Property summary
Amazing Property for sale with an area of 46000 m² located in the beautiful foothills of the Natural Park of Serra da Estrela.
A fantastically rare opportunity to purchase a genuine well proportioned rustic granite farmhouse set in its own courtyard, situated in this area of Portugal should not be missed! Sympathetically restored and brought up to date, it would make a fabulous home and business investment opportunity for anyone interested in ecology and sustainable living. Its location also benefits from an excellent micro-climate that distinguishes it from the rest of the region.
The land of the property is also exceptional in its nature, being planted by the current owners with a huge variety of both deciduous and fruit trees and which benefits from constant all year round, clean water supplies from various water sources including a river and stream both being tributaries that later form the river Zêzere.
The property comprises of a fully restored and updated one bedroom house, finished to an exceptionally high standard throughout, which could easily be used to generate income as a holiday home. The house is also highly energy efficient and incorporates high levels of insulation in both the roof, walls and floors. Also, where applicable, sustainable materials such as sheep’s wool insulation, Leca and limecrete have been used.
The one bedroom house comprises of:
Accessed from the main door which leads into a
Hallway.
Which has a large wardrobe and leads to:
Bathroom
Which has been fully fitted with a luxurious walk in, non slip, wet room area with rain head shower. Together with granite partition walls and shelf details the owners have managed to perfectly harmonize the old rustic with the new. The attention to detail is amazing. Complete with atmospheric floor and wall lighting and a roof skylight for natural light this bathroom really does have the wow factor.
For added comfort in those colder months, the bathroom also benefits from a heated towel rail, whilst the hallway and bathroom have underfloor heating fitted for the buyers future use with the simple addition of a new heat source.
The bedroom
A spacious, light and airy bedroom with full king size bed and amazing views from French windows and granite balcony over the surrounding countryside and distant mountains to the front of the property. Fitted with a large, flat screen, wall mounted television. Tastefully renovated and decorated with sustainable limecrete, lime wash paints and solid pinewood flooring.
There is also a side access door situated from the bedroom to the main house for easy access.
From the bedroom there is a well constructed solid pinewood closed tread staircase with banister rails that lead down to the:
Kitchen
Here we find a beautiful fully fitted modern kitchen with good sized granite countertops and storage which has been designed to maximize use of space with a generous table and comfy seating area to relax and dine with friends. The kitchen is supplied with potable water from a borehole. The kitchen also includes:
A wood burning kitchen range with oven which supplies ample heat to the kitchen and bedroom above.
A fitted gas hob with carbon filter extractor fan.
An under counter fan assisted oven with grill.
A good sized fridge freezer for everyday use.
Solid pine flooring.
The house also benefits from energy saving, high specification, thermal break metal doors and argon filled double glazed windows throughout.
French windows to the front of the property which lead outside to:
A lovely shaded area under an established grapevine covered arbour, supported by two impressive granite columns which is adjoined to the main house.
The main house is partially renovated and benefits from a super insulated roof where the current owners have managed to maintain and reveal the original chestnut beams creating a wonderful high ceiling.
The main house is a typical traditional old farmhouse where the current living area is on the first floor situated over a storage area on the ground floor. The ground floor area is large enough to be converted into a kitchen, dining and living area. Also, the property boasts extra space at the back of the building with fitted roof window, which again could be converted into a family bathroom and main bedroom with a good sized utility area on the ground floor and ground floor shower room.
The current living and bedroom area on the first floor is open plan and includes an efficient wood burning stove, a small but fully usable adjoining kitchen and a useful storeroom. The kitchen is supplied with filtered spring water. Whilst the main house could benefit from more internal works it still provides comfortable habitation and has huge potential for a buyer to expand upon. The property also has both a reliable landline telephone and internet connection and is on the mains electric.
When we step outside into the main courtyard there is also a further fully renovated, open barn/bread oven and barbecue area with kitchenette, a very comfortable dining lounge area, an additional guest bedroom and a bathroom with a modern suite, beautiful decorative tiles and rain head shower.
The farm also has two other substantial outbuildings which could be renovated to create further accommodation/ income.
The Land
As well as the many other terraces that the property is surrounded by, there is also an organic vegetable garden one terrace below the house, which provides a good variety and amount of vegetables and flowers throughout the year. This includes some highly productive perennial beds such as rhubarb and asparagus, strawberries, raspberries and blackcurrants as well as an assortment of culinary herbs. These can all be easily maintained and regularly watered through both a drip feed irrigation and sprinkler systems operated on timers. The garden terrace also has a level area which is used for a 4.5 meter diameter pool during the summer months.
For avid growers and those who wish to expand into larger scale production of crops as a potential business concern, there is more than adequate flat terraced land and a large field next to the river with good water supplies to achieve this if desired. The land currently has three water irrigation tanks all with their own springs. There are a further 4 natural springs, a stream and river as well as a borehole for potable water.
In conjunction with the ability to grow on a much larger scale you cannot fail to notice the efforts of the current owners to improve the habitat and ecology of the land. For last decade they have allowed and nurtured the land back to now partial woodland.
Here as well as many mature olive trees and grapevines you will find an array of deciduous and fruit trees not commonly seen on most typical farms. The canopy from these trees not only provides valuable cool shade during the summer months but also offers a home to an incredible variety of animals and birds including nightingales, golden orioles, woodpeckers, Iberian magpies bee catchers and cuckoos to name but a few.
The trees included are:
Fruit
Apple varieties, Pear varieties, Plums varieties, Nectarine, Peach, Apricot, Orange, Satsuma, Tangerine, Grapefruit, Lemon, Lime, Mulberry, Elderflower, Quince, Pomegranate, Fig varieties, Strawberry tree (Lychee), Sweet Cherry various white red and black, Sour Cherry(Ginjas), Loquat (Nespereira),Japanese persimmon (Diospyros), Papple tree, Kiwi, Grapevines, Thornless Blackberries, Gooseberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, Passion flower, Ground cherries, Pink Peppercorn Tree, Hawthorn and Juniper berry.
Nuts
Sweet chestnut various, Walnut, Almond, Hazelnut.
Others
London Planer, Sycamore, Ash, Oak various, Cork oak, Horse Chestnut, Linden Tree (Tilia), Silver Lime, Silver Birch (Betula), Holly, Weeping Willow, Goat Willow, Beach, Ornamental Cherry, Ginkgo, Redwood, Blue Pine, Golden Crest Cypress (Lemon scent), Italian Cypress, Laurel, Tulip Tree, Elm, River Alder, Bamboo, Maple, Magnolia, Buddleia, Hackberry, Wisteria, Honeysuckle, Mimosa, Eucalyptus, Mediterranean pines.
Plus 52 olive trees.
The farm is secluded but has excellent access to the N18 and is only 5km away from the nearest A23 junction which can take you directly to Lisbon, Spain or Porto. Nearby City of Guarda is a 25min drive and a 15min drive to the pretty Medieval town of Belmonte which has a good mixture of cafes and restaurants and supermarkets. Belmonte also hosts a large medieval festival every summer.
You can also take advantage of the surrounding area’s incredible nature trails and crystal clear river beaches such as Valhelhas. Or visit the Serra Da Estrela Torre to take in the amazing mountain views and fresh air or for a spot of skiing during the winter months. All within easy reach.
This property is a real gem for those who want an uncomplicated, partial project to express their own character and ideas. If it's helpful, the owners can assist with any ideas for future works. All houses and outbuildings benefit from good solar orientation and amazing views. The current owners have ensured that they have preserved the harmony of the old buildings in their renovation works and this is reflected in a considered union of traditional features and the values of modern living.
If you love the countryside but want easy access to a city, desire a different way of life, for housing, leisure, farming or for a luxurious tourist project and are looking for an extraordinary place to call home, this is your property.
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Price 250,000 €
Price / sq metre: €/m² 1,152.07
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Reference:
98493