House in Alentejo For Sale

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House in Alentejo For Sale

Entrance Hall and Cloakroom (20 sq m) with an arched passageway leading to the cloakroom (storage area above), fitted bookshelves, and fitted storage for footwear and outdoor clothing.

The cloakroom has a vanity basin with fitted cupboards below and a WC. Kitchen (3.3 m x 7.6 m) A modern gas cooker is set in an original fireplace with granit

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e surrounds. Natural wood fitted cupboards, a long granite work surface, and a dining area also feature in the kitchen, and all white goods are included in the sale.

There is a pantry (3.3 m x 1.25 m) and archways leading to the Dining Room and the Sitting Room. Dining Room (3.3 m x 5.25 m) A natural stone surround holds an open wood-burning fire, there is a telephone point, and an archway through to the Sitting Room (43 sq m), which is L-shaped, has a wood-burning fire, satellite TV point, double French windows leading to the patio and swimming pool, and double doors leading to the Master Bedroom.

Master Bedroom (4.2 m x 4.7 m) Fitted king size bed, hand-painted headboard and bedside cabinets. En-suite bathroom (4.3 m x 2.3 m) with tiled surrounds, vanity unit with double wash-hand basins and fitted cupboards, bidet and WC. Walk-in dressing room (2.8 m x 2.3 m) with shelves and hanging rails throughout. Bedroom Two (3.3 m x 3.26 m), is a double bedroom with an en-suite bathroom (3.3 m x 1 .8 m) with vanity unit, fitted cupboards and WC.

Bedroom Three (8.5 m x 3.4 m) is separate from the main house and is ideal for guests. It is a double bedroom with en-suite shower room, pedestal wash-hand basin and WC. Also outside, adjacent to the swimming pool is a small office(4.5 m x 2.5 m) which has been totally renovated and equipped with ISDN lines for computer, fax and telephone.

Next to the office is a workshop (4.3 m x 2.4 m), complete with two large benches, fitted cupboards and power points. There is also a utility room (3.3 m x 2.2 m), with washing machine, tumble dryer, the main gas heater for all hot water and a built-in wine rack, and another storeroom with an integrated bread oven (2.2 m x 1.9 m).Patio (7.65 m x 4.75 m).

Overlooking the lake, the patio is the focal point for al fresco living throughout most of the year. A profusion of flowers and colorful climbing plants complete the picture. Swimming pool (10 m x 4.5 m) Installed in 2002, the pool is maintained through a system (solar power or generator).

Filtration and electrical equipment are contained in a purpose- built pump house. Lake extends to approx. 1,260 sq m with an attractive island in the centre that provides a lovely view from the patio. A few turtles (saved from the severe drought) remain here and will, no doubt, increase in number over time.

Energy needs are met by a combination of solar power and a generator, located some 200 m away. The highly sophisticated system is controlled from the house. In addition, a 3-phase pump supplies all the irrigation needs throughout the property. Water supply to the property is obtained from a deep bore-hole. Water is drawn up to a large tank, whence it is distributed for household and irrigation purposes. Historically, there have always been ample supplies, even during a recent drought that lasted eighteen months.

Drainage is by means of septic tanks from both the main house and the annex.

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