Minho, Caminha, Portugal

"Casa do Pontelhão" — Restored 1935 Stone Farmhouse | Serra d'Arga | Licensed Holiday Let | Caminha, Alto Minho

Where Time Slows Down. Where Nature Begins.
Hidden in the hills of Serra d'Arga — a protected natural area of outstanding ecological value, part of the European Natura 2000 network — the Casa do Pontelhão is not simply a property. It is a way of life that most people spend years searching for.

Built in 1935 from the characteristic schist and granite of the Alto Minho, this farmhouse was meticulously restored with care and taste, preserving every original feature while meeting the comforts of contemporary living. A hundred metres away, a stream and waterfall provide a constant, gentle soundtrack. The vine-shaded garden, the original espigueiro granary, the stone-walled barbecue terrace where old stables once stood — every detail tells a story.

The Property
Spread across two floors, the ground level offers an entrance hall, a generous living room with fireplace, a traditional wood-burning kitchen range and a guest WC. Upstairs, three bedrooms — including one en suite — a family bathroom and a corridor leading to the remaining rooms. A first-floor covered veranda invites long, quiet mornings with views over the surrounding landscape.
Total land: 484 m² | Construction area: 207 m² | Private gross area: 146 m²

Location & Distances
Serra d'Arga spans the municipalities of Caminha, Viana do Castelo, Vila Nova de Cerveira, Paredes de Coura and Ponte de Lima — placing this property at the geographical heart of one of Portugal's most unspoilt regions.

Vila de Caminha: approx. 15 minutes by car
Vila Nova de Cerveira: approx. 15 minutes by car (12 km)
Porto city centre: approx. 1h15 by car (100 km)
Porto Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO): approx. 1 hour by car
Vigo, Spain: approx. 50 minutes by car (60 km)
Vigo Airport (VGO): approx. 50 minutes by car (60 km)
Spain border (River Minho): approx. 15 minutes

Investment & Rental Potential
The property holds an active Alojamento Local (short-term rental) licence — a significant asset in a region with growing international tourism demand. The area records high occupancy during school holidays, long weekends and public holidays, with strong appeal to nature tourism, walking routes and rural retreat seekers year-round.
Available for purchase or as a rent-to-buy arrangement, with the option to acquire at the end of the rental contract — a rare and flexible structure for international buyers.

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About Your Consultant
Finding the right property — or the right buyer — takes more than an online search. It takes expertise, availability and genuinely personalised guidance at every step.
Whether you are looking to buy, exploring the Portugal market for the first time, or seeking investment opportunities in one of Europe's most dynamic regions, I am here to guide you with the attention this kind of decision deserves.

My name is Manuel Sampaio, Real Estate Consultant at IAD Portugal. I work with national and international clients across Porto and Northern Portugal, with access to over 200 property portals worldwide.

Get in touch — together, we'll find the right path.
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