Ribatejo, Ferreira do Zêzere, Portugal

Tucked away in a peaceful setting yet only a short walk from the village of Chãos, this beautifully renovated three-bedroom stone cottage combines traditional charm with modern comfort. Set across two levels and offering 161 m² of living space, the home sits within 1,560 m² of landscaped gardens complete with a swimming pool.

Character and Comfort
The property is connected to mains water and electricity and showcases a host of original features, including exposed stonework, hand-carved window surrounds, and wooden beamed ceilings. These traditional elements are paired with quality finishes such as double-glazed windows and doors, creating a home that feels both authentic and inviting.

Ground Floor
The main entrance opens into a spacious living room with tiled flooring, stone walls, and double aspect windows that fill the room with natural light. Wooden ceiling beams and a flush-fitted salamander stove add to its cosy atmosphere. A second entrance via the porch leads directly into the kitchen, making this the more practical day-to-day entry point.
Also on the ground floor are a bright bedroom offering comfort and character. A generous bathroom with shower and sleek vanity unit completes this level.

First Floor
A wooden staircase rises from the living room to a spacious landing with a Velux window, filling the area with natural light. From here, two further bedrooms are accessed, both featuring wooden floors and charming beamed ceilings perfect as guest rooms, children's rooms, or a home office. They share a family-sized bathroom with sleek tiled floors, shower, sink, and WC.
Kitchen and Outdoor Living

The kitchen, accessed through a stone archway, exudes charming cottage character, with white cabinetry, granite worktops, a oven and hob, and a washing machine. Plenty of storage ensures both practicality and style, making it a welcoming space for everyday cooking or relaxed family meals. Patio doors open onto a covered terrace with a tiled floor and wooden roof beams the perfect space for breakfast in the sunshine or evening meals under the stars.

Gardens and Pool
The flat, walled garden is truly beautiful and mature, thoughtfully landscaped with lawns, paved paths, and olive trees. A 10m x 5m swimming pool with surrounding patio and an automatic irrigation system make the outdoor areas ideal for relaxing or entertaining. An adjacent paved terrace, featuring palms and a charming wooden pergola, further enhances the Mediterranean ambiance.

Location
Although private, the cottage is easily accessible via a quiet tarmac road with little more than local traffic. The village of Chaos offers a café and weekly market, while the larger village of Vales, just 6 minutes away, provides a supermarket, café, garden hardware shop, building supply store, and a petrol station.

For wider amenities, the historic town of Tomar is 15-20 minutes by car. Tomar boasts supermarkets, restaurants, shops, sports centres, cultural landmarks including the UNESCO-listed Convento de Cristo, as well as schools, hospital, and train and bus stations.
The town of Ferreira do Zêzere is also nearby, offering additional shops, schools, cafés, and services. For leisure, the natural swimming spot of Agroal, with its clear spring waters, is also within easy reach.

Travel
Lisbon Airport is around 90 minutes' drive and is served by a wide range of low-cost and international airlines, offering regular connections across Europe, the UK, and destinations worldwide making international travel both straightforward and accessible.
Energy Rating: C
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