Full Description
Located right in the town of São Martinho do Porto, you can walk to the beaches, shops, cafés, restaurants and all other amenities of this lovely town. This home would make an ideal permanent home, holiday home or an investment property for rental income from holidaymakers.
The property consists of 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a large living/dining room and a large dining kitchen. There is also a large basement garage/workshop/hobby room. Outside there is an easily maintained garden to the front and rear.
Detail
Access to the property is by way of a single gate that opens onto a path leading to the front door which opens into the large open plan living and dining area. The floors are finished in large neutral tiles. There is a set of French doors that open onto the front balcony and also a large double window. An attractive pellet burner provides heat and there is a central heating radiator.
The downstairs bathroom has a sink set into a vanity unit with a large mirror over. There is a W/C., and a corner shower unit. The bathroom is fully tiled and there is a heated towel rail.
The kitchen is spacious and fully fitted. There is a range of base and wall units with work surfaces that incorporate a gas hob with extractor fan over. The stainless steel sink with drainer looks to the rear garden. In addition there is a built in electric oven, a dishwasher and a space for a washing machine. The cupboards and storage are plentiful.
The dining space here is a very good size and would easily accommodate a family sized dining table and chairs. There is a central heating radiator and double French doors lead onto the back patio and to the garden.
Stairs from the main living space lead up to the first level of the home. The hallway leads to the bedrooms and bathrooms and there is a central heating radiator.
The master bedroom is a good size and will easily accommodate a king size bed. There are double windows that look over the rear garden. The floors are tiled and there is a central heating radiator. Built in wardrobes provide ample storage space. The ensuite bathroom has a pedestal sink with a mirror over, a W.C., and a large shower. The bathroom is fully tiled and has a heated towel rail.
The family bathroom has a bidet, W.C., sink set into a vanity unit with a mirror over and a full bath with shower. The bathroom is fully tiled and there is a heated towel rail.
The second bedroom is equally as large and has French doors that lead onto the balcony. There are built in wardrobes and a central heating radiator.
The third bedroom has a large double window and built in wardrobes. The floors are tiled and there is a central heating radiator.
On the lower level is a large space that combines a garage space along with a workshop/hobby space. A double up and over garage door allows vehicular access. The floors are fully tiled.
The loft space is this house is accessible and used as storage by the current owners.
Outside
To the front of the property a single pedestrian gate opens into the front garden. A path leads between two easily maintained beds that have attractive ornamental trees planted and colourful flowers.
Directly off the back of the house and off the kitchen/dining area is a covered patio area, a larger paved sitting area and a very easily maintained space that has been finished with earth toned pebbles.
Location
This property is located in the town of São Martinho do Porto. São Martinho is one of the most popular towns and beaches on the Silver Coast. The town itself surrounds the shell shaped bay which in itself provides a safe area for families to enjoy days on the beach with safe swimming. The beach stretches all the way around to the nearby village of Salir do Porto. In São Martinho do Porto there are numerous restaurants and cafes that cater to many different palates. In addition there is a pharmacy, supermarkets, several mini-markets, butchers, bakeries, lovely pastry shops, gift and souvenir shops as well as clothing chops and shops with wonderful products for the home and garden. A promenade and cycle track stretches around the whole bay with the cycle track connecting to the Estrada Atlântica where you can cycle for miles. There are also fabulous walks that surround this entire area.
The town of Caldas da Rainha is a 15 minute drive. Caldas has a population of approximately 52,000. Caldas is a lovely town that is large enough to provide all you need while still maintaining a welcoming and vibrant community feel. In Caldas there are an unending array of cafes and restaurants, catering to every taste, including vegan, gluten free and other dietary preferences. Caldas has hotels, shopping centres, cultural centres, supermarkets, banks, pharmacies, doctors, dentists, two hospitals, schools for every level. There is also a fabulous centre park where there is usually some form of entertainment taking place. There are often art displays here; once a month there is a fabulous outdoor antiques and flea market that stretches throughout the entire park and makes for a great day out. There is a duck pond in the park where you can rent boats and there is also a children’s play area.
There is a daily fruit and vegetable market in Caldas where you can buy wonderful and fresh local produce as well as fresh baked bread, cheeses, pulses, beans, nuts, dried fruit, beautiful and colourful fresh flowers, baskets and many other local artisan products. There are several cafes directly off the market to enjoy a relaxing coffee while picking up your produce. A Monday market covers a huge area and at this market you can expect to be able to find pretty much anything for the home or garden.
Lisbon and Lisbon Airport are approximately one hour away. A regular bus service runs from Caldas da Rainha to Lisbon. The high speed trains run from Lisbon down to the Algarve.
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