4/5 bedroom villa, pool, gardens, for B & B or S/C in Figueir dos Vinhos

Price in euros 240,000. PLEASE ENQUIRE VIA WEBSITE WWW.EDENPORTUGAL.COM

A recently renovated 4/5 bedroom villa with large pool and lovely gardens, in the heart of Portugals lake district, with income potential.



Off a quiet country lane In the rolling green countryside to the south of the Serra da Lous£ (near the Silver Coast), this eye-catching villa will not only be someones dream home, but also has the potential to generate a nice sideline income.



The British owners found it a run-down farmhouse, but have painstakingly turned it into one of the areas most attractive properties.



On the upper floor, the huge open plan kitchen/living room is the hub of the house. 11.5 mtrs long by 4.7 mtrs wide, and with vaulted wooden ceiling 3 mtrs high, makes a super living space - calm, stylish and very well equipped. Off it are an air-conditioned satellite TV lounge (3.8 x 3.6), which sometimes doubles as an upstairs bedroom, and a big veranda with views over the pool and garden to the countryside beyond. A covered veranda to the front has far reaching mountain views across the valley.



On the ground floor are three double bedrooms (one en-suite) and a single, plus a very large family bathroom with shower and bath with steps. Thus one could let this floor as b & b or self catering, and live upstairs, as the current owners sometimes do. The going rate is 1,200 euros for the week. The house has its own website (and wi-fi), and the owners offer free management for one year to any buyer wishing to continue with the business.



All is very well appointed, ready to move in. Double-glazing throughout. Central heating is from a wood-burner and carries a grade A energy rating from the local authority.



Outside are a walled patio to the front of the house, and to the rear a large fenced garden with good-size swimming pool (with bar, fridge, sink and even separate satellite TV!), lovely well stocked fenced garden and play area. Beyond this is a wooded plot which is also included in the sale.



The double garage is large enough to be converted to further accommodation.



There is a neighbouring property to the front of the house, but it used only occasionally. The tarmac road ends right here beyond it is a cart track (you might see the odd passing mule!), and within seconds you are strolling among the oaks and eucalypts.



The pleasant little towns of Pedrog£o Grande, Figueir dos Vinhos and Castanheira de Pera are all close by. About an hour away are the vast golden beaches of the Costa de Prata, and the medieval city of Coimbra, the regional capital and Portugals third city. Spain is less than two hours by car.



This is a lovely area, noted for its warm rivers and lakes, which are a delight to swim in summer. Some have caf/restaurants on the shoreline; others you might well have all to yourself. There is already a fair-size expat community, and English is now quite widely spoken, especially among the younger Portuguese.



For a house of this size and quality, with a big pool and earning potential, the asking price will be hard to match.
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