Description
Lovely property sited on a plot of 679m2 with newly constructed barn/garage and 3 independent one bedroom annexes. This property is sited in a much sought-after location just south of Penela, Coimbra and also has 7,416m2 of rustic land filled with olive and a restocked fruit orchard. There are banana, apple, pomegranate, pear and many more types of trees on this well-maintained property. The land around the annexes and driveway are landscaped with a fine collection of shrubs and the more dominant infrastructure designed with banana, camellia, cana lily, lemon, climbing rose and pencil cypress, giving giving mature landscaped and tranquil feel
Access to the land is good via tarmac and cobble roads, with double wrought-iron gates that open onto a calcada stone driveway. The gently sloping land has a stone well with pump for supplying the annexes and for irrigating the orchards, mature flower beds and bushes on this lovely property. A rear lane also services the large field to the north. All units will include furnishings. It is a property that could ultimately become a small holiday complex with 3, possibly 4 rental units.
The location of the property is just a few minutes to the town of Penela and just 25 minutes to the city of Coimbra. Penela has all modern-day amenities such as health centre, bank, cafes, restaurants, shops, pharmacy, municipal pool, library, football stadium.....
House - 1st floor:
The house has been renovated to high standard and has 2 bedrooms with plenty of space to to create more. The stone steps from the lane lead up to the 1st floor terrace that gives access to the lounge with its superb views. Doors in the lounge open onto 2 double bedroom and a walk in closet. A further door takes you into the fully-fitted kitchen/diner that is full of natural light. The kitchen has an Aga style stove, sink, dishwasher, electic oven, microwave and induction hob. The kitchen also has a door to the bathroom /utility room that also houses the washing machine and dryer. Opposite is the shower, basin and WC.
House - Ground floor:
A lovely pine staircase winds down to the ground floor in a small ante-room with an opening to the wine cellar that doubles as a pantry and freezer store. From the pantry you can access the second lounge that can be used as a dining room, This room has the original stone walls that have been preserved and give a rustic feel to this spacious area. Here you also have double doors for natural light and a pellet burner for the winter months. To the right of the pantry are 4 ground floor rooms that are currently being used as a workroom, music room, store room and room with bread oven.
Exterior:
Stairs from the ground floor lead up to a spacious tearrace that has a hot tub and a dining table and chairs, ideal for alfresco lunches and dinners while taking in the magnificent views! As you enter the property through the double gates there is a bar to the left for entertaining that also has a W.C. The bar has an air-conditioning unit, as do other rooms of the house. A wrap around tiled roof provides shade for the bar entrance and finishes in a private area where you have many places to relax. Here there is also the exterior kitchen and bread oven and a tiled ramp up to the 1st floor kitchen.
Annexes:
A1 - Detached 1 bedroom unit with open-plan kitchen/diner/lounge and bathroom with shower, basin and W.C. The unit has double glazing and hot/cold air-conditioning unit.
A2 - Detached 1 bedroom stone constructed unit with open-plan kitchen/diner/lounge. There is a bathroom with W.C., basin and shower and a mezzanine bedroom with stairs from the ground floor. The unit has a wood burner for the winter months and patio style doors that open onto a terrace for alfresco dining.
A3 - Detached, spacious 1 bedroom unit with a superb terrace and detached utility room. This unit has a large open-plan area with lounge/diner, fitted kitchen and bathroom with shower, W.C. and basin. There is a hot/cold air-conditioning unit and a feeling of space and light in this unit. You will also find a pool where you can cool off in the summer months.
This really is a special place and viewing is highly recommended.
Energy Rating: D
