This unique and versatile property, is in a small hamlet within easy walking distance of the charming village of Vila Facaia. It offers two separate houses and a central stone living space, with access to the leisure area, pool and outbuildings, and views to the immediate countryside. The layout of the property allows a variety of styles of living. The living areas lend themselves to occupation by a large family, or for holiday rental, or a combination! Along with the spacious outside areas, and the separate stone dwelling, there is the possibility of multiple uses.
Vila Facaia has a mini market, traditional bar/cafe, new contemporary restaurant, organic produce outlet, health centre and nursery, traditional olive oil co-operative and bakery, and is in process of continuing regeneration. It is close to the pretty river beach of Mosteiro just 4km away.
The main access to the property (which is walled and fenced) is through double gates opening into a rustic courtyard. The first house, to the right, is two storey; ground floor entrance to living room with door to passageway, off which is a bathroom/laundry, continues to a kitchen/dining area. Stairs lead from the living room to two bedrooms and another bathroom.
Back into the courtyard is access to the second, semi-detached, house. This has a ground floor office space, bedroom and shower room, and large, understair storage cupboard. Upstairs is a double bedroom and a second bathroom, with stunning roll top bath tub. A veranda is accessed from the landing.
In the centre of the whole property, is a stone dwelling which stands between the houses and the leisure/pool area, with side access. This third building has a traditional rustic feel, being one big room with open fireplace, high ceilings, stone walls and a fully fitted kitchen. There are two entrances, one from the courtyard, the other leading to the barbeque, leisure and pool area, all overlooking olive groves of the Portuguese countryside.
To the left of the outside leisure area, there are two workshops/storage areas (one with WC). The garden area to the left of and below the pool, has a grassed and planted area, vegetable garden, well, animal shed and septic tank. The leisure area has an alternative gated access, and there is a gate between the courtyard and the side access to the pool.
The whole property sits on 730m2 of urban land and is connected to mains water and electricity, with fibre optic internet.
Vila Facaia is part of Pedrógão Grande but also close to the town of Figueiró dos Vinhos (11km). Both towns offer schools, doctors, health centres, banks, supermarket. There are river beaches close by as Praia das Rocas just 10km away. Porto and Lisbon are both around 2 hours drive away. A drive to the coast is about 1 hour.
As mentioned above, this unusual property can be adapted to many different styles of occupation.
A visit is highly recommended to fully understand the immense potential of this property. Imagination and just a little investment can create a wonderful home or/and holiday residence!
Energy Rating: F
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