Sabugal, Beira Alta, Portugal

Detached 2-bedroom house of approximately 140m2 over 2 floors, set in tranquil rural location with no through traffic.

The house has been fully modernised and renovated, with upgraded electric supply, gas boiler, full double-glazing and insulation throughout. The property is well presented and would suit as permanent living accommodation or as a "lock up and leave" holiday home. Energy Certificate "C".

There is a borehole providing ample water throughout the year as well as the option of mains connected water supply. Drainage is via septic tank (fosse).

Entrance via two levels. Stairs from ground level leading onto a balcony and a double-glazed door with privacy glass into a spacious hallway, off which are the kitchen and dining area, two double bedrooms and a shower room & WC. The kitchen benefits from fully fitted units with granite worktops and built-in dishwasher, electric Zanussi fan-oven and induction hob, Zanussi extractor fan. Ample space for a large American style fridge freezer. In-set pellet-stove for the colder evenings.

Archway leading to the dining area and built-in larder. Access to the loft is via a hatch in the pantry.

Bedroom 1: Double bedroom (3.90m x 3.30m), dual aspect windows and shutters, fitted with retractable flyscreen. Wardrobes.
Bedroom 2: Double bedroom (3.90m x 2.70m), window overlooking the rear of the property, retractable flyscreen and shutters. Laminate flooring.
Shower room (2.20m x 2.20m): Modern walk-in style shower, electric towel rail, WC and washbasin with cupboard underneath. Window fitted with mosquito screen. Space & plumbing for washing machine.

Spiral staircase leading to a large living room (approx. 35m2); this space was the old barn and has been sympathetically refurbished, retaining many original features. The room is very cosy with attractive tiled wood-effect flooring and wood-panelled ceiling. An efficient wood pellet burner provides heat during the colder months. French doors leading into the garden.

Small open storage space under external stairs. Gravelled path leading to front gates. Gravelled path leading to a large sun terrace with wooden pergola, 2 power points, space for BBQ, large table and chairs.

Garden: Steps leading down to the garden, there is a raised area suitable for a pool, double gates giving access to the property from the rear. Steps to the carport. The carport has space for a large car and motorbike and is secured road-side by means of a concertina metal door. The garden has several mature trees, Cherry, Pear, Apple, Fig, Pomegranate, Plum, and Walnut. Lemon and Orange saplings. There is na area for growing vegetables, the other bed is planted with various shrubs and roses. Under the house is a lockable storage area with electricity, this currently houses the gas bottle for the boiler, as well as access to the water pump for the borehole. The space would lend itself to house an extra freezer or be turned into a utility room or bike storage. External tap and hose tidy.

To the side rear of the house there is access to the borehole. Large space for chicken coop. Outbuilding of 98m2 over 2 floors currently used as storage. This building has an Urban title so can be developed into living space. The ruin behind this building was originally part of it (Boundary marked in red on the aerial view) and an offer to purchase has been made pending the documentation being updated with the registry. This would give all-round access to the property and private parking/access if turned into a self-contained (holiday) accommodation.

Things to do & see:
Sabugal is only 8 mins by car and offers a good selection of supermarkets, cafés, bars and restaurants, as well as a Post Office, schools, Open University, pharmacy, Health Centre and Sports Centre with swimming pool and gym. The beautiful Côa Valley is only 1km walk away; listed as a World Heritage site since 1998, the Côa Valley Grand Route consists of 222 km of marked trails and is considered as the most important site with open air rock art. It can be travelled in both directions on foot, horseback or mountain bike. The Serra da Malcata Nature Reserve, Serra de Estrella and Sabugal castle are just some of the highlights on this route. Some fabulous river beaches, the Thermal Spa resort Crô are within short driving distance, and the Serra de Estrela Ski Resort is 1.5 hours away. Porto 2.5 hours, Lisbon 3.5 hours. 30 mins from the Spanish border.