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A once in a lifetime opportunity to own a stone house in the magical village of of Casal de Sao Simao, part of the council of Figueiro dos Vinhos, this village has been renovated as it was originally built and routinely features in magazines and has been awarded a number of times, as part of the larger project known as Aldeias de Xisto, which is one of the highest scoring Tourism offers in
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Portugal, this particular property has been featured in the Portuguese version of country homes as a prime example of Portuguese rustic style, it has also been a place of choice for filming some tv shows!

The property offers many niches and relaxing areas, has lovely views and has the potential for parking at the moment, there is also a unique oportunity to purchase a ruin, that belongs to the same owners, just next to it and increase its potential even further, the location is very sought after for holiday lets and every house in the village that offers accommodation is generally booked in periods of high season.

Upon entering the property through its quaint old gate, you reach the main entrance that leads you to a large open plan room, with beautiful high ceilings and exposed joinery, there is a small toilet, an entrance hall, following through to the open plan kitchen dining and sitting area, there is a mezzanine level above the kitchen, currently used as study. there is a wonderfully crafted old style fireplace with a wood burning stove, which is the second in the room, this area just whoozes rustic charm, with its magnificent stone wall exposed, and french doors used for access to the veranda, the light you get here is magnificent. Further at this level there are two bedrooms . The veranda has amazing valley views and is a perfect place for relaxation as all you hear are the sounds of nature.

The lower floor offers a hallway with lots of storage, a bathroom with a traditional free standing bath and a good size bedroom, you can also access the garden from here.

The garden offers an immense array of fruit trees such as Walnut, Olive, Apple, Elder etc and flowers, especially Camelias and roses which fill the garden with many different color tones, there are several annexes, currently used as a utility room, bread oven and animal quarters.The plot is of good size and there is a possibility to purchase surrounding plots.

The house is connected to mains water and electricity and has Fountain water trickling through the property that could be diverted to water the garden.

The best restaurant in this council is located at the entrance of the village.There are many pedestrian paths from the village, with its most important one being the short walk to one of Portugals nicest river beaches, called Fragas de Sao Simao, surrounded by gigantic boulders and truly a wonderful gift from nature, the area is renowned for its fishing, cannooing etc as there are 3 big lakes and river within short distance.

The Village is 10 mins away by car from the ancient Market town of Figueiro dos Vinhos where you will find all the ammenities you may need, There is a public hospital 10 mins away by car and Coimbra, Portugal´s third largest city is a mere 35 minute drive. The coast is around 45 mins away and both Lisbon and Porto airports are 2 hours away.

This property offered at a fantastic price in this location should be seen as very worthwhile investment in a protected area from development. Less