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GVL116: Quinta do Borgonhês
Renovated cottage on 11,736m2 in beautiful location
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Beautifully renovated 2 bedroom cottage with stunning views over the charming riverside town of Avô and the castle ruins.
The cottage (65m2 footprint) comprises:
The main entrance (at the back of the house) leads into a cosy living / dining room with wooden floors and exposed stone walls, and an open fireplace.
Study / Office area.
Bathroom with bath/shower, WC, bidet and washbasin. Plumbing for washing machine.
Large double bedroom.
A wooden staircase leads down from the living room to a large fitted kitchen with wooden units and granite worktops.
Large double bedroom.
A 12m x 2m wooden balcony stretches along the front of the house, with a shady veranda underneath. All rooms (apart from the bathroom and study area) have doors to either the balcony or veranda.
All rooms have exposed stone walls, wooden ceilings, and either wooden or tiled floors, all (apart from the bathroom and study area) have fabulous views over the valley.
The property has mains electricity, water from 3 mines (only one is in use for the house), gas water heater, septic tank, telephone with broadband internet, and a satellite dish. Furniture is included in the price.
Adjoining the cottage is a semi-enclosed summer dining room with built-in barbecue and seating.
Opposite the cottage is a 20m2 granite stone annexe with a traditional bread oven, concrete floor, and electricity connected. The annexe could be enlarged and would easily convert to extra/guest accommodation.
3m x 3m donkey stable.
New planning regulations for the area will come into force in the next 12-24 months which will allow for new construction on this property.
The property has 11,736m2 (1.17 hectares) of terraced land. The terraces have granite stone walls with granite steps. There are approx. 70 olive trees and numerous grape vines, fruit trees (including apple, cherry, peach, and fig), oak and chestnut trees. Fenced organic vegetable patch.
The property is gated and has a large private parking area.
There is a footpath that leads from the property into Avo, about a 10 minute walk. Avô is a lovely little town with narrow cobbled streets, a ruined castle, river beach, and small shops, bars, restaurants, etc. Oliveira do Hospital, with all facilities, is approx. 15 minutes drive.
Good access along a tarmac lane with the last 100m or so along a dirt track.
Price: 116,000 euros
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Contact: sophie@pureportugal.co.uk
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