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€260.000

Lagares: spacious luxury home bordering forest

This luxurious 4 bedroom family home approx 200m2, (part renovated farm buildings and part new) is set in about half an acre of fertile land and is ready to move into. Situated in a beautiful area at the end of the hamlet of Lagares, it is the last house on a track leading into the forest. The house and land are south facing with stunning forest and mountain views.

The main living accommodation is all on one level (apart from three steps down into the living room). The living room has a wood burning stove and double doors leading out to veranda.  Exposed beams and a wooden ceiling are attractive features of the large dining room, with its two sets of doors opening out onto the veranda. The big, fully equipped kitchen has a traditional cast iron wood burning range for cooking, a gas range cooker, Belfast sink, and granite work surfaces plus glass doors lead out to the veranda. Leading off from the kitchen is a utility room with washing machine and lots of shelving.

The bedrooms – all ensuite -  are generous doubles with views out over the surrounding fields and forest.  They are on the north side of the house and have high wooden ceilings and so remain blissfully cool in summer. There is also one main communal bathroom.

Outside a rustic, covered veranda runs the length of the house on the south side while there is also a pergola outside the living room. Steps lead up to a sun terrace on the roof with fantastic views. There is also a well so land irrigation and filling a swimming pool will never be a problem. The land is currently being cultivated into gardens and a wild flower meadow.

The house has ample parking space, is ready to move into and would make a fabulous family home or luxurious holiday home with massive potential for rental. It is currently used for bed and breakfast accommodation.

1hr 15 minutes’ drive from the sea

Location and amentities
- Delivery vans for a bread, fish and grocery call at the door. 
- 20 minutes’ walk to village of Travanca do Mondego with its mini-market, cafes and schools.
- 4km to the beautiful little town of Sao Pedro de Alva with schools, health centre, cafes, a restaurant, banks and shops.
- 30 minutes’ drive to the historic city of Coimbra.
- 2 hours 30 minutes’ drive to Lisbon.
- Nearest airport, Porto, 1 hour 45 minutes’ drive.

REF FF125

 


€125.000
Carvalha: newly built, attractive house surrounded by woodland

Vale de Carvalha is an attractive 2-storey family house surrounded by forest in the tiny hamlet of Carvalha. Newly built in typical Portuguese style the property and its grounds together occupy 2000m2. The house has 3 bedrooms, a bathroom, large living room, kitchen, loft and space for a utility room. The downstairs level houses a garage. There is a large outbuilding and land with lots of fruit trees that would make an idyllic garden with room for a pool. Good road access. Telephone, water and electricity connections.

1 hour’s drive to the sea

- Walking distance to grocery shop and café in nearby Cercosa village
- 10 minutes’ drive to the shops and facilities of the town of Mortagua
- 20 minutes’ drive to the pretty town of Penacova on the river Mondego
- 30 minutes’ drive to the historic university city of Coimbra
Porto airport 1hr 30 minutes

REF FF132




€75.000

Meligioso:  4-bed house, lots of character, ideal location

Casa de Meligioso is a  two-storey property on 500m2 of land with glorious forest views. It is in quite good condition with lots of character. The house has 4 bedrooms, a kitchen, bathroom and a wine cellar which could provide a spacious extra living area. There is a small garden at the front and a walled courtyard with fruit trees at the rear. The land within the courtyard would make a lovely larger garden and is overlooked by a rear balcony. There is room for a garage under the house.

45 minutes’ drive from the sea

Location and amenities
- In pretty village of Meligioso with river running through it
Café, community centre nearby
- 5 minutes’ drive to the pretty spa town of Luso and the Bussaco National Forest
- 10 minutes’ drive to the shops and faciltities of Mortagua town
- 20 minutes’ drive to the attractive old city of Coimbra
- 1 hour’s drive to Porto airport

REF FF126

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€65.000
Casa de Pego: Rustic house with gorgeous forest views and good tansport links

Casa de Pego, in a prime corner position in the lively village of Pego, has gorgeous forest views. The property needs work but is structurally sound and could make a charming 3-bedroom house with two bathrooms, kitchen and living room. There is a balcony and a small front garden. At the side of the house, a further 400m2 of land offers scope to extend the building or build a secluded swimming pool. There is also an outbuilding that could be converted into a garage. Electricity and water connections.
Pego village has cafes, mini-markets, a sports club and bike trails and is linked to the city of Coimbra by a direct road, the IC2. Nearby Pampilhosa town with its shops and leisure centre is on a main rail line.

45 minutes’ drive to the sea

- Village facilities on the spot
- Rail link from nearby Pamphilhosa to Coimbra, Porto and Lisbon.
- 15 minutes’ drive to Coimbra, historic university city
- 5 minutes’ drive to the spa town of Luso and the Bussaco National Forest
-1 hour 30 minutes’ drive to Porto airport

REF FF131

 

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€50.000
Gondelim - 4 bedroom farmhouse with land, near river

Casa de Rio is so-called because of its proximity to the magnificent Mondego river - perfect for fishing, swimming and picnics. It is in a tranqil spot with beautiful views. The house is built on two floors. On the ground-floor, through a spacious courtyard, are two utility rooms and a kitchen with traditional bread oven. The first floor has four bedrooms, a living room, kitchen, space for a bathroom and a large balcony. The loft could be made into an extra room. To the rear of the property is an area of some 100 m2 – ideal for a patio and barbecue. In front is a generous 2000 m2 of land with a well, fruit trees, and a 40 m2 farm outbuilding. The house is in relatively good condition, and with some work could be developed into a charming home of real character. .Mains water and electricity are available. Possible phone connection.

50 minutes’ drive to the sea

Location and local amenities
- Handy for river beaches and fishing
- Shops, cafes, and primary school nearby
- Bus service
- 10 minutes’ drive to the attractive market town of Penacova
- 25 minutes’ drive to the historic university city of Coimbra
- 45 minutes’ drive to the Serra da Estrela mountains
- Just over an hour’s drive to Porto (nearest airport)

REF FF107

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€25.000
Carvalhais – traditional house, incredibly priced

This traditional two-storey house is situated just 10 minutes’ drive from Penacova in a picturesque and tranquil rural area. The ground floor has a utility room, wine cellar and a kitchen with bread oven. On the first floor are three bedrooms, a living room, space for a bathroom, and a balcony. The property also has a spacious 100 m2 courtyard plus 500 m2 of land with farm buildings, fruit trees and room for barbecue.
Mains water and electricity available. Possibility of phone connection.

40 minutes’ drive to the sea

Location and amenities
- Walking distance to shops, cafes, primary school,
bus service
- 10 minutes’ drive to the pretty market town of Penacova
- 30 minutes’ drive to the historic university city of Coimbra
1 hour’s drive to the nearest airport (Porto)
REF FF102




€200.000
Oliveira do Mondego - spacious house, ready to move into, with great river view

The special feature of this attractive house is its great view of the river Mondego. It also has all modern comforts and is ready to move into. The property is situated in Oliveira do Mondego, a friendly hillside village where people enjoy fishing, swimming, water sports and picnics by the river.

The two storey 180m2 house has a large utility room and  wine cellar on the ground floor and three bedrooms, a living room, dining room, kitchen, two bathrooms and a balcony above. There’s also an extension housing a traditional bread oven and a generous piece of land of some 900m2, well maintained with some fruits trees and a vineyard. The house has air conditioning and cable TV and furniture that is included in the sale price.

50 minutes’ drive to the sea

Location and amenities
- Village cafes, shops, school and bus service within walking distance
- 5 minutes’ walk to the Mondego river
- a short stroll to the Aguieira lake and dam
- 10 minutes’ drive to the attractive market town of Penacova
- 30 minutes’ drive to the historic university city of Coimbra
- 10 minutes drive to the lively town of Mortágua
REF FF121






€100.000
Carvalho Velho – two newly renovated cottages for one bargain price

These two newly renovated cottages, being sold together, make an ideal investment and would perhaps suit buyers wanting to live in one while renting the other.

The houses are situated in the picturesque village of Carvalho Velho near the Bussaco National Forest - a very green and peaceful area. The first property of approximately 60m2 has a ground floor with a living room and inside staircase to the floor above where there is a bedroom, bathroom and kitchenette. The second of approximately 70m2 has a ground floor with a kitchen/dining area, a bathroom and an inside stairs to the upper floor. Upstairs are two bedrooms and a living room. Both houses are ready to move into with modern, fully equipped kitchens. Behind that properties is a 400 m2, fertile piece of land perfect for a garden or swimming pool.

40 minutes' drive to the sea

Location and amenities
- Near the Bussaco National Forest
- Close to the pretty spa town of Luso
- 10 minutes’ drive to the towns of Penacova and Mealhada with shops, restaurants, banks, markets.
- 15 minutes’ drive to a golf club
- 30 minutes’ drive to Coimbra
- 1 hour drive to Porto (nearest airport)

REF FF122


€20.000
Cortegaça – bargain priced cottage with courtyard

This two storey cottage is in the pretty village of Cortegaça, known for its friendly people and amazing views. On the ground floor of the property are two utility rooms and a wine cellar while the first floor has two bedrooms, a living room, space for a bathroom, a kitchen and a balcony. There is also a 300m2 courtyard with space for a barbecue, and an outbuilding offering scope for conversion into an extra wing of the house.

The lively town of Mortágua with its supermarket, cafes, restaurants, health club and cinema are within walking distance so the cottage’s location combines the tranquility of country living with modern amenities. It needs repairs but the bargain price makes it an ideal renovation project.

45 minutes' drive to the sea

Location and amenities
- 2 minutes’ drive to Mortágua
- 5 minutes’ drive to the Aguieira lake and dam
- 30 minutes’ drive to the city of Viseu
- 30 minutes’ drive to a golf club
- 50 minutes’ drive to the Serra de Estrela mountains

REF FF116




€80.000
Lagares - 4 bedroom rustic house, good condition, plenty of land

Casa de Gondelim, in the peaceful, green hamlet of Lagares, is a great find. It is a two storey rustic house with storerooms, a wine cellar and sheds on the ground floor. The first floor has four bedrooms, a living room, bathroom and kitchen with a traditional bread oven. The plot measures approximately 1500 m2 and includes a well and some farm outbuildings. The house is in great condition and needs only minor works.
Mains water and electricity are available. Possible phone connection.

50 minutes' drive to the sea

Location and amenities
- Walking distance to the Aguieira lake and dam
- Fishing, river beaches within easy reach
- Walking distance to village cafes, shops, bank, school, bus service.
- Easy access to the IP3 and IC6 roads
- 15 minutes’ drive from the pretty market towns of Penacova and Mortágua.
- 30 minutes’ drive from the historic university city of Coimbra.
- 50 minutes’ drive from the Serra de Estrela mountains
- 1 hour 45 minutes drive to Porto (nearest airport)
REF FF105




€40.000
Vale da Vide – typical Portuguese house among orchards and forests

Located in the peaceful Vale da Vide among orchards and forests yet a stone’s throw from the lively town of Mortágua, this typical Portuguese house offers lots of potential.
The 100m2 house has a ground floor and first floor and is bounded by a stone wall. On ground level are two utility rooms and a wine cellar while the first floor has two bedrooms, a living room, space for a bathroom, and a kitchen. The house’s large windows make it a very light, bright and sunny home. It also has a quite spacious 200m2 courtyard and a 500m2 plot of land with some fruit trees. With renovation to both the interior and exterior the property would make an attractive development proposition.

50 minutes' drive to the sea

Location and amenities
- Walking distance to Mortágua with shops, cafes, cinema
- 20 minutes’ drive to the little town of Santa Comba Dão
- Near traditional restaurants (renowned for their roast suckling pig and excellent Bairrada wines)
- 10 minutes’ drive to the Bussaco National Forest
- 10 minutes’ drive to the Aguieira lake and dam

REF FF120




€35.000
Trezoi - great value village house with forest views

Casa de Trezoi is a traditional village house in a beautiful location and ideal for redevelopment. The solidly built two-storey property occupying 300m2 is perched on a hillside surrounded by forests. It has 2 bedrooms, a living room, kitchen and bathroom on the first floor. Downstairs the wine cellar runs the whole length of the house offering plenty of scope for additional living space. There is a barn that could be converted into guest accommodation, a separate garage opposite and 50m2 of land with orange trees to make a pretty garden and patio. This house could be lived in while being renovated. Electricity, water and telephone connections available.

45 minutes’ drive to the sea

-Location and amenities
-Local train link to historic city of Coimbra
-Village café and mini-market walking distance
-10 minutes’ drive to pretty spa town of Luso and the Bussaco -National Forest
-10 minutes’ drive to the shops and amenities of the town of -Mortagua
-1 hour’s drive to Porto airport

REF FF124








€30.000
Chã – plot of land with building permission in prime location

This 800m2 plot of land is in an excellent location on the edge of the quiet hamlet of Chã, near Penacova. It is a very sunny spot with lovely views across to the Bussaco National Forest and the Estrela mountains beyond. The land comes with planning permission for a house-building project  and represents
a great investment.

50 minutes' drive to the sea

- Location and amenities
- Village cafes and shops within walking distance
- Near the Mondego river (fishing, kayaking and picnics)
- Beautiful forested hills with tracks for biking and walking
- 5 minutes’ drive to the attractive market town of Penacova
- 20 minutes’ drive to the historic university city of Coimbra


REF FF114




€25.000
Oliveira do Mondego – secluded forest property with land

This one-storey building stands on a secluded 800m2 plot of land in a beautiful forested landscape and comes with planning permission to redevelop. The land includes some fruit trees and would make a lovely garden and/or a swimming pool. The property is close to Oliveira do Mondego village overlooking the Mondego River and Aguieira dam and lake. An ideal spot for water sports and fishing. The village has very good access and amenities. Water and electricity are available at the property. This has all the makings of an exciting reconstruction project.

50 minutes' drive to the sea

- Location and amenities
- Village cafes, shops, school and bus service within walking distance
- 5 minutes’ walk to the Mondego river
- 10 minutes’ drive to the attractive hillside town of Penacova
- 30 minutes’ drive to the historic university city of Coimbra
- 10 minutes’ drive to the lively town of Mortágua

REF FF117




€25.000
Lagares – single storey village house, no major works required

Casa de Casal, in the peaceful hamlet of Lagares, is handy for the Aguieira lake and dam – popular for picnics, swimming and fishing. The house is a single storey building with two bedrooms, two living rooms, space for a bathroom, kitchen with old fashioned bread oven, two cellars and some utility rooms. It is in quite good condition and does not require major renovation works, only a bathroom and some improvements to turn it into a lovely country home. Electricity and water are available.

50 minutes' drive to the sea

Location and amenities
- Walking distance to the Aguieira lake and dam
- Fishing, river beaches within easy reach
- Walking distance to village cafes, shops, bank, school, bus service.
- Easy access to the IP3 and IC6 roads
- 15 minutes’ drive to the pretty market towns of Penacova and Mortágua.
- 30 minutes’ drive to the historic university city of Coimbra.
- 50 minutes’ drive to the Serra de Estrela mountains
- 1 hour 45 minutes’ drive to Porto (nearest airport)
REF FF104


€30.000
Sazes – traditional village house for reconstruction

This delightful old house is located in the quiet village of Sazes with amazing views of the surrounding countryside and pine forest. It occupies 100m2 and is built in two storeys in typical Portuguese style. It comes with a 400m2 piece of land growing fruit and olive trees which could make a good sized garden. The property is in ruins, but has solid foundations, and with full renovation could be transformed into an excellent holiday home.

45 minutes' drive to the sea

Location and amenities
- Village cafes, shops, bus service, within walking distance
- 2 minutes’ drive to a school
- 1 km to a garage
- 10 minutes’ drive to the attractive market town of Penacova with its river beach and fishing
- 12 minutes’ drive to the Bussaco National Forest
- 15 minutes’ drive to the historic university city of Coimbra
- Easy access to the IP3 highway and A1 motorway between Lisbon and Porto

REF FF119