Suitables

This beautifully presented 200 year old
detached farmhouse has been sympathetically restored retaining charm &
character with original features throughout. The property is situated in a peaceful location commanding stunning
views over Vila Nova de Poiares and the surrounding countryside. The main part
of the house currently consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 dressing rooms, 2 bathrooms; cloakroom, study, 3 reception rooms, kitchen & utility room, attached are 2 fully
self-contained guest cottages. The covered terraces and pool to the rear are
surrounded by a variety of attractive trees & shrubs with pathways leading
to a pretty fish pond and summer house :.a real gardener's paradise!

Main house:

The original entry to this property was
through large double wooden gates which open into an internal courtyard with
access to the kitchen and main reception room. This attractive feature retains
plenty of character reminiscent of the origins of this property. There is a stairway inside the gateway leading to a small office area with feature window. Entry to the
main house is up steps to the rear of the property with a door opening into a
hallway leading into the first large reception room with sliding wooden patio
doors to access the charming internal courtyard. This room has a real sense of
history with tiled floors & beamed wooden ceilings. Heating is provided by
a wood burner which is supported by a gas & oil central heating system
throughout which ensures the house remains warm & cosy during the winter
months. Solar panels provide additional hot water.

A further door leads into a fully fitted
kitchen with wooden wall & floor units & granite worktops. Windows
overlook the courtyard. Next door steps lead down to a useful utility room with
plumbing for a washing machine and plenty of storage.

From the lounge a second hallway leads
through to a small cloakroom with WC, steps lead up to the study which features
an original bread oven. A door opens out to the rear of the property with a
vine covered walkway leading down to the rental annex, storage rooms and
gardens.

Internal stairs lead up to a family bathroom
with shower, sink unit & WC. To the left an internal door links the main
house to the rental annex. A door off the corridor to the right leads into a
dressing room with shelving and storage. Next door you will find a double
bedroom with wooden beamed ceilings and a second dressing room or storage area.
Further along you enter in to the second reception room with windows
overlooking the internal courtyard and wooden beamed ceilings giving the room a
real sense of grandeur.

Steps lead up to the first floor hallway which
feels light and airy with large windows overlooking the internal courtyard,
gardens and surrounding countryside. A door leads into a further reception room
with wooden floors and ceilings and a large wood burner for extra warmth.
Wooden doors open in to the third bedroom with views over a pretty meadow which
extends around the back of the property. This room benefits from an en-suite
with shower, sink & WC. The upper terrace can be accessed from the hallway
& the third bedroom and provides the perfect sun trap or a place to enjoy
the stunning views in peace & tranquility. This beautiful property needs to
be viewed to fully appreciate its charm and character.

Guest annexes:

Two fully self-contained guest cottages are
linked to the main house by an internal door. Alternatively, steps lead down to
a covered terrace with private access for guests to come & go. The first cottage comprises of a fully fitted kitchenette, a lounge dining area, separate
shower room with sink and WC and a double bedroom with fitted wardrobes and
vaulted wooden ceilings. The second
self-contained cottage is comprised of a kitchenette with lounge and dining area, twin
bedroom with vaulted wooden ceilings, fully tiled shower room with sink and WC
and a second double bedroom overlooking the gardens and private courtyard. Next
to the annex is a useful separate storage room.

Outside areas:

Covered terraces to the back of the house
offer plenty of space for entertaining and lead out to the pool area which is surrounded
by a safety rail. The views from the pool terrace are stunning!

Steps from the main house lead down into the
beautiful mature gardens. Pathways meander through tropical trees, colourful
shrubs and borders. This garden offers plenty of interesting features including
a covered BBQ area, summer house, well and attractive fish pond with waterfall
effect.

Further areas of land extend to the side and
rear of the property and include a pretty meadow with its own water mine, a
Boules / Petanque court and a small area of forest.

A large double garage with off road parking
is situated to the front of the property. The quiet, country lane extending past the house lead up to the meadow and
surrounding woodland, perfect for walking and enjoying the beautiful
countryside. There are neighbours close by but the house feels very private.

The local cafe is within walking distance
from the house and the popular town of Vila Nova de Poiares is an easy 10 min
drive, here you will find all the everyday amenities including supermarkets,
schools, banks, restaurants, health centre, sports centre, vets etc. The local
area offers plenty of opportunity for rural tourism with river beaches, mountains
and woodland popular with walkers and cyclists. The rivers are perfect for
canoeing and swimming and extend up to the historic University City of Coimbra
is 30 mins away.

Beaches: 1 hr

Golf: 30 mins

Porto: 1.5 hrs

Lisbon: 2 hrs

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PRICE:
385,000€


Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 5
Not furnished
House 370 sq. m
Land Size m2: 2800
Floor: 0 / 2
Year built: -
AW-77