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5 Bed House for sale

Caldas da Rainha, Leiria, Portugal

£557,461 *  [€650,000]

5 Bed House for sale

Caldas da Rainha, Leiria, Portugal

£557,461 *  [€650,000]

Property Details


  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 5

Full Description


A stunning four to five bedroom home located in Foz do Arelho on Portugal's Silver Coast, one of the most requested locations in this area. Perched on the 'hill of the lagoon' overlooking the beautiful Obidos Lagoon, there are 4/5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, large open rooms filled with natural light from the many windows. Beautiful landscaping incorporating a swimming pool and outside terracing. The house has full central heating.
In detail ….........
You enter this property through large double doors with decorative inset glass panels into the large and light filled entrance hall. You will be struck immediately by the beauty of the genuine Brazilian wood floors. The hall extends to the rear of the home where the triple patio doors lead to the outside terrace.

From the hallway which looks down over the main living area you enter into the living room via a small flight of stairs. The stunning floors continue throughout this area. There are triple patio doors to the front again allowing natural light to flood this area. The fireplace has a wood burner insert and has a stone surround and hearth.



The dining room also has a set of triple patio doors that open directly onto the front terraces and garden with views across the lagoon. There are also windows to the side of the room.

The large dining kitchen has a matching range of base and wall units with work surfaces incorporating a stainless steel sink unit with drainer and mixer tap over. There is an electric hob and oven with extractor fan over, hook up for washing machine and dishwasher. There is space for an American style fridge freezer and a family sized table and chairs. Windows to the side and the rear.

From the kitchen is a small inner hallway where there is a door to a two piece bathroom having a pedestal sink and toilet, fully tiled.

Stairs from this hallway lead downstairs where you will find a large utility room with additional hook up for a washer and dryer. NOTE: This room could be fitted out to incorporate an additional kitchen making this area ideal to turn into a guest annex.

There is an open space here used by the present owners as an office. There are windows to the side and patio doors leading to the terraces and the rear garden and pool. A door off to the side opens into the machinery room.

Leading again from the main hallway you go up a small flight of stairs that lead to the bedrooms hallway, again the Brasilian wood floors are evident.

The master bedroom suite is large. There are triple patio doors to the front and single patio doors to the side a beautiful room to wake up in and admire the views to the front. Off the bedroom is a dressing area with built in robes and a master ensuite that incorporates a toilet, sink set into vanity unit and corner shower unit. There are patio doors to the side terrace and a heated towel rail.

The family bathroom leading from the hallway has useful and large storage closets to the sides as you enter. The bathroom has double sinks set into a vanity unit toilet bidet and a jacuzzi style bath with shower over, off taps. Obscured glass window to the side.

The next bedroom has the same beautiful wooden floors, built in wardrobes and patio doors that lead to the side terrace.

There is another bedroom that again has wood floors, built in wardrobes and an ensuite that has a toilet, bidet, sink set into vanity, heated towel rail and window to the rear.

From the entrance hall a small flight of stairs leads down to an additional large bedroom, ideal for guests. There are quadruple patio doors that lead to the rear and directly onto a private terraced area. The bathroom here has a pedestal sink large shower and toilet. Fully tiled.
Outside …........
From the entrance hall there is access to a large roof terrace that has views in every direction over the Obidos Lagoon and the village of Foz do Arelho.

To the rear is a lovely 10 x 4 pool with surrounding terraces and set amidst beautifully landscaped gardens. There are lovely rock gardens, lawns and flowers beds incorporated into the landscaping.

The driveway extends down the left side of the property and leads to a large double garage with roll up door, power and light.

The front garden is mainly laid to lawn with flower beds. The property has walled surrounds to the front and sides.
Location …........
The property is located on the Hill of the Lagoon in Foz do Arelho. It has stunning views over the Obidos Lagoon, the village and surrounding countryside.

In Foz you will find several cafes, restaurants, pharmacy, butchers, several mini-markets, bank, doctors offices and other amenities.

There is a sailing school on the lagoon where you can take all manor of water sports lessons or for those who are more experienced you can rent equipment. They teach sailing, surfing, wind surfing diving and other water related sports.

The beach at Foz do Arelho is always popular due in part to the inlet that leads to the Obidos Lagoon which provides for a safe swimming area for families and on the other side the ruggedness of the Atlantic Ocean where there are fabulous surfing opportunities.

Ten minutes from Foz do Arelho along the Scenic Estrada Atlantico is the town of Sao Martinho do Porto where there is another stunning beach and a vibrant town filled with shops, cafes, restaurants.

Less than ten minutes away is the large bustling town of Cadas da Rainha where there are a plethora of shops, a huge selection of restaurants including local Portuguese delicacies and other ethnic choices. There is a daily fruit and vegetable market and a weekly general market. In the centre of Caldas da Rainha is a stunning centre park area where there is always something going on. There is a secure childrens play area here, a lovely cafe and a pond where the children can feed the ducks.

Lisbon and Lisbon International Airport are less than an hour away. Main transportation links are close by.

 

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