For sale: €300,000  Sold as seen.

Land:  2,200m2. Completely walled.

Property:  284m2 for renovation

Licences: renovation and licensing : Alcobaca Council.

Architect’s impression only of a possible future – see photos.

This is a very rare building of special interest ripe for a “Grand Designs” renovation project.   Unique in its kind this mid-century, art deco inspired former wine cellar is a great forever home opportunity.  A must see.

Brick and mortar walls support the ceramic tile roof which is in excellent condition with no significant leaks. Original overhead wood beams create huge potential for mezzanine floors, balcony seating areas, spacious and flexible accommodation.  There is cement flooring throughout with the old wine vats and labels still in situ, for someone with a good design eye, these could be repurposed.

A 50,000 Ltr solid concrete water tank, divided into 4 individual access sections that can be utilised for self-sufficient economic water supply.  Solar panels could be added during the renovation.

Mains power and water are connected and pre installation for a sewer connection has been laid.  Currently, there is one bathroom installed (Nov 2020) and main plumbing for a second one completed. No kitchen, but plenty of space for a very grand open plan dining/living area.

Alongside the main building are 4 separate annexes, currently used as fabrication workshops and storage.  These can be added into the main building or left standing alone and repurposed into utility/storage space/extra-large garages etc.

To the rear is a large open area, recently clear of debris that climbs up a slight slope with direct access to a quiet road.  Approx. 24m Length : 16m (tapering to) 12m Width

The Wine Cellar is located in a residential area just a 10-minute walk from Pataias.  This newly regenerated village has excellent facilities including pre and primary schools, an indoor swimming pool, playground, skate park, banks, post office, supermarkets, veterinary etc and its own lagoon country park.  Local beaches of Paredes da Victoria and Vale Furado approx. 10 mins drive West.

Pataias is in the heart of the Silver Coast in a rapidly expanding area with a wealth of tourist activities nearby.  Nazare, Alcobaça, São Martinho de Porto, Batalha, Serra de Aire all within a 20km radius.

Pataias has quick access to N242, IC1 / A8, is on the National Express network and has local West Line train stations.  1hr 15mins from Lisbon airport.

The founder, architect and sole owner was Joaquim Vieira Franco.  An eccentric and  bohemian, it’s been said that he was a free minded inventor, lover of the unconventional with a keen interest in all things mechanical.  It’s clear his aura will remain within these walls for as long as they stand.

As you walk into the Wine Cellar you can still sense the atmosphere of old, it’s  impossible not to wonder the stories, adventures and livelihood of those that visited. There is no doubt a sense of bohemian nostalgia is imprinted in it’s soul from the local farmer, to the seasonal worker labouring the many lime kilns, to the cod fisherman coming back from North Atlantic on board the infamous “Bacalhoeiros”.

The wine was harvested and produced locally and it’s been said that it served as a tavern for local and traveling workmen for many years.

My name is Sergio Pereira, Portuguese born and bred and I am blessed to be the owner of the Wine Cellar.

After a lifetime of adventures and experience being a global traveller, I decided to settle on the Silver Coast with my partner Ariana and our daughter Constanca.

I am a metal / wood craftsman and my creations are mostly furniture, architectural and household goods.

In 2018, I bought this property to use as the grounds for my business and workshop.

Unfortunately, as my personal and work life progresses I no longer have the use for such a historical space and having realised the huge potential for development as a wonderful home or a rental property, I figured the only reasonable thing to do would be to pass it on to someone that can truly realize its potential.

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