A beautifully restored four bedroom stone cottage with large living spaces and large bedrooms throughout located in Central Portugal in the village of Chaos. Renovated to a high standard using imported Scandinavian Pine. Two large living rooms, conservatory, lovely roof terraces and lovely garden incorporating a swimming pool. There is an additional lot of 1720m2 across the lane that has a large 'man shed' installed – the area is completely fenced.
In detail ….......

The front door opens into the lounge that features wooden floors, beautiful stone detailing to the walls and pine beams to the ceiling. There are windows to the side and front and a central heating radiator. There is a wood stove that will provide, heat and ambiance during cool winter evenings.

A stone lintel arch leads through to the kitchen area. The kitchen features a range of base and wall units with work surfaces incorporating a stainless steel sink with drainer and extendable mixer tap over. There is a gas hob and electric oven with slimline extractor fan over. Dishwasher and fridge/freezer. NOTE: All appliances are included in the sale.
A further arch leads to the side conservatory. The floors are finished in lovely honey coloured wood and there is a stone feature wall. The conservatory is flooded with natural light from the double patio doors that lead to the front patio, the two large picture windows and the single door that leads to the garden and rear roof terrace.

Th bedroom on this level is large, has lovely wooden floors and a vaulted wooden beamed ceiling. There is a window and single door to the side and patio doors that lead to the roof terrace. The wardrobes are to remain and there is a central heating radiator. The patio doors lead to a very large roof terrace which can also be accessed from the main house. The roof terrace looks over the garden and the pool to the countryside beyond.

The ensuite (which also serves as the guest bathroom on this level) is stunning. It features a sink set onto a vanity unit with a large mirror over, and a toilet. There is a large corner Jacuzzi bath with mirror to side. There is also a shower cubicle which features spray, rain and jet shower options. The bathroom is fully tiled.

Pine stairs set against a natural stone wall lead to the first level of the home.

On this level is a massive bedroom with skylights, wooden floors, vaulted ceiling lined with Scandinavian pine and beams. There is a feature stone wall. (it is possible to divide this room into two separate rooms if need be). The ensuite bathroom has a sink set onto a vanity unit, toilet and a shower cubicle with a shower that offers spray, rain and jet options. The bathroom is fully tiled.

From the main level a further set of pine stairs lead down to the lower level of the home. There is a very large living area with glass blocks to the side providing natural light. The ceiling has been sound proofed and has wood beams. One of the nice features in this room is the built in seating benches on the left wall.

From this room an inner hallway leads to two additional bedrooms.

The first of these is a big room that has tiled floors, window to the side and a central heating radiator. The ensuite bathroom has a sink unit, toilet and a shower cubicle offering spray, rain and jet options. The bathroom is fully tiled.

The second bedroom on this level is used by the current owner as a gym and features tiled floors, window to the side and beams to the ceiling. There is a central heating radiator.

Outside …......

To the front of the house is a large fenced patio area, ideal to sit and soak up the sunshine and spend a few minutes chatting to people passing by or just watching the birds and butterflies flitting among the trees and shrubs.

There is a large driveway to the side that is access via a set of double electronic gates. The driveway leads to a single garage that has an automatic door opener fitted that is to remain. The washing machine hook up is also located in the garage.

The rear garden consists of a lawned garden, a sitting area and a good sized swimming pool with a deck surround. A set of stairs leads from the pool area to the roof terrace. There is a good sized BBQ and preparation area. The back garden is fully fenced and secure.

Across the lane from the property and access via double wooden gates is an additional 1700+m2 of rustic land. There is a section that is fenced for vegetables and an additional fenced area for keeping chickens secure. A wide path leads up to a good sized workshop/shed. There is water and electric here.

On the property also is a borehole that is 117m deep.

There are three fig trees and many olive trees which last year yielded the owner 300 kilos of olives. You can have these taken to the local press and produce your own olive oil.

Other features …...........

The lower level of this home would make an ideal guest annex and/or holiday rental unit if a source of income was desired.

There is a bread van that stops at the front of the house every day except Sunday. On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday there is a fish van that stops at the house.

Within easy walking distance is the local cafe where you can enjoy a cup of delicious coffee and local pastries and provides the ideal place to meet your neighbours.

The house has diesel central heating throughout and a wood stove in the living room.

There is high speed fibre optics internet connection on the property and there are telephone and TV sockets in each room.

There is a local school for children from 3-12 years and a school bus picks the children up and drops them off. 12+ go to school in Ferreira do Zêzere which is 15 minutes away.

A vet is located in Cabacos which is a ten minute drive away so your pets will be well cared for locally. In additional there is an English speaking mechanic who lives less than five minutes away who is very competent so you car will also be well cared for.

There is a post office and cash machine in Areias which is a few minutes away.

Location …..........

The property is located in a lovely village where you can walk to the local café, the ideal place to meet and mingle with your neighbors or just to sit and enjoy a lazy cup of coffee or glass of wine.

The village of Chaos is less than 10 minutes away where there is a pharmacy, cafe, shop and a weekly market.

Alvaiázere and Ansiao are 15 minutes and 30 minutes away respectively. These are both good sized towns where there are cafes, restaurants, shops, public swimming pool, library. Looking forward to a fabulous weekly market where you can pick up farm produce along with all other items of household goods.

Take is 20 minutes away. Tomar is a beautiful city with fabulous parks that run alongside the river that runs through the town. There are many shops, supermarkets, cafes, restaurants and parks. Take has an interesting history and there are museums where you can explore the history.

The stunning city of Coimbra is 45 minutes away and is a fabulous city filled with modern and historical buildings, shops and features. There is always something going on here and there is rarely a time when you will visit without seeing street dancers or musicians or bands entertaining somewhere in the city.

Lisbon and Lisbon International Airport are 1 hour and 20 minutes away.

In a nutshell this beautiful home offers you the beauty and peacefulness of the countryside while being only short distances away from everything you need to enjoy modern life if desired.