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5 bedroom Quinta (farm) with barn and outbuildings in Ferreira do Zezere.

Due to its location on the edge of the town of Ferreira do Zezere, this property is a rare find; it is just 5 minutes walk from the town centre yet located in a peaceful spot with forest tracks on the doorstep. The property requires modernisation but is habitable; it would be ideal for equestrian, camping or

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horticultural use to name a few, and due to its location close to the town it has the additional benefit of permitting the construction of additional dwellings on the land plot, if required.

Ferreira do Zezere provides everything necessary for day-to-day living; health centre, supermarkets, banks, shops, cafe bars, restaurants, schools, sports facilities - including a public indoor swimming pool (free of charge) - and weekly market. The river Zezere is just 10 minutes drive away and offers opportunities for swimming, boating, fishing or just relaxing on one of its many river beaches. The World Heritage town of Tomar famous for its Knights Templar history and castle is 20 minutes away; the city of Coimbra approximately 45 minutes; Lisbon airport 1 hour 30 minutes, Porto airport around 2 hours 15 minutes drive and the coast an hour away.

At the front of the property there is a tarmac country lane; there is front door access to the farmhouse from here or via a short track/driveway at the rear. There are five bedrooms, two of which are double and three single. On entering the property from the front there is a wide hallway giving access to two of the bedrooms and the dining/sitting room; from here, there is a corridor leading to two further bedrooms and the bathroom which has part-tiled walls and tiled floor plus toilet, washbasin, bidet and bath. The kitchen and the fifth bedroom are also accessed from the dining/sitting room. The kitchen has a traditional old fireplace with small recessed storage area above; some painted wooden wall and floor cabinets with marble work surface, plus sink.

Solid wood block flooring in a herringbone pattern runs through all the bedrooms, living room and hallway. The windows throughout the property still retain their original wooden shutters.

At the rear of the property there is a large sun room with a small store room at one end. One of the single bedrooms is located on the other side of the store room so it would be possible to knock through to the bedroom to enlarge it, or to add an en-suite bathroom for example. Another possibility is to convert one of the single bedrooms to a second bathroom if required.

At the side and rear of the main house is a complex of outbuildings, store rooms, adega and barn. Horses were once kept in one of the outbuildings. Approached by a flight of steps, there are various large attic spaces that have adequate head height for conversion to more accommodation if required. There is also an outside toilet. A large barn houses a traditional bread oven and there are additional store rooms that could be adapted for different uses. Further down the land and to one side is another small building that could be renovated for various uses. On the opposite side of the land to this there once stood a house that was demolished many years ago but due to its previous existence another house could legally be built in its place.

The land is mainly flat making it ideal for horses, horticulture, camping etc. and has various trees including olive, orange and eucalyptus. There are three wells for irrigation and one has drinking quality water. The land is largely walled to the front and down one side of the land there is an old dry stone wall. Next to this wall there is a country track which leads into the forest, ideal for walking, cycling and horse riding.

Electricity and public mains water are connected. Hot water is provided by a gas boiler.

While the property does need updating and work, it is still possible to live there in its current condition. With a little imagination, and after it has been brought up to modern day standards, this property could provide a great business opportunity or make a superb, spacious family home. A viewing is essential to fully appreciate this property\\\'s potential.

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