There is a lovely vaulted ceiling in this aea. Restored French doors provide acces to the lounge.
From the kitchen a set of steps lead up to an additional room that could be utilized as a formal dining room or an office/hobby room or as an extra bedroom.
The lounge has high ceilings and the natural stone walls have been left on two sides. A free standing wood burner has bee installed to provide warmth on the cooler winter days. There are a set of patio doors that lead to the front terrace and offers views to the countryside beyond.
From the lounge a small set of steps lead up to a landing where a door opens into the first bedroom.
The first bedroom is a large double room and has multi pane french doors that lead onto the exterior balcony that looks out over the walled courtyard area and further into the valley and across to the countryside. There is also a lovely window seat and stone feature walls.
A set of steps leads up to the first level of the home where additional bedrooms and bathroom are located.
The second bedroom is also a double room and many of the original features have been restored and incorporated including a stone window seat and a small decorative wall alcove. French doors opens up onto the sunny balcony which also looks over the courtyard and countryside. This room also has a large storage cupboard.
The third double bedroom also incorporates many of the original features including the stone walls.
The bathroom has a sink set onto a vanity unit, there is a toilet, a full bath and a separate shower cubicle. The bathroom is fully tiled and has a window to the rear.
OUTSIDE …..........
The house sits on a lot measuring 13068m2. It is in a peaceful and tranquil setting that provides privacy with being at all isolated. The house is south facing and has stunning views over the countryside and dow the valley. There are three small hamlets within reasonable walking distance and here you will find a shop, cafe and bar.
The land has several terraces and an enormous meadow which sits next to the river which runs the whole width of the land and has a flow all year round. The river splits into two where it enters the land and the current owners have, from one branch, created a natural swimming bath. The other branch of the river falls into a water hole where it operates a steel wheel that generates power.
Immediately adjacent to the house is a stone wall area that enclosed at 45m2 patio. This is on the title deeds and could be made into an annex. There are oak trees in this area that provide shade. In addition a stone bread/pizza oven in this area has been restored to working order.
There are many fruit and nut trees on the property including plum, apple, cherry, quince, pear and chestnut. There are 30 olive trees and in addition, cork, pine, cork oak and as if that were not enough there are 400 meters of mature grape vines.
In the forest area there are two level terraced areas that are suitable for the installation of caravans or mobile homes, a stone track has been created to make for easy access. There is a water supply here in addition to an outside toilet.
LOCATION …..........
The property while being totally private is only 2km from the town of Castanheira de Pera. This is a good size town where you will find, cafes, shops, banks, post office and a weekly market. There is a river that runs through the town and provides two river beaches and a water fall. In addition there is a library and a sports centre. In the town also is Praia de Rocha which has the largest outdoor wave machine swimming pool in Europe.
The house is situated less than half an hour to Pombal, Tomar and Coimbra which are all large towns/cities offering a plethora of shops, cafes, restaurants, supermarkets, doctors offices, pharmacies, entertainment venues, parks, markets and all other facilities you would expect from a large town or city.
The property is located close to all transportation links including the IC8, A13 and A1.
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