Description:

Traditional farmhouse carefully modernised and restored by architects to preserve its character. On two floors, with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, private courtyard, patio, veranda, annex and 394 m2 of land with fruit trees. Close to Agueira lake and dam in Travanca do Mondego, near Coimbra, central Portugal. Ready to move into.



Ideal location:



The farmhouse is set back from a quiet village road on the edge of the peaceful farming hamlet of Lagares. It has a secluded garden and courtyard and glorious views from every window. Village amenities close by.



Modern comfort plus character:



Wood-laminate floors and wooden ceiling beams throughout; wood-effect UPVC shutters; open plan living/dining/ fitted kitchen area 5.88m x 7.66m; log-burning stove, ceiling fans in bedrooms. Original stone walls. Both double bedroom 3.2m x 3.39m and twin bedroom 3.0m x 6.27m open via French windows onto veranda overlooking garden, forests and mountains.



Established, landscaped garden:



394m2 two-tier garden with patio, lily pond, bushes and fruit trees.



Scope for further development:



Annex 6.2m x 3.88m across courtyard, comprising second bathroom and bread-oven room, suitable for converting into a self-contained guest wing. Courtyard could accommodate a plunge pool, or the garden a full-sized pool. Twin bedroom has space to create an extra sitting room or study at one end.



Excellent transport links:



Only 5 minutes drive from IP3 and IC6 motorways offering easy access to the historic university city of Coimbra and resorts of the Silver Coast, or further inland to the Serra de Estrella mountains, national park and the Spanish border. 25 minutes drive to A1 north-south motorway, providing a direct connection to Porto or Lisbon. Good rail connections north and south from Coimbra.



Convenient parking:



Private courtyard offers secure space for two parked cars. Further parking available on grass verge by side of house.



Heating:



Hot water provided by boiler. House heated by log-burning iron stove with flue extending through ceiling above to warm the upper floor. Stove currently supplemented by free standing electric heaters in all main rooms but pipework exists for any future central heating installation required.



Communication:



Telephone and WiFi connection. Satellite dish.



Included in sale:



White goods and garden furniture included in sale price and property available fully furnished if required.