Full Description
This unique property boasts a large and spacious 2 bedroom house, as well as a stone 1 bedroom rental and a 1 bedroom timber cottage. There is also swimming pool and the whole property is surrounded by breathtaking views.
This property would make an ideal home or tourism retreat. It is located in a quiet location, with no traffic except for the odd tractor and sheep and goats passing.
In detail ….....
Entrance to the property is via iron gates that open onto a calçadas driveway.
The house is accessed by way of a set of french doors that open into the kitchen/dining room area.
The kitchen has a range of lower units with granite work surfaces incorporating a porcelain sink with mixer taps, a 5 ring hob and a gas oven with extractor fan over. There is also dishwasher. A large window over the sink look out into the garden. The floor is insulated and is beautiful solid wood and there is a central heating radiator.
The utility room, which is off the kitchen has a tiled floor and part tiled walls. There is a connection for a washing machine and the hot water heater is also located in this room. A door from the utility room leads to the driveway.
The lounge area has solid wood flooring that is insulated. There is a window which looks out onto the garden and a large fixed picture window that floods this area with light and gives views to the garden. There is an additional window at the far end of the room along with a set of French doors that open to the patio area.
The wood burner in the lounge area has a back boiler for the central heating which can be run on either wood or fuel.
From the lounge there is a hallway with built in bookshelves the flooring here is solid wood.
Bedroom 1 has wood flooring and a window to the rear.
The family bathroom has a toilet, sink set into a vanity unit and shower cubicle. The bathroom is fully tiled, has a central heating radiator and a window.
The master bedroom is a large and bright room with two windows. The floor is carpeted. The ensuite bathroom has a pedestal sink, toilet and a large walk in shower cubicle. There is also additional storage in this room.
Stone House Rental 1
This stone house has been restored to a high level. Before entering there is a shaded patio area. Here there is a cupboard which houses the water heater and gas bottle for this unit.
Once inside the lower level is insulated and has tiled flooring. There is a kitchen area which has a single stainless steel sink with mixer tap, a fridge, matching upper and lower units. In the seating area there is a wood burner providing heat. A set of steps leads to the bedroom area which is on a mezzanine level. The floor and ceiling are all wood with insulation.
Timber House Rental 2
This is set on a lower level of the property with beautiful views. On entering there is a small kitchen area with a single stainless steel sink and mixer tap, a sleeping area and a separate toilet and shower room. The cabin is fully insulated and has tiled floors and wooden ceilings.
Outside .......
Immediately to the rear of the house and leading directly from the lounge is a beautiful covered outside seating area that offers far reaching views over the countryside. Just off this area is the attractive kidney shaped swimming pool.
There is a large garage/workshop that has electric and is fully insulated, with extra storage in the roof space. Next to the garage is a carport for 2 cars.
Behind the main house there is a wood store and also a dog kennel, enclosure and also the boiler room for the central heating.
There are solar panels for the hot water and the energy rating for this property is A+
This property has it's own water mine which the current owners use to fill the swimming pool and water the gardens.
There is a carport at the end of the property which currently houses the lawnmower, tractor etc , but could be used as a carport for guests or as storage.
There are numerous varieties of fruit trees including oranges, tangerines, blood oranges lemons, grapefruit, olives, apples, cherries, chestnuts.
There is approx 400m2 of calcadas all around the property making for easy access to all parts and providing ample parking.
The land in total is 5960m2 over 5 terraces and there is a large 30000 litre water tank.
Location …....
The property is located 15 minutes away from Alvaiazere, where you will find supermarket, cafes, restaurant, public swimming baths and all other amenities you would expect for a small town.
The property is located only 4kms from Dornes. Dornes is a beautiful lakeside village that looks out over the Castelo do Bode Lake which is absolutely stunning and where there are many stunning river beaches and beautiful views.
The cities of Tomar and Coimbra are 25 and 35 minutes away respectively and are beautiful towns, filled with a rich history, beautiful architecture and a plethora of shops, cafes, restaurants and where on many days you can be entertained by various groups and buskers.
The property is approximately and hour and a half from both Lisbon and Porto airports.
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