SYMPATHETICALLY RESTORED RUSTIC FARMHOUSE, BED AND BREAKFAST POTENTIAL

Listed by Estate Agents Portugal

Price: 120,000 euros

Property Details

Beds: 3
Baths: 2
Town: Lousã
Region: Beiras and Central Portugal
Country: Portugal
Floors: 2

Property Size: 250m sq
Lot Size: 2,000m sq
Reference No.: VilarinhoQuinta
Status: Sold

Price:

€ 120,000
GBP 99,930
USD 153,816

Property Description
: SYMPATHETICALLY RESTORED RUSTIC FARMHOUSE, BED AND BREAKFAST POTENTIAL
VILARINHO – LOUSA Lat 40°7´39.48”N Lon 8°12`41.52”W
Situated in the Beiras region 25kms south-east of Coimbra, Portugal’s 3rd city. Vilarinho is 3 kms from Lousa the administrative centre, where you will find a full range of amenities.

COUNCIL OFFICES CAFES/BARS
4 MAJOR SUPERMARKETS
RAIL LINK TO COIMBRA
FINANCES RESTAURANTS
MARKET (twice a week) SPORTS FACILITIES
BANKS CINEMA
RANGE OF SHOPS SWIMMING POOLS
HOSPITAL DOCTOR
PHARMACY (2) DENTISTS
OPTICIANS SCHOOLS
BUS STATION VETS
VILARINHO Primary school, bar, shop selling basics, social club. Junta de Freguisa (Parish council), post office, and multibanco
ACCESS
Lousa is centrally located in Portugal. It has easy access to all major road, rail and bus links. Situated midway between Lisbon and Porto airports for European and International travel. Budget airlines also fly into Porto, Faro and Spain (Vigo, Santiago de Compostela, Valladoid and Madrid)
Lisbon 2¼ hrs Porto 1¾ hrs Coimbra 30 mins Atlantic coast 1 hr Minho 3 hrs
Algarve 6 hrs Santander 7-8 hrs Bilboa 9 hrs
PROPERTY
The property is hidden from the road behind well maintained conifer hedging ensuring complete privacy, access via double gates to a paved private drive with room for 4 cars. There is also access to the rear of the property.
The land area is appox. 1500 m2 on two Article numbers. Currently the main house occupies one and the main garden and patio the other. It would be possible to develop the second Article No. if required.
All main services are connected, the property is centrally heated by a diesel boiler and newly installed wood burning back boiler.
Internet ADSL available, clear satellite signal for UK, European or Portuguese TV.
The property has been extensively modernised and restored to a high standard while still retaining the charm of the original house.
Layout is over two floors, with a self contained rear addition where B&B is located.

INTERIOR
Enter the into the lounge 9m x 6m which is a stunning blend of contemporary design and original features, retaining the original beams but blending in modern tiling and as feature fireplace with stone surround.
Access to upstairs is by a wood staircase to large family dining room (8.13m x 2.70m). The modern kitchen (3.85m x 3.10m) leads off and is fitted with cherry wood units, granite worktops, gas 5 burner hob, electric oven, integrated dishwasher and fridge but still retains its vaulted wooden ceiling and original beams.
To the front are two double bedrooms (2x 3.85m x 2.95m) with views over gardens and across the valley.
Double doors lead to an airy hall and family bathroom (2.25m x 2.75m) with modern ceramics, bath, bidet toilet and washbasin.
A second hallway leads to
To the left B&B accommodation, comprising lounge (4m x 3.70m) with external access, and double bedroom (3.75m x 3.70m).
To the right is a contemporary shower room with toilet and hand basin.
Door leading to outside dining (4.90m x 2.75m) and sun terrace (8.30m x 3.70m) overlooking gardens and with panoramic views across the valley towards Serpins, Vila Nova de Poiares and Chas.
Outside to the rear there is storage room for diesel boiler and tank (3.85m x 3.10m) and to the right further study/office, workshop (7.75m x 3.70m) and utility room that leads back to the front of the property.
Below the new sun terrace there is an open area that could be enclosed to provide further rooms e.g. lounge, bedrooms, kitchen/dining room or even a self contained flat.

GARDENS
Top garden is a contemporary design with a waterfall feature and planted with mature palms and gravel for easy maintenance. To the side there is a grassed area and herbaceous border.
Lower garden has a very large paved patio, water feature and planter to provide entrance to an enclosed area to complete as a shaded BBQ and dining area.
The rest of garden is laid to grass with some mature trees. Cherry, apple, pear and walnut.

Private Sale by Owner