Beira Alta, Tabuaço, Portugal

Quinta do Fornelo, is a farm that is very well located, in the heart of the Alto Douro Wine Region, recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, since 2001, this property is located in the municipality of Tabuaço, between Estrada Nacional 323 (km 38.1) and the Távora river, this being a very peaceful place, where nature is heard in a very special way.

Quinta de Fornelo is a very well cared for farm, being in an excellent state of maintenance.

- The property covers a total area of 21.6 hectares (210,600 m²) and includes rustic and urban areas.

- The main house, built in granite and slate, is distributed over two floors of 54 m² each, totaling 108 m² of useful area.

- The house is connected to the EDP electrical network, both single-phase and three-phase.

Old Constructions:

In addition to the main house, the property has:
- Agricultural Warehouse: Approximately 30 m², needs work.
- Ruin: Structure in granite and schist with approximately 70 m² of construction.
- Both buildings have expansion potential of up to 30%, according to the Tabuaço Municipal Master Plan (PDM).
Municipal documents confirm that these buildings date back to before 1951.

Water Resources:

- Springs: The property has three natural springs.
- Storage Tanks: Two tanks that store water from the springs.

Crops and Vineyard:

- "Vinha Velha" vineyard:
- Area: 1 hectare.
- Characteristics: Installed on terraces supported by pre-phylloxeric schist walls.

- Production 2022:
Around 2,100 liters of Port Wine (equivalent to 3.82 barrels).

- Traditional Olive Grove:
- Area: 3.5 hectares.
- Characteristics: It develops on terraces supported by pre-phylloxeric schist walls.
- Annual Production: Approximately 400 liters of olive oil.

- Orangery: Occupies around 0.5 hectares.

Walls and Conservation:

- Shale Walls:
The property is bordered by approximately 10,000 meters of schist walls, with an average height of 1.7 meters and a width of 0.5 meters.
These walls have been conserved and maintained with support from IFAP plans.

Forest:

- Forest Area: 9.57 hectares, made up of various tree species, including cork oaks, which produce approximately 120 arrobas of quality cork every 9 years.

Infrastructure and Access:

- Internal Paths: The property has 2.8 kilometers of paths that allow the circulation of light and cargo vehicles, connecting to the EN323.

Potential for Rural Tourism:

The privileged location, the panoramic views over the Douro landscape, the privacy and the historical value of this property, give it a high potential for the development of rural tourism, complementing the already established agricultural activities.

- Brand Registrations: The property has two brand registrations at INPI for olive oil and wine, using the name of the Farm.

- Number of Olive Trees in Production: Approximately 600 olive trees.

- Olive Oil Production: Around 400 liters per year.

This property is an excellent opportunity for those looking to invest in the iconic Douro region, combining agricultural production with high tourism potential.
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