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Period property with approximately 12,000m2 of land located 10 minutes from the town of Ansião.

This 6/7 bedroom, 2 bathroom property has lots of space and charm and great views. The house is in good condition with many rooms that retain original features. The land is to the rear and would suit horses as there is plenty of space. There is also a large swimming pool in the garden that needs some work to bring it back to its best.

Exterior:

There are ground floor doors to the front of the property, but the best way to enter is at the rear. The double metal gates to the side of the house open onto a large courtyard. This area has off-road parking for 8 or more cars and there is a small barn for storage. The walled area to the rear has a central garden, pool area with pool house, W.C. and open storage building. At the centre of the garden is a huge fig tree that supplies lots of fruit. The rest of the land is through the gates opposite the entrance. The terrain is flat with some olive trees and a huge stone `Eira´. There is also a kitchen garden and a well for irrigation.

House:

Ground floor - There are 2 doors into the rear of the property, one of which takes you into the old rustic kitchen that has 2 bread ovens and a huge fireplace. From here you pass into the original kitchen with a stone slab fireplace and an octagonal stone pillar supporting the large chimney. The kitchen also has stone work surfaces that were fitted with wooden cupboards in the past. The rest of the ground floor is made up of a double bedroom, bathroom, Adega and a large pantry with the original exposed ceiling beams. There is also an internal wooden staircase up to the 1st floor.

1st floor - The staircase leads to a wide central corridor that gives access to 5 double bedrooms, a lounge with door to a balcony at the rear of the house, a dining room and a study. All the windows have the original wooden shutters and the floors are in polished pine with various designs. At the end of the corridor is the `Marquise´ that lets in lots of natural light. The Marquise has a stone floor and door to a large bathroom. Back in the rear lounge is the door to the balcony that has steps down to the ground floor garden. The views from the balcony are wonderful!

This is a period property that has been well-maintained over the years and would make a great family home. It could also appeal to someone looking for a home, part of which could be rented to house hunters or tourists. It would also suit someone who keeps horses as there is plenty of space to the rear of the property.

Distances by car:

Ansião 10 minutes, Condexia 30 minutes, Coimbra 40 minutes, Porto 105 minutes, Lisbon 120 minutes.

Detached 3 bedroom property sited on a plot of 2,124m2 close to the the village of Alvorge, Ansião. This superb property is located not far from the village chapel and enjoys stunning views of the surrounding countryside. In a sought-after location, the house is away from noisy traffic and the hustle and bustle of modern-day life. The property has an attic that could become 2 or more bedrooms, or perhaps an art studio, gym, office, work room or whatever you wish! The ground floor consists of a huge open-plan garage area with lots of storage space.

First floor:
The front door opens onto a hall with the first of the double bedroom to the right. The bedroom has fitted wardrobes and there are 2 pairs of patio-style doors to the balcony on the side and front elevations. The next door on the right leads to the second double bedroom with fitted wardrobes, doors to the balcony and great views. At the rear is the spacious open-plan lounge/diner/kitchen. This area is full of natural light and has great views to the rear olive grove. The lounge has a pellet burner to complement the heating provided by the air-conditioning units throughout the house. Glazed doors from the dining area open onto a large rear terrace with a metal balustrade and BBQ where you can prepare food for alfresco dining.

The quality fitted kitchen has white base and wall units with a black work surface. The kitchen has a double drainer sink. electric hob and oven and a built in microwave.
To the front of the property is the master en-suite bedroom with wardrobes and nice views of the front garden. The en-suite has a fully-tiled bathroom with shower, W.C. and basin. At the side of the master bedroom is the large bathroom that sevices this level The bathroom has a shower, basin, W.C. and bidet.

Attic:
A high quality polished granite staircase leads up to the attic. This open-plan area has a W.C. and lots of space for the new owners to create whatever they wish. There is an A/C cooler/ heater and quality ceramic floor tiles to this huge area.

Ground floor:
Stairs from the 1st floor hall lead down to the spacious garage/storage room. There is an automatic door that opens onto the driveway at the side of the property. The garage also houses the water cyinder that provides hot water to the kitchen and bathrooms. The photo voltaic panels also help heat the water as does the heat pump. The solar panels also provide spare electicity of the mains system.

Exterior:
To the front is an automatic small gate and large automatic sliding gate that opens onto the large driveway. The driveway has a slight incline so as to drain any surface water off into the garden. There are some ancient perimeter stone walls to the perimeter of the plot and there are olive trees to the rear garden. The garden areas are being left as is for the new owners to design as they wish. This work can be undertaken by the builders if the new owner so wishes.

This is a ready to move into, quality property, in a great location. Dont miss out - contact us for a viewing. We are at your disposal!