Description

Discover the privilege of living where tranquillity meets quality of life. There are houses you buy, and there are houses you live in. This is one of those special properties, where every detail has been carefully considered to provide comfort, privacy and well-being, in a genuinely Portuguese setting, surrounded by nature, yet with all amenities close by.

Situated in the municipality of Pedrógão Grande, this superb three-bedroom villa, set within a property comprising three plots, offers a rare combination of build quality, space, functionality and enormous potential, whether as a permanent home, a holiday home or a tourist investment. Imagine waking up to the sound of birdsong, having breakfast overlooking the countryside, strolling down to the river beach and ending the day in the company of family and friends, making the most of the barbecue, the traditional wood-fired oven and the pleasant outdoor lighting. Here, the true spirit of village life still thrives, with the baker, the fishmonger and the street vendors still making their rounds, preserving an authentic way of life that is increasingly rare these days.

From the very first moment, you realise that this is no ordinary property. The house boasts a solid, charming and functional structure, providing a naturally cool environment in summer and a cosy one in winter. It is equipped with central heating powered by a wood-burning heat recovery stove, a thermostat-controlled heating distribution system, a fireplace with a heat recovery unit, double-glazed windows, external shutters (volets), which ensure greater thermal comfort, security and privacy, and fibre-optic broadband, ideal for working from home or entertainment. The entire property is in an excellent state of repair, reflecting the owners’ ongoing care.

With a floor area of approximately 230 m², spread over two storeys, the house has been designed to offer spacious and functional rooms. On the ground floor there is a double garage with an automatic door, a storage area, a fully fitted bathroom and a spacious multi-purpose room, perfect for socialising, as an office or a leisure area. The upper floor is the true heart of the home, comprising a functional kitchen with a pantry, a dining room, a spacious and light-filled living room with a fireplace and a wood-burning stove, two generously sized bedrooms, one of which is a comfortable en-suite, and a further full guest bathroom with convenient access via a folding staircase leading to the loft, providing even more storage space.

Outside lies one of the property’s major highlights: a charming detached annex, brimming with character and authenticity, which is currently used as a studio but offers enormous versatility in terms of use. It features a guest bathroom and a cosy atmosphere, highlighted by the carefully preserved traditional stone walls, the wood-burning stove and a magnificent antique wood-fired oven, which invites you to rediscover the traditions and flavours of traditional Portuguese home cooking. The space also includes a kitchenette and a bedroom, and can easily be adapted to accommodate family, friends or guests in complete privacy, or even converted into self-contained accommodation, adding even more value and potential to the property.

The exterior has been carefully designed to provide moments of leisure and comfort. The property features several water and electricity points, a covered barbecue area, a woodshed, a storage room, a beautifully maintained garden, outdoor lighting that creates a unique atmosphere on summer evenings, its own borehole, a well, and various fruit trees and olive trees. Sewage is managed via a septic tank, with the option to connect to the mains network. The IMI (property tax) is very low for a property of this calibre.

The excellent sun exposure ensures abundant natural light throughout the day.

In addition to the house, the property also includes a fantastic plot of land measuring approximately 1,200 m², situated very close to the house. It is a virtually flat area, featuring cork oaks and natural vegetation, bordering the river, ideal for farming, leisure, creating an organic vegetable garden or simply for enjoying constant contact with nature. There is also an adjacent rural plot of around 500 m², which forms the house’s garden.

Although situated in an extremely peaceful village, the property is very close to all essential amenities. It is situated just 5 km from the town of Pedrógão Grande, around 52 km from Coimbra, 70 km from Leiria, approximately 180 km from Porto and 190 km from Lisbon, and also benefits from excellent transport links, with the IC8 motorway just 1 km away.

Just a few minutes’ walk away is one of the region’s most beautiful areas, where you can enjoy a highly regarded river beach.

NOTE: The areas of the properties mentioned above are by indication of the respective documents.