Description
Quinta do Aviario
If you are looking for a large family home or would like a home that offers independant areas for multi-generational living then Quinta do Aviario offers just that.
Set in 14,000 sqm of land with gardens, paddock, eucalyptus woodland, majestic cork oaks, olive and fruit trees, this beautiful former farm which has been thoughtfully renovated and there is so much scope here that with a little vision could be developed to offer even more family accommodation.
For a large family, this property lends itself perfectly to multi-generational living as there is an independent apartment attached to the owners home by a lockable door and there are options to develop further accommodation on the opposite side of the main house.
The Quinta
The main living space of the home with its vaulted ceiling was formally used to house animals but is now a huge, zoned space for working, living, dining, and cooking.
At the far end of the room, the kitchen is dominated by a huge central island with an additional double sink, storage, and casual dining area. The L-shaped units with quartz countertops also house the dishwasher, washing machine, oven, and microwave and there is further storage in the eye-level units above. From here patio doors lead out into the garden.
The more formal dining area could easily house a very large table for entertaining family and friends and there is a spacious seating area arranged around the huge traditional fireplace in the centre of the room.
As the owner often works from home there is also an office area however as this spectacular room is 20m long and 6m wide it could easily be reconfigured to suit the new owners lifestyle.
The original farmhouse has contemporary touches but still pays tribute to its past. On the ground floor are the main entrance hall, downstairs WC, and the machine room. To the right of the main entrance is the guest suite, perfect for older members of the family to have their own space. This is in addition to the aforementioned apartment. It comprises of living room with doors leading out to the garden, a double bedroom also with access to the garden, and a fully tiled shower room. It would be a simple task to add a further door to separate this from the rest of the house.
A marble staircase leads to the first floor and the triple-aspect master bedroom with doors leading out onto the terrace.an ideal place for morning coffee or indeed sundowners whilst taking in the views across the land to the far wooded area. This room is modern in design with a dividing wall at the head of the bed behind which is the ensuite bathroom with two wall-mounted vanity units, a huge walk-in shower, jetted hydro bath tub, a bidet, and a WC. There is also ample room storage for clothes in the fitted wardrobes.
Throughout the house, there are heat reflective, tilt and turn, double-glazed windows with stone surrounds which complement the original stone build and add to the contemporary feel.
To the left of the main house is a large apartment with open plan kitchen, dining and living space. The bedroom is very large and has patio doors that lead to the garden. Day and night blinds and an air conditioning unit keep the room comfortable. The bathroom leads off and has a shower unit, vanity, bidet and toilet. The dressing area joins the bedroom to the living space providing space for luggage and hanging space for clothes.
The living space is well appointed and has patio doors with heat reflective glass to keep the area cool. The views to the garden and pool area are spectacular.
On the first floor is the nest as its referred to by the owners. This is a large ensuite double room with a glorious balcony. This suite would be ideal for a teenager wanting their own space.
Also on this side of the building is an outside terrace for guests and various utility and storage rooms.
To the right side of the main house is a further extension which is currently used as a garage for the cars and the tractor and a wood store. The owners workshop is at this end of the building too. This part of the property is fully insulated, has water and electricity and offers an opportunity for further conversion if required.
In the machine room there is a recently installed 30kw wood burner that runs the central heating system and the acre of woodland provides the fuel for this. There are also solar panels to heat the water so its possible to keep the running costs of the property to a minimum. With the many fruit trees, polytunnel, vegetable plot and ample land to keep animals, the new owners could become very self-sufficient. The 30 olive trees on the land yielded 60 litres of olive oil last year. Two wells on the property provide enough water to service the land and also to fill the pool.
The swimming pool is a recent addition to the Quinta. The 6 x 4 m above-ground pool has a high specification pump and filter providing low voltage energy efficient 24 hour running. The decking area next to the pool is ideal for sunbathing or just relaxing with a glass of wine and a good book.
The barbecue and outside dining area offers the opportunity to enjoy alfresco dining.
Location
Quinta do Aviario is situated in a rural area on the edge of the village of Castelo near Serta in Central Portugal. Off Junction 28 of the IC8 and close to the iconic N2 road the property is within 5 minutes drive of Cernache de Bonjardim and 10 minutes from both Serta and Pedrógão Grande. The area offers a full range of cafes, restaurants, shops, supermarkets, banks, and post offices. There are also schools, hospital and health centres, sports centres and of course many outdoor activities available locally. The River Zezere can be reached by the PR8 walking trail which passes the house.
There are road and rail links to both Lisbon and Porto airports and the coast is around 1hour 15 minutes away.
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