Description:

Detached, two acre, riverside property



Detached, two acre, riverside property located within the verdant Ceira river valley at the foot of the spectacular Serra da Lous mountains.



A few minutes walk away is the village of Casal de Ermio where there are three cafe-bars and a renowned public river beach (Praia Fluvial da Bogueira). Ten minutes away by car is the thriving market town of Lous, where there are a full range of amenities. Less than half an hour away by car lies the historical university city of Coimbra, the third largest city in Portugal. The beautiful silver coast is an hour away by car.



Main house



The entrance hall of the house leads to the kitchen with solid wood cabinets, granite worktops and quality stainless steel appliances (Bosch, AEG). The kitchen opens out via double doors onto a walled terrace, perfect for alfresco dining.



The entrance hall also leads to the main corridor, off which are three bedrooms and two bathrooms, one en-suite.



At the end of the corridor is a light and airy living space with triple aspect windows overlooking the river, surrounding countryside and forests. The living space is large enough to accommodate a lounge, dining area and the cast iron stove.



The main corridor, living space and bedrooms have solid oak flooring, whilst the hallway, kitchen and bathrooms are tiled. All interior woodwork and doors are also oak. The bathrooms benefit from integrated electric heating, thermostatic showers and the ensuite has a heated floor.



The walled terrace leads to a fourth bedroom with a tiled floor and vaulted wooden ceiling, that has views over the courtyard and kitchen garden.



Down a few steps is the entrance to the kitchen garden and courtyard.



Ahead is a substantial reception room with large glazed doors opening onto the courtyard and a further set of steps leading to a roof terrace.



Below the roof terrace are cool, shady alcoves that face wrought iron gates through which there are views of the raised flowerbed, land and annex.



Also off the courtyard are two doors, one to a large study and another to the laundry/utility room with solid wood cabinets and granite worktop. This leads to a further room, currently used as a gymnasium and art studio, that could also make an ideal games room/bar.



All exterior windows and doors have stone surrounds and sills and the the exterior stairs and wall trim are solid granite.



Driveway, annex and garage



Vehicle access is via a wide set of double gates that lead down the driveway to a parking area for several cars. From this area there is access to the spacious garage, annex and wrought iron gates leading to the courtyard.



Within the annex there is an irrigation pump room, wood stores, kennel, space for a substantial workshop and exterior WC.



A set of steps lead to a huge roof terrace above the annex with views over the land and river, kitchen garden and courtyard.



To the rear of the annex is the kitchen garden with doors leading to two rooms and a separate storage area.



The irrigation pump room feeds water from the stream behind the annex to the kitchen garden, flower bed, roof terraces and courtyard.



Land and river



The house is detached and set within a flat triangular shaped 6110m2 plot, bordered by 200 metres of river frontage, wooded hillside and the road leading to the property, across which are views westward along the river valley.



The land of this property is so unique and stunning that its seclusion and breathtaking beauty is difficult to convey with words.



Features include wild flower meadow, giant bamboo forest, lush wooded hillsides, secluded riverside walks with sandy beaches and vast natural swimming pool.



Adjoining the property is an additional 2000m2 of wooded hillside with many enormous pine and eucalyptus trees.