Description
THE ENGENHO Riverfront Property with Private Beach, Waterfall, Water Mills & House
860 m² of Water Mills & Houses | 150 m of River Frontage | 1.4 Hectares
A truly rare rural property, shaped by water, heritage and scale.
Set within a striking natural landscape and crossed by watercourses throughout the entire land, The Engenho offers something exceptional in inland Portugal: a private river beach with waterfall, approximately 150 metres of direct river frontage, and a ruin with high redevelopment potential.
Here, nature is not merely the setting it is the defining element of the property.
PROPERTY OVERVIEW
1.4 hectares of fertile land, forest and mixed vegetation
860 m² of urban built area
4 independent buildings
Two historic water mills
Large traditional farmhouse
One independent ruin with potential for conversion or expansion
A rare combination of built heritage, water and landscape, offering outstanding flexibility of use.
ARCHITECTURE, RUIN & POTENTIAL
The property combines authentic rural construction with industrial character, allowing multiple development scenarios:
Charming private residence
Boutique hotel or eco-lodge
Wellness, yoga or personal development retreat
Experiential tourism project
The existing ruin, fully integrated into the estate, offers an excellent opportunity for the creation of:
an independent unit
a premium suite
a studio / creative space
additional accommodation
All of this while preserving the historical identity and architectural narrative of the place.
UNIQUE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
Access is via a green setting with century-old trees, traditional stone-paved paths, and stone walls.
The constant presence of water streams, waterfall and river creates a deeply serene atmosphere, ideal for rest, contemplation and nature- and wellness-oriented projects.
POINTS OF INTEREST IN THE REGION
River beaches & water
Private river beach within the property
Fragas de Sao Simao River Beach
Mosteiro River Beach (Schist Village)
Mega River Beach
Cabril Reservoir and Dam / Zezere River
Dams & landscape
Cabril Dam one of the most impressive in the region
Bouca Dam leisure and nature
Zezere River Valley
Trails & nature
Hiking trails in the Serra da Lousa
Routes through schist villages, valleys and riverbanks
Ideal area for retreats, walking, yoga and meditation
Villages, culture & heritage
Figueiro dos Vinhos cafes, restaurants and services
Schist Villages (Fragas de Sao Simao, Mosteiro)
Historic bridges, mills and rural architecture
Strong local identity and active cultural life
Regional gastronomy
River trout, maranhos, goat dishes and traditional sausages
Local products: honey, olive oil, goat cheese, chestnuts
Traditional restaurants and village cafes
LOCATION & ACCESS
Located in Figueiro dos Vinhos (Leiria District), in a central position within Portugal:
Approximate distances:
Town centre: ~10 minutes
Coimbra: ~30 minutes
Lisbon: ~2 hours
Porto: ~1h30
Atlantic beaches (Leiria Coast): ~1h15
Excellent accessibility for tourism projects, events, retreats or a private residence with total privacy.
PRICE: €475,000
Must be viewed
Technical, architectural and investment documentation available upon request.
Energy Rating: G
