Four bedrooms village location 15000m2..

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As you drive into the area where this property is located you cannot fail to fall in love with the hills and the vineyards that surround and envelope this area. Located in a beautiful rural area but within 10 minutes of the town of Alcobaca, this property has everything going for it and will offer you the privacy and seclusion you crave without feeling isolated or out of touch or reach.

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he main property has four bedrooms and two bathrooms and two separate kitchens. There are outside patio and terrace areas in addition.

There are also outside buildings and a large garage that could easily be converted into additional living accommodation.

In detail............

Enter the property through the front door into a cozy combined kitchen, living area. The kitchen area consists of a range of base and wall units, with work surfaces incorporating a 1 ½ stainless steel sink with drainer. Also incorporated is a gas hob. There is also an electric oven and extractor fan and a hook up for washing machine.

The living area is highlighted by the cathedral ceiling, double patio doors to the outside and the fitted pellet stove. An additional feature is the exposed stone wall area that was incorporated from the original structure of this home.

The bathroom has a double sized walk in shower, pedestal sink and toilet.

The master bedroom has two areas where the original stone has been exposed. The storage boxes on the wall are useful and are to remain. There are windows to the rear offering views over the countryside.

The second bedroom has tiled floors and a window to the rear.

The upper level of the house has been utilized as an attractive and separate guest annex. You enter into the kitchen area which has a matching range of base and wall units with work surfaces incorporating a 1 ½ stainless steel sink unit with drainer. There is a hook up for washing machine. Tiled floors.

A step up takes you to the living/dining area that features wood floors and a cathedral ceilings Patio doors lead onto the side verandah where you can relax, absorb the scenery and look out over the Monte de Capuchos vineyards while sipping their very excellent wine which can be bought locally.

There are two double bedrooms with wood floors and windows to the rear.

The bathroom has a toilet, pedestal sink and a large walk in shower. Window to the front.

To the exterior is a large garage/shed/shop area that has an area that was previously used as the kitchen for the home and still has a working chimney and slab cooking area. Off this area is a large garage that could be converted into an additional two bedroom annex. There is also a separate room that would be ideal as a bathroom.

Elevated from this area is the pool that offers amazing views of the adjoining countryside and is surrounded by decking and a lovely pagoda style sitting area. A fabulous place to entertain, relax and enjoy your surroundings.

Further along the property is a old house that again can be converted and still houses the old bread and pizza oven which could be incorporated into the design. There is also what was originally an animal house which has four separated sties.

All of this property sits on 15,000m2 of land +/-. On the land are pear, peach, apple, nespra, apricot, pomegranate, golden plum, cherry, lime, damsons and fig trees in addition to a huge walnut tree. You can make jams, jellies, chutneys to your hearts content, or simply enjoy picking and eating fresh fruit when in season.

The present owners have created large vegetable growing areas on the land where they are growing tomatoes, chilli\'s, lettuce, beetroot, onion, and many other vegetables. There is a large storage well that provides all of the water necessary to irrigate this area making the property quite self sustaining. The owners advise that in five years the well has not run out as it is fed from the run off from the Candeeiros Mountains.

The property has had insulation placed in the walls, ceiling and roof, making this an economical home to heat and keeping it cosy on those cool winter evenings.

The bustling town of Alcobaca is only ten minutes away, Caldas da Rainha about 20 minutes south and Leiria is about 15 minutes north so you can enjoy the beauty of this village home, nestled in the beautiful countryside, surrouded by thriving vineyards knowing you are only minutes from all the conveniences, shops, cafes and restaurants you would need. The nearest beach would be Nazare which is approximately 15 minutes down the new highway. Sao Martinho do Porto is 20 minutes away and Foz do Arelho about 25 minutes.

In Alcobaca itself you will find cafes, restaurants, supermarkets, entertainment, theatre, musical shows and some beautiful architecture.

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