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Schist Village Property by the Arda River - 5.8 Hectares of Privacy and Natural Beauty

Discover this hidden gem: a small schist village nestled within a 5.8-hectare estate, offering complete privacy and 141 meters of direct riverfront along the tranquil Arda River. A unique opportunity for a tourism or eco-retreat project in the heart of nature.

The property features several two-storey stone buildings (in ruins), with a total gross construction area of 513 m². Positioned on a higher elevation, the site provides panoramic views over the surrounding agricultural terraces and forested areas.

Property Highlights:

Fertile agricultural land in terraces, supported by traditional stone walls, stretching down to the river. The area still contains olive trees, fruit trees, and chestnut trees.

A surrounding woodland area with oak, pine, and eucalyptus trees, with the potential to be converted into vineyards, olive groves, or other agricultural uses.

Three natural water springs on the property.

Connected to the public electricity grid.

Excellent sun exposure throughout the day.

Good internal and external access, with paths that allow for easy movement across the estate from terrace to terrace, all the way to the riverside.

The property is mostly fenced.

Natural Charm:

A stream runs through the estate, featuring small waterfalls and stone dams, which once powered an old watermill still standing today. The stream flows directly into the Arda River, adding to the property’s scenic and ecological value.
Strategic Location:

Although set in a peaceful, low-density rural area, the estate is conveniently located:

Just 10 minutes from essential services (both public and private);

22 minutes from Arouca;

28 minutes from Santa Maria da Feira;

45 minutes from Porto (50 km).

This is the perfect investment for anyone seeking to create a tourism project, eco-retreat, farm stay, or private residence, immersed in the beauty and tranquility of nature.

A small schist village with 5,8 hectares of land, with total privacy, facing the River Arda (141m river frontage).

It consists of several two-storey buildings, in ruins, with a gross construction area of 513m2. The buildings are located on an elevated part of the property, which offers a panoramic view over the agricultural and forestry area.

A feasibility study for a tourism project for the property is at an early stage and can be shared with potential interested parties as soon as it is finalised, which could serve as a starting point for investment in this area, with greater security.

The property has an agricultural area, made up of fields of fertile land, in the form of terraces, with stone walls, which were once used for cultivation and which extend down to the river. Where, can still be found some trees, mostly olive trees, some fruit trees and chestnut trees.

There is also an area of woodland that surrounds the agricultural area, which belongs to the farm.
It is made up of oak, pine and eucalyptus trees. This area can be altered and converted into small projects in the areas of vineyards, olive groves and others, while also serving as a ’buffer’ or as privaçy wall.

The farm has three water mines, mains electricity, lots of tranquillity and privacy, excellent sun exposure, good exterior and interior access (circulation is easy due to the existence of several paths that run through the property and take us from one field to the next, to the riverside area).
Most of the property is fenced off.

There is a stream within the property, with several waterfalls and several dams along the land, which used to feed a mill that still exists and which flows into the River Arda.

Although the property is located in a sparsely populated area, it is only 10 minutes away from the public and private services; - 22 minutes from the centre of Arouca; 28 minutes from the centre of the city of Santa Maria da Feira and 45 minutes from Porto city (50km).