Description

There are houses we seek out, and there are houses that find us.

This property, near the village of Pedrógão Pequeno, in a sunny and peaceful area, awaits anyone keen to transform a stone house with unique character – the sort that are no longer built. With walls that hold decades of history, this is a true blank canvas for anyone dreaming of a personal project unlike anything else on the market.

Built in the 1950s, the property is spread over two storeys, retaining its traditional design. On the upper floor, you’ll find four small bedrooms, a living room and a kitchen with shuttered windows, as well as a small entrance porch with its blue door and wrought-iron railing, which lend it a charm of days gone by. The entire ground floor consists of spacious rooms with metal doors, ideal for storage, a garage, a wine cellar, a studio or leisure areas. The house already has a bathroom and also features a kitchen area with a traditional oven, perfect for reviving family lunches and weekend get-togethers.

The property comprises two plots. The house has a registered gross private area of 63 m², a footprint of 89 m² and a total gross floor area of 152 m². The grounds are complemented by a rustic plot of approximately 561 m², where the natural rocks lend the property a unique charm. Here you’ll find arable land, pasture and even a few vines that provide shade and grapes right on your doorstep, as well as a pond and fruit trees, including a loquat tree. There’s space for a vegetable patch, a garden and a leisure area, with the oven serving as a focal point.

Let’s be honest: this house needs some love and restoration. Not all of it, but a good part, particularly the roof and the rest of the structure. The whole property will need to be overhauled, including the plumbing, and the electricity, whilst still in working order, needs some updating. In return, it offers something rare: solid stone foundations, a prime location and complete freedom to design the project from scratch.

One of the great advantages of this property is being able to enjoy village life without relying on a car. Within walking distance, you’ll find a café, a bakery, a restaurant, an ATM and a mini-market, whilst the towns of Pedrógão Grande, Sertã and other localities, offering all kinds of shops and services, are just a few minutes away. The airports at Coimbra and Castelo Branco are also nearby, as are medical centres – increasingly sought after by those looking for a good quality of life – and the area itself has a school for children.

The region is surrounded by river beaches, fishing spots and countless outdoor activities, such as hiking, walks, swimming in the river and weekends spent in close contact with nature. From here, the view opens out over green hills, olive groves and white-washed houses – a landscape that soothes just by looking at it.

This property is designed for those with a vision: investors and builders wishing to restore and resell it as a turnkey property in an area of growing demand; families dreaming of a holiday home or a permanent residence in a location where everything is within walking distance; and all those with a passion for stone who are seeking a property with soul, character and history.

A stone house, a charming plot of land, a project tailored to your needs. Come and see for yourself – you’ll find yourself imagining your life here.

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