Property Description

RENOVATED FARMHOUSE

15 MINUTES WALK FROM BENFEITA, CENTRAL PORTUGAL, BUILDINGS (151M2) WITH 3 BEDROOMS, STUDIO.

2 1/2 RUINS, 1.3HA OF ORGANIC LAND, SPRING WATER, RIVER, WATERFALL, OLIVE, FRUIT & NUT TREES, ANIMAL HOUSES, SOLAR ELECTRICITY & HOT WATER, ABUNDANT FIREWOOD, NO UTILITY BILLS!

In the mountains and valleys of Central Portugal, 15 minutes walk from the village of Benfeita is this traditional stone farm house with a footprint of 151m2, restored yet retaining and celebrating the simple rustic beauty and natural local materials.

The main building has a spacious open plan ‘Golden Room’ that includes a kitchen and mezzanine, two bathrooms, one bedroom below the ‘Golden Room’ with independent access, veranda and en suite bathroom, one bedroom above with independent access, two store rooms and a shower room

Outside wooden building 55m2, stands as an outside kitchen, a studio/ accommodation, wood store, inside bathroom, bidet and basin and outside bath & shower.

1,3 hectares of land with two and a half ruins.

Constant spring water, plumbed to all taps domestic and agricultural with a switch over to solar pumped river water for in summer.

Riverside with waterfall, terraces with 150 olive trees and fertile organic agricultural land with fruit and nut trees, a large stable & two hen houses.

Off grid solar electricity system, solar hot water system and back boiler off the kitchen range for winter, five wood burners, good WiFi reception with MEO/NOS, abundant firewood & no utility bills!

Access: There are parking spaces by the road, a 3 minute walk along a track or 2 minutes down steep stone steps. As it is, a quad bike and small tractor can access the house. The track could be made more accessible if desired.

This beautiful property comprises 3 quintas, (farms/smallholdings), perfect for a family/ community/ extended family/ eco B and B/ tied cottage/ retreat centre.

Constant spring water, visible in it’s beautiful traditional mina (water mine), plumbed conveniently to all places needed.

The river, perfect for the cool and shade it offers in the hot summer.

The river garden with fruit and nut trees, which runs alongside it, perfect for cultivating and spring, summer, autumn camping.

15 minutes walk to the local village, Benfeita, which has a post office, grocery shop, open air bar in the spacious village square and in summer the lovely river beach is very popular.

The native Portuguese villagers are warm hearted and generous and welcome newcomers who are drawn to live here from around the world. There is a monthly village market. A very popular alternative learning centre http://folhaverde.pt/en/home/. Coja, 10 minutes by car, the closest town has markets, library, cafes, river beach and cultural events. Arganil, 25 minutes drive has a very good weekly market and cultural events. Coimbra 1 1/2 hours. Porto 2 hours. Lisboa 3 hours

Im sad to leave this special place, though I must to be near my dear family.