OFFERS CONSIDERED

This charming little cottage is situated in a very pretty little village on the edge of the popular town of Macas da Dona Maria.

The property has a brand new roof and all doors and windows have new PVC frames. Currently laid out over one level with two bedrooms the property has the following:

Kitchen: The kitchen is approx. 5m x 4m, with a newly tiled floor, rendered walls and a boarded ceiling which is in good condition. There is currently a sink and worktop but it requires the installation of a ‘working’ kitchen. There is also a traditional fireplace. The kitchen leads on to:

Bathroom: This is approx 1m x 3m with shower, w.c., hand basin and bidet. Whilst serviceable this would benefit from updating.

Living Room: This is approx. 3m x 5.5m with a newly tiled floor, rendered walls and a boarded ceiling which is in good condition. Leading immediately off the living area are the bedrooms.

Bedrooms (2): These are almost identical and approx. 2.5m x 2.5m each with lovely wooden doors, newly tiled floors, rendered walls and boarded ceilings which are in good condition

From the living area we step outside to a concrete patio area of around 1.5m x 2.5m and then down some steps to a larger courtyard area which is partially covered with a ‘porch’ style roof and is around 10m x 5m.

Off the courtyard area there is a wonderful old adega (approx. 4m x 4m) with wooden ceiling and exposed beams. This also has an attic area above where the floor space is slightly larger than the adega itself, and has exposed stone walls. This could potentially be converted into further accommodation or perhaps a mezzanine style bedroom.  Adjacent to this is also a ‘summer kitchen’ area, not equipped but this could possibly be incorporated with the adega and attic in any conversion.

The exterior of the property requires painting but the owner has decided to leave this so that the buyer can choose their own external colour.

Summary: With a land area of approx. 1500m2, the property benefits from day long exposure to the sun with fantastic views over rolling countryside to the mountains beyond. The land is flat, well maintained, with fertile soil and some fruit trees including orange, olive, cherry and nespera.

Situated approx. five minutes from the centre of Macas da Dona Maria, 15 minutes from Alvaiazere, 20 minutes from Ansiao, half an hour to Penela, approx one hour and 45 minutes from Lisbon airport, 2 hours from Porto airport, 45 minutes in either direction to the beautiful and historic towns of Tomar and Coimbra and approx. 30 minutes from Pombal and its train station.

The property has mains water, electricity and also a borehole. Telephone lines are situated nearby.

There is potential here to create a lovely holiday home or possibly a peaceful retirement property.

REF: #6819 | €80,000 | Region: Macas da Dona Maria | Tags: 2 Bed, Bungalow, Holiday Homes, Secondary Income

A 180m2 renovated property in excellent condition located in ‘Sarzeda’, a lovely village not far from the market town of Ansião.

The villa has been recently renovated to a high standard and it consists of: 3 bedrooms, 1 kitchen with dining area, 1 open lounge with fireplace, 2 bathrooms (1 of which is en-suite), and one room that can be used as a bedroom or could easily be converted into an extra bathroom for the ground floor.

The villa has pre-installation for central heating, and has the possibility of being purchased fully furnished and decorated as it is now.

The property has a solid construction with most of its parts being stone made, which gives this villa a unique character with some fantastic stone exposed on both the interior and exterior, blending perfectly with the rural sceneries of this beautiful hideout in Central Portugal.

All necessary amenities are fully working and it is ready to move into at any time.

Stepping out of the patio doors from  the lounge, you will find a large terrace overlooking the beautiful land that comes with this property. There is also a swimming pool (8×4 meters) and further on a traditional stone threshing circle with a lovely BBQ.

To the side of the villa there is a large private parking area underneath the shade of century-old oaks.

The land itself has approx. 6000m2 with 2 wells and a huge variety of trees such as olives, walnuts, figs, pines, oaks, etc.

Private and secluded with the nearest neighbor being approx. 100m away, access to the property is made via a track that serves only the villa and a few agricultural lands nearby.

Only 5 minutes away there is the town of Ansião where one may find the main connection to the beautiful Silver Coast beaches (45 minutes away); it is also of equal distance to either Lisbon or Porto airports (approx. 90 minutes).

In Ansião there is also a variety of shops, health centre, pharmacy, banks, bakeries, cinema, a lively weekly market (Saturday morning) and the usual conveniences found at any other small town.

This is a great opportunity of buying a well designed and built property with huge potential in a charming area and available at a very reasonable price.

REF: #6794 | €185,000 | Region: Ansiao | Tags: 3 Bed, Characterful, Exposed Stone, Holiday Homes, Pool, Secondary Income, Villa

The property is located on a detached corner of a peaceful village with stunning and far reaching views.  The villa is stone made and has a unique style.

Through the main door we enter a large hall with patio doors into the back terrace (stone threshing circle). From the hall to the left we can access the ‘guest’ area of the house. In this part there is a cosy living room with fireplace, fitted wood burner, and large patio doors that allow lots of light. To the left of this snug there is a large double bedroom with fitted wardrobe and an en-suite bathroom. Back to the hall we can access a bathroom and through a large opening to the right the living room. The living room is a huge open space area with a beautifully designed stone made fireplace with wood burner. There’s lots of light inside provided by the several windows such as the glass wall with patio door to the back garden. The room has example electrical sockets and has been prepared for a surround sound system.

A few steps below the lounge there is a spacious dining room. The dining room is between the lounge and kitchen and has a door onto the front terrace. The next room is a large country kitchen in light coloured wood and finished with beautiful granite tops. The kitchen has its own wood burner and a door to the front terrace. Underneath the staircase there is a small pantry. Through the internal staircase we access the first floor.

On the first floor we find ourselves in a corridor with windows highlighting the breathtaking views. To the right we access the master bedroom; a large bedroom with fitted wardrobe, en-suite and patio doors onto a large external terrace. This terrace gives access to the back garden and to the front terrace using the external staircase. There is a door from this terrace/balcony into the corridor as well. Back to the corridor, to the left there are two more double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes and a large family bathroom with hydro massage bath.

Externally accessed and near the kitchen there is a spacious office. The property has lots of storage room as well: there is a storage room/ central heating house, a second storage room currently used as firewood storage and swimming pool machinery room. A garage was started on the front garden below; it can become a garage, a conservatory, a workshop, etc.

The house is glazed tiled throughout and all windows and doors are double glazed. The whole house has central heating powered by a powerful diesel boiler which provides hot water also. There is a gas boiler in the kitchen as a backup for hot water which has never been used. There are three fitted wood burners in total: one in each lounge and one in the kitchen. The house is all very light and airy and the total size is over 400m2. All finished to a very high standard with beautiful stone exposed.

The front terrace is a beautiful elevated area. On the terrace we find the old stone threshing circle, a large swimming pool and a summer house ideal for al fresco dining. The terrace has access to the back garden. The back garden is a beautiful area kept natural with beautiful rocks, wild plants and flowers and surrounded by dry stone walls. It has several trees such as olive, figs and oak.

The front garden has good soil for a vegetable plot and has several fruit trees including orange, apple, peach, etc. There is large parking area near the cobbled road and from this parking area a driveway to the future garage. Three walking paths meet before the stairs to the front terrace: a path from the garage, a path from the parking area and a third path coming from the cobbled road. External grounds are approx. 5000m2.

The property is approx. 5 minutes from Ansião center where all necessary amenities can be found.

REF: #6782 | €275,000 | Region: Ansiao | Tags: 3 Bed, 4 Bed, Characterful, Exposed Stone, Pool, Villa

A beautiful stone house set in an idyllic location. The house is large with more than 200m2 split over two floors. On the ground level there are three cellar rooms (storage), an annex and two separate buildings in the garden (studio and a ruin); cellar one used to be animal accommodation, cellar two the old wine cellar and the third a workshop. The walls are sound and all stone made with 60cm thickness. Internal measurements on the ground floor are:

Cellar 1: 20m2

Cellar 2: 23.20m2

Cellar 3: 22.60m2

Annex: 5m2

Studio: 10m2

Ruin: 20m2

The studio is a brick construction in the garden in good structural condition and easy to convert to a laundry, studio, workshop, guestroom, etc. The ruin is made of stone; there is no roof but most of the walls are still intact and they are ‘footprint’. The ruin can be converted to a guesthouse for example.

The three cellar rooms open into a very private courtyard with beautiful stone floors. From the courtyard we can access upstairs through an external stone staircase that ends in a south facing balcony with amazing views over the valley and village below to the distant mountains. Ground floor rooms and first floor rooms are not connected at the moment but that is easy to do. Upstairs there is a large kitchen with all necessary connections (it includes an old bread oven), two lounge rooms, a hall, a bathroom and three bedrooms. The external walls and kitchen wall are stone made and are structural; all other walls are just partition and can be removed. Internal measurements upstairs are:

Kitchen: 21m2

Hall: 6m2

Lounge 1: 13m2

Lounge 2: 15m2

Bedroom 1: 6m2

Bedroom 2: 5m2

Bedroom 3: 5m2

Bathroom: 4m2

Balcony: full length of the house by 1.20m

The ground floors are stone made and ceilings made of wood with exposed beams. Upstairs the floors are wooden made as are the ceilings. There is electricity, mains water, a council water tap (free water just outside the property), phone and septic tank. The windows and doors are metal. The bathroom has a basin, toilet, bidet and bath/shower.

The house needs renovation but there are still lots of features that can be retained. All necessary amenities are connected.

Outside and apart from the private courtyard there is a garden with approx. 600m2. There is a tiny bit on the right side of the house with an orange tree, a large section in the back of the house ideal for parking, and another large part on the left side of the house. Several established trees include: orange, loquat, olives, bay leave, cherry, vines and more.

This property is set in a fantastic location; it is very private as it is well detached from the compact village below. There are two accesses to the property: a walking trail from the village or a driveway around the village to the property. There is zero traffic in this driveway. The views from the setting are beautiful. The village itself is very pleasant with a nice bar, a tennis court and a river beach fed by two rivers that cross the village. The environment is bucolic as you cannot hear anything else but the birds and the sound of running water on the valley below. This really is still one of the few remaining really private properties in central Portugal.

3km away there is another village with shops, restaurant (with trout lakes) and Castanheira de Pêra is the nearest major town only 10 minutes drive.

REF: #6758 | €45,000 | Region: Castanheira da Pera | Tags: 4 Bed, Characterful, Exposed Stone, Secondary Income

Tuscan style two bedroomed house, completely refurbished, in the centre of historic Avis on the edge of lake Maranhão.

Ground floor :

Large reception with fitted cupboard .

Spacious double bedroom.

Large shower room with  walk-in shower, toilet, bidet and washbasin with cupboard underneath

Mezzanine – kitchen with fitted base units  and marble work top.  New larder fridge and new gas cooker.

The walls have hand painted tiles.

Dining room with French window and balcony view over the square.

Herringbone wooden parquet floor throughout.

Top floor:

Bedroom two opening onto large roof terrace for part shaded relaxation during the day and al fresco dining at night.

Light fittings throughout. Electric hot water tank included.

The property has mains water, mains sewage and has electricity.

Avis has all local amenieties, supermarkets, banks, shops, health centre, schools, cinema, theatre all within walking distance from the house.  By the lake is a large  watersports centre with swimming pool, canoeing, water skiing, rowing, pedaloes, cafe, restaurant and stunning scenery. Fresh water swim in the lake…

Plenty of Portuguese, Roman and ancient history, culture, and architecture within Avis and local towns. Abundant vineyards and wineries to sample and buy delicious local wines. Hunting, fishing and bird watching very popular in the area. Regular and varied choice of festas , markets and events to browse and become one with the relaxed alentejana way of life.

More can be seen on the Avis facebook page:  Município de Avis.

REF: #6712 | €87,500 | Region: Alentejo | Tags: 2 Bed

The property consists of a beautiful plot of land with approx. 3000m2 with an off-plan luxury villa to be built. Plans for the villa were already approved by the Town Hall and the work will begin as soon as there are interested parties. The house will have approx. 300m2 and will look like the 3D images available. All finishes are to be chosen by the new owner. Previous projects by this builder are available to visit in the area. Good location in the village with good views and good access.

The property is located in the pretty town of Alvorge with all amenities in close walking distance: bakery, cafes, shops, butcher, restaurant, etc.

The price is for the land and includes the finished villa.

REF: #6699 | €210,000 | Region: Ansiao | Tags: 3 Bed, 4 Bed, Villa

A Casa Vermelha is a newly completed 6 bedroom family home that can comfortably sleep up to 14 people, nestled right in the heart of beautiful Central Portugal.

The villa is situated in an unspoiled, secluded location that boasts a wide variety of wildlife and outdoor activities.

The building and grounds have been tastefully rebuilt to an extremely high standard with modern, high spec, 5 star facilities, that blend effortlessly into this stunning untouched area of Central Portugal.

The villa is situated in the tiny and private traditional village of Casal Macedo, which consists of just five houses, neatly nestled in between the towns of Cabacos and Figueiró dos Vinhos and only 15 minutes from the historic town of Tomar.

Located on a small traditionally cobbled lane right on the edge of the forest, with stunning south facing views over the mountains.

A Casa Vermelha is ideal as a holiday retreat and benefits from being easily accessible and easy to find being only a 5 minute drive from the IC3 and only 75 minutes from Lisbon airport.

Both of the towns close by have all the amenities you would expect, pharmacies, bars, medical centre’s, hospitals, banks, ATM machines, traditional grocery shops, supermarkets and excellent restaurants serving traditional local dishes.

The beautiful riverside locations of Valbom, Casalinha Santa Ana, Dornes and the Foz De Alge start only 3 kilometres from the house and are ideal for river swimming, fishing and boating. The University City of Coimbra is easily reached within 40 minutes and boasts modern and traditional shopping, museums, cathedrals and river excursions. The historical ( must see ) town of Tomar with its stunning castle is only 15 minutes drive. The quiet sandy and dune-backed beaches of the Silver Coast are also around a 40 minute drive west and the spectacular Serra da Estrela National Park 2 hours east.

The property is close to all local amenities (1KM) but due to its location is very secluded, quiet and totally peaceful.

Ideal if you are looking to get away from it all.

House facilities

A Casa Vermelha is set over two floors and is split into two separate, yet internally adjoining suites, all contained within one spacious, family home.
On the first floor there is a kitchen, a lounge, three bedrooms, (two kings, one twin) and two bathrooms one family, one en-suite. This is complemented by a south facing, externally covered wrap round veranda that has two separate sitting and dining areas. On the ground floor there is a lounge, kitchen, three king size bedrooms and a bathroom.

1st Floor

Lounge
The lounge is accessed via a long external ramp and has two leather sofas seating 6 people, accompanied by leather bean bags, flat screen TV with DVD and UK satellite. Air conditioning, Insect blinds, electric window shutters and access onto the veranda and external dinning area for 6 people via 3 patio windows. Here you will also find a retractable sun awning and comfortable arm chairs and coffee table. The veranda also provides access to the covered seating area outside the kitchen, again with seating for 4 people and offers south facing views over the grounds, pool area and valleys towards the river. The lounge has access via an internal door to the kitchen, access to the internal stairs to the ground floor and to the hallway that leads to the bedrooms and bathrooms.

Kitchen
The kitchen is fully fitted with intergrated oven, hob, microwave, extractor, dishwasher and fridge freezer. There is a two seater breakfast bar and access through patio doors to the veranda and outdoor covered eating area. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you would expect in a modern home and also has insect blinds and electric window shutters.

Master Bedroom
The master bedroom has a king size bed integrated wardrobes, air conditioning, insect blinds, electric window shutters and an en-suite with, wc, bidet, walk in thermostatically controlled shower and twin wash basins.

Bedroom 2
Again a king size bedroom with a king size bed, air conditioning, integrated wardrobes, insect blinds, and electric window shutters.

Bedroom 3
A king size bedroom with twin beds, air conditioning, integrated wardrobes, insect blinds and electric window shutters.

Bathroom 2
This bathroom suite contains a wc, hand basin, walk in thermostatically controlled shower and is located opposite bedrooms 2 and 3.

All bedrooms contain reading lamps, a torch and a hair dryer.

Ground Floor
The internal staircase leads down from the upstairs lounge to the downstairs lounge area via two lockable doors.

Lounge Area
This second lounge contains a four seater leather sofa that converts to a double bed, TV with USB and DVD, lap top, printer and digital DVD library.
The lounge has both an external door and two patio doors that open directly onto the patio that gives access to the outside kitchen and the walled pool area. The lounge also gives access to the down stairs bathroom and to the two bedrooms. Air conditioning, Insect blinds and external electric shutters complete the room. The lounge is connected to the all weather kitchen via a covered seating area.

Play Room / 6th bedroom
Leading directly off the lounge is a large play room / 6th bedroom, where the children can hide away and play games. This room contains a TV, DVD and Wii Games console. The games and additional DVDs for the house are located in this room. For their comfort, this room also has a four seater leather sofa. For their safety this room has been designed without windows and can only be accessed from the lounge. A guest Safe is located in this room for your valuables. The room has comfortable, adult size bunk beds.

Bathroom 3
This bathroom suite contains a walk in thermostatically controlled shower, hand basin, WC and gives external access (in addition to internal) from the pool and BBQ area.
The utility room containing the washer and dryer is also found here.

Bedroom 4
Again a king size bedroom with a king size bed, air conditioning and integrated wardrobes.

Bedroom 5
Again a king size bedroom with a king size bed, air conditioning and integrated wardrobes.

All rooms contain smoke alarms and a carbon monoxide alarm is installed near the gas boiler and wood burner. A full size cot or child’s bed can be erected in the play room should you desire and a travel cot can be placed in any of the bedrooms.

Cleaning cupboard
A lockable cleaning cupboard is found at the bottom of the internal stair case and contains, Ironing board, 2 irons, 2 high chairs, travel cot, baby bath, potty and an array of cleaning materials and products.

Outside Areas
At the front of the house exists a completely secure and shaded garden area with seating. A long sloping driveway that can easily hold five cars connects this area to the rear dinning patio area and outside kitchen, here exists a childrens sandpit and play house nestled beneath a shady orange tree. From this area a lockable gated access leads to the walled pool area. The outside areas all have external lighting. There are no steps at the premises other than the internal staircase, so due to the layout of the property it is suited to wheel chair access and is ideal for small children.

All Weather kitchen
The walled patio area has a large dining table that seats 10 people with a large umbrella. This area looks out towards the mountains and looks onto the pool area. The all weather kitchen is found here.
The kitchen is fully glazed with patio doors and contains an American fridge freezer with ice machine, Hob, oven, George Foreman grill, Deep fat fryer, hostess food warmer, combination oven-microwave, sink, slow cooker, toaster, kettle and wine cooler. This kitchen also contains its own selection of cutlery and utensils and also has the key safe for the house. A large 3 grill BBQ with side burner is also found in the kitchen and can be wheeled out to suit your needs.

Pool area
The dining patio leads to the walled pool area where the full size pool is found. The pool is fitted with shallow steps with a hand rail and an additional ladder. The area is completely paved and landscaped and is accessed via a ramp from the ground floor of the villa. The views over the mountains continue throughout this area.
The whole perimeter of the property is walled and gated offering total peace of mind if you have a young family.

Families With Children Are Welcome

For younger guests there is ample space to run around, or splash in the extra inflatable paddling pool. The patio area is next to the enclosed pool area and is both secure and completely visible for parents from either floor of the villa.

The villa, gardens and swimming pool area are all securely walled with child proof gates and are child friendly.

Books, games toys and DVDs are also available for both children and adults alike.

Inside the villa, baby gates, fire guards and baby barriers can be provided if required.

The villa also has high chairs, a baby bath, potty, cots, pool floats and pool toys that are available and included in the price.
(We do ask that all pool toys and floats are only used in the pool under the supervision of an adult.)

The house is situated on the edge of the forest and the surrounding woodland is available to explore for the more adventurous older child.

As mentioned above, the house has 2 adjoining veranda’s, one that wraps around the side of the property, great for dining alfresco and taking in the mountain views and a further terrace at the back of the property over looking the swimming pool and gardens. There is also a very private walled patio area next to the pool with exterior lighting and BBQ for those lazy evenings outside.

All terraces have comfortable seating as does the fully walled and gated pool area. The pool has shallow steps with a hand rail, (ideal for children or the elderly) a swimming area of 4 metres x 8 metres and a gentle slope that leads to a maximum depth of 1.8 metres.

The pool also has lighting for night swimming.

The paved patio areas have 13 sun lounger’s, sun shades and extra tables and chairs.

The house also has ipod docking for music and broad band facilities that extend throughout the property and grounds.

An external twin shower is also located near the pool with hot and cold water.

Guests have full Private use of the gardens and swimming pool and will have exclusivity during their stay. The walled gardens and the sunken pool area are nicely secluded and are not overlooked, with fabulous views across the valley towards the river.

A guest computer and printer can be provided free of charge if required. We also provide a mobile phone should you need to contact us.

Smoking is permitted in any of the outside areas.

RATES
The Villa is for rental at a cost per week (7 Nights)

The charge rate for parties up to 10 people is £1100 per week (2012)
The charge rate for parties up to 10 people is £1250 per week (2013)
For parties in excess of 10 people an additional premium of £100 per person per week is applicable. This excess charge does not apply to children under the age of 10.

Other Charges

The following sporting options are available to hire if pre-booked in advance with the owner.

2 Person Kayak and life jacket hire.100 Euros per day (A roof rack is required to transport the kayaks)

Mountain Bike hire.15 euros per day per person.

Fishing pole hire.15 euros per day per person. (Fishing licenses can be obtained for you)

PLEASE NOTE
DISCOUNTS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE FOR BOOKINGS OVER 3 WEEKS OR FOR REPEAT BOOKINGS, BOOKED DURING YOUR INITIAL STAY

REF: #6572 | €160 | Region: Figueiro dos Vinhos | Tags:

CASA DAS NOGUEIRAS is a reconstruction of an old rural house and outbuildings. Many original stone walls have been restored. The result is a pleasing blend of old and new.

There are two buildings:

CASA PRINCIPALE Size 160.97 sq ms.

All rooms, including the attractive bathroom, have high ceilings and at least one stone wall.

The living/dining room opens to a stone encircled patio with view to the garden and valley beyond. This room has sun morning and afternoon

There are two bedrooms, one double, and one single. Both have fitted wardrobes.

A study area opens to a patio with mature orange tree. The patio leads to the restored barn.

The kitchen (12.5 sq m) has a good view, and handsome stone wall. The fitted oven and hob have 5-year guarantees, all work tops are granite.

The garage, with automated door, is integral with utility room adjacent. Entry to the house from the garage is via an interior door opening to tiled hallway with beautiful view.

All windows and glass doors are double-glazed, roof and exterior walls insulated.

Floors to the principal house, excepting kitchen, bathroom and hall are wooden.

O Celebes (the Barn) 40.85 square metres

This former barn is built of stone and has entrances on two levels. The walls are 60cms wide, the ceilings are wooden and the windows double glazed with internal shutters. It provides attractive and independent guest or rental accommodation.

The ground level provides living and dining area with neat kitchen corner.

Refrigerator, hob and oven are included in the sale. Two windows overlook the meadow behind the building.

The bedroom, with fitted wardrobe, overlooks the garden and hills which form a backdrop to the valley.

The buildings gets sun morning and afternoon there is a patio in front with built-in benches and table for outdoor meals.

GARDENS

The principal garden is opposite the Barn. It has 210 sq metres. The garden is mainly gravel, stone circled areas enclose water wise flowering plants. There are fruit trees: walnut, fig, quince, nectarine pear and a young apricot. The garden could easily accommodate a good sided swimming pool.

There is also a secret garden of 80 sq metres. This is stone walled, has two mature olive trees and a beautiful view.

A 140cm satellite dish is included in the sale

Level of Electricity potency 6.90

Telephone line supports broadband connection.

SIZES

Total property 676 square metres

Area on which house and barn are built 386 sq metres

Built area – house 160.97

Built area – barn 40.85

Garden 210 sq metres

Small garden 80 sq metres

NEIGHBOURHOOD

This is a tranquil and secure area. Mature trees, flowering and scented plants, both cultivated and in the surrounding fields, attract an incredible number of birds, bees and butterflies.

FACILITIES

Postal service, bread and fish deliveries daily

Restaurant ‘Barroca’ 2 km. away.

Alvorge 4 km. away, has 2 good supermarkets, an excellent butcher, baker and 2 cafes. A gas vendor who delivers, a pharmacy and health centre, cash machine, hardware and ironmonger, there is a primary school, community centre, and petrol station

The town of Ansiao is 9 km. away and has all the facilities of a busy market town. These include a free and excellent Internet facility, a Cinema and ultra modern swimming pool complex.

There are several public bus services leaving from Ansiao. The destinations include Coimbra, Condeixa, Pombal Leiria, Soure and Tomar. The bus to Coimbra stops in Alvorge and will pick up from the turnoff to Vita Nova.   The Tourist Office in Ansiao has excellent information about activities in the region, sporting and cultural.

There are three museums nearby, at Santiago da Guarda, Rabacal and the most well-known, Conimbriga, near Condeixa. All these have regular social programmes, exhibitions, events, astrological evenings in summer talks and a regular excursion called ‘The Roman Tour’, this is led by an archaeologist and covers the main aspects of the Roman legacy in this region.

Penela (9 km. away) is an exceptionally pretty town served by a well informed and helpful ‘Posto do Turismo’ and is a venue for frequent seasonal and cultural celebratory events.

Closest Airport is at Porto – 148 km.

Distance from Lisbon – 166 km.

Price: 175.000€

REF: #6635 | €175,000 | Region: Ansiao | Tags: 3 Bed, Characterful, Exposed Stone, Secondary Income

A beautiful stone house with a separate cottage in a quiet location. The property comes with approx. 2000m2 of land. The main house and cottage are surrounded by high walls which creates a very private courtyard.

The houses are stone made (schist) and so are the surrounding walls and terrace floors. The main house is approx. 100m2 over two floors and has three bedrooms, large living room, kitchen and a shed for firewood with an old bread oven. The house has a very rustic finish with wooden floors, ceilings, windows and doors. There is some stone exposed and a wood burner. The kitchen has all necessary amenities connected and working. There is a bathroom with bath/shower, toilet, bidet and basin. The separate cottage has two rooms over two floors: the upstairs is currently used as bedroom and ground floor as storage; both can be used as bedrooms. More living accommodation is possible as there is still ‘footprint’ to be used. The houses have water (from a borehole), electric and drainage to a soak away tank. Mains water and phone are available nearby. There is good access with a tarmac road to the property. The location is very peaceful in a small detached part of a village with only two houses and a ruin; no close neighbours living permanently nearby.

The land is flat but in terraces to the little stream below. There is a borehole and a tank at the highest terrace to irrigate the land. Several trees include: fruit trees, chestnut, olives, oak, etc. The views are breathtaking to the distant mountains and over the valley below.

The property is located in a peaceful village only 1km away from a bigger village with café/bar. Restaurants and shops in close proximity. There is a river beach only 2km from the house and the big river (Zêzere) is no more than 15 minutes away. The town of Castanheira de Pêra is only 9km away and Pedrogão Grande (Cabril Lake) is only 10km away.

A peaceful property ready to live in, beautiful location and with no close neighbours. Proximity to several rivers makes it perfect for anglers. The several river beaches around make it perfect for summer holidays.

REF: #6457 | €80,000 | Region: Pedrogao Grande | Tags: 2 Bed, 3 Bed, Characterful, Exposed Stone, Holiday Homes, Secondary Income, Waterside Location

A big and beautiful property of approx. 5500m2 not far from Tomar.

The house is spacious with approx.. 310m2 in two levels. In the ground floor there is a garage with electric gates, a huge storage room and a large kitchen. These huge downstairs rooms have patio doors into a covered south facing porch with beautiful stone columns. From there we can see most of the garden stretching down the hill. The views are stunning. The garden is all fenced and includes several trees such as olive, figs, almonds, loquat, plums and more. The garden is composed of two adjoining plots and one of them has building permit (building permit report available). From the garden there is a driveway into the not busy road.

From the large kitchen we can access an area with a bathroom and staircases to the upper floor. Through this stairs we will get to a large area currently used as an office and from there we can enter a huge lounge. This lounge is really big and has interesting features such as the impressive wooden exposed high ceilings and the traditional fireplace with wood burner. The main door from the lounge will bring us to the front of the house where we have a bit of fenced garden. To the right side of the house we have the driveway and garden with building permit and to the left a large terrace with nice views.

Inside and from the lounge we can access the bedrooms area. In this area we have three large double bedrooms one of which with en-suite bathroom. The bedrooms have wood ceilings, wood floors and fitted wardrobes. There is also a large family bathroom.

The house has central heating, wood burner; air conditioning (hot and cold), English sky and more. Kitchen fully equipped with hob, oven, microwave, dishwasher, sink, wood burner, air conditioning and more. Downstairs laundry area with washing machine and sink. The house has solar panel.
The property is located in a village with plenty amenities including shops, bars, etc. Tomar is only 10 minutes away. There is also a beautiful lake/dam only 5 minutes from the property.

An opportunity to buy a luxurious house in a beautiful location.

REF: #6422 | €275,000 | Region: Tomar | Tags: 3 Bed, Characterful, Smallholding, Villa