Penela, Beira Litoral, Portugal

Semi-detached. 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom property located in a nice village close to Penela, Coimbra. This property was renovated approximately 11 years and has great views of the distant mountains and valleys.

The property is sited on a plot of 1332m2 that has a stone barn, threshing area and alarge attached barn which the sellers are fitting a new roof. This could be a possible future extension. . The orientation of the property ensures privacy and has off-road parking for 3 vehicles.

Access to the property is via tarmac roads or a forest track, both of which lead to the town of Penela. This property is on one level, which helps those with mobility problems.

House:

The property has 3 doors from the covered terrace. The middle door opens onto what was formerly the old kitchen that still retains its bread oven door opening and chimney/mantle. This room was formerly used as an office, or could easily become a sitting room. The old kitchen also has a door to the right that leads to a double bedroom that has a window and door to the terrace. Another door leads to a small corridor with a fully-tiled bathroom that has a W.C., basin and bath. The opposite end of the corridor leads to the master en-suite bedroom. The bathroom here has a shower, W.C. and basin.

Back in the old kitchen, a further door leads to the lounge that has a window and door opening onto the terrace. The lounge currently has a wood burner that heats most of the property in the winter months. The vendors will remove the existing wood burner to their new home, but replacing it would be an easy task. The property also has pre- installed circulation pipes in the walls where you could fit radiators, should the new owners want central heating. The fitted kitchen/diner is off the lounge and is full of natural light with nice views of the distant mountains. The kitchen has Beech wood wall and base units with polished granite work surfaces, na electric oven, gas hob, water heater and ceramic tiled floor.

Exterior:

The property has double wrought-iron gates by the lane that open onto the land. To the left are stone steps that lead up to a raised area, which would make a nice vegetable garden. At the side of the stone steps is a stone barn and threshing area (eira). The barn is now used to store implements for the garden and land The threshing area would make a nice place for alfresco dining where you can relax and take in those great views. The old stone kitchen, now in ruins, is by the kitchen of the house. The old kitchen still has its bread oven and would make a great renovation project for extra living space or a small rental unit. The furthermost of the land is split into various small terraces, all of which have charm and great views.

Distances by car:

Penela 5 minutes, Espinhal 10 minutes, Coimbra 20 minutes, Ansião 20 minutes, Tomar 40 minutes, Ansião 20 minutes, Porto 90 minutes, Lisbon 115 minutes.