Beira Alta, Penalva do Castelo, Portugal

Extraordinary Estate with 13,620 m2, 200 metres from the banks of the River Dão, in the Municipality of Penalva do Castelo;
Located in a Traditional Village in an Elevated Position, Surrounded by Nature and with Open Views over the Surrounding Natural Landscape;
The Area Surrounding the House is Well Organised and Maintained, with Easy Circulation and Direct Access to the Interior and Exterior Garages, as well as to Leisure Areas and Gardens.
Borehole and Irrigation Tanks;

THE PROPERTY:

Automatic Access Gate to the Property as well as to the Garage;
Exterior Lighting distributed around the House and Electricity Points in Several Areas of the Property;
Lawn Area surrounding the House with Automatic Irrigation System installed;
Annex to the House with Covered Carport / Shaded Garage for Parking 2 Vehicles and/or Outdoor Leisure Area with Barbecue / Barbecue Area with Oven and Pantry Area with Water Point and Sink;
Several Corners / Patios, set within Landscaped Garden Areas next to the House (South and West), ideal for Meals, Socialising and Leisure;
Paths, Stairs and Exterior Circulation around the House in Traditional Granite Stone Paving, as well as Walls, Benches, Low Garden Walls, Flowerbeds and Gardens;
Tree-Lined Exterior Areas with a Variety of Mature Trees and Shrubs, Very Well Organised in Landscape Terms;
Rustic Storage Annex for Firewood next to the House;
Genuine Granite Stone Wine Cellar with Bottle Storage and a Naturally Ventilated Atmosphere in the Old Traditional Style. This space is also ideal as a Cool Outdoor Retreat on extremely hot days, providing Stable and Permanent Temperature and Humidity;
Granite Stone Storage House with Plenty of Storage on Natural Wooden Shelves;
Water Borehole with Filtration System and Piping for Irrigation distributed throughout Several Points of the Property and Supply to the Tank.

THE HOUSE:
Detached 5+1 Bedroom Villa with 2 Complementary or Independent Floors, in Excellent Condition; Elegant Architectural Design;

Robust Construction with Granite Cladding and High-Quality Finishes; Door and Window Frames in Natural Granite Stone;
Good Insulation and Excellent Solar Orientation, 3 Fronts with Plenty of Natural Light and Open Views;
Water Plumbing Network in PEX System (a type of flexible and highly durable plastic tubing widely used in plumbing, radiant heating and cooling systems. PEX is highly resistant to corrosion, mineral build-up and freezing);

Well-Equipped Home with a High Level of Comfort and Convenience;

White Aluminium Tilt-and-Turn Window Frames with Double Glazing;
Air Conditioning installed on both Floors and in All Rooms;
Solar Thermal Panels for DHW Heating (Domestic Hot Water System);
Exterior Lighting powered by Solar Energy;

Well-Organised and Functional Independent Accesses for Reduced Mobility, ensuring Circulation to and from the Interior and Exterior Areas surrounding the House and Gardens;

FLOOR 1:
Elegant Living Room with Solid Wood Flooring, with Plenty of Direct Natural Light and equipped with an Open Granite Fireplace; It has 3 Fronts with 3 Access Doors to the Large Porch that surrounds it and provides Panoramic Views over the Property and Surrounding Nature;

Entrance Hall and Interior Circulation Area with Wooden Flooring, equipped with 2 Central Heating Radiators; It has a Guest WC serving the Common Areas.

3 Spacious Suites with Wooden Floors, Built-in Wardrobes, Central Heating and Air Conditioning and
Bathrooms with Window, Fully Equipped and fitted with Heated Towel Rails; 1 Spacious Suite without Wardrobe

Fully Equipped Kitchen (AEG Brand),
Granite Flooring and Good Area;
Plenty of Storage, including a Pantry Cabinet;
Direct Access Door to the Exterior Porch and Plenty of Natural Light; Piped Gas Supply from Bottles located in an Appropriate Area outside the House;
Cherry Wood Cabinets with Black Marble Worktop;

Generous and Elegant Porch on the 1st Floor, with Granite Flooring and Wooden Ceiling with Built-in Lighting Spotlights, Directly Connected to the Living Room and Kitchen and Offering Beautiful Panoramic Views over the Property and Surrounding Natural Landscape; It has Electrical Sockets and TV Connection;

FLOOR 0:
Large Open-Space Room of Approx. (70 m2), comprising a Lounge and American-Style Kitchen;

The Lounge, with Dining and Living Area, is equipped with 2 Air Conditioning “Split” Units and an Open Fireplace;

It has Direct Access through a Door to the Gardens, Surrounding Areas of the Property, Exterior Parking Annex and Barbecue Area;

Plenty of Direct Natural Light and Privacy with Views over the Gardens and Surrounding Nature;

Fully Equipped Kitchen, Ceramic Tile Flooring, with Granite Countertop and Support Table, Plenty of Storage in Cherry Wood Cabinets with Granite Tops;

It is very well supplied with Electrical Sockets and Support Countertops;
Piped Gas Supply from Bottles located in an Appropriate Area outside the House;

It has 1 Bedroom / Office, equipped with Air Conditioning and Central Heating, served by a Large Full Bathroom;

Closed Garage with Automatic Gate for 2 to 3 Vehicles, with Interior Access to this Floor and Dividing Door to the Upper Floor;

Storage Room for Various Items;

PRODUCTION:

Orchard with a Diversity of Fruit Trees, Hazelnut Grove and Horticultural Area;

THE LOCATION:
Located in the peaceful village of Quinta da Ponte, parish of Sezures, in the municipality of Penalva do Castelo, this estate benefits from a privileged natural setting, marked by its proximity to the River Dão, the rural Beira landscape and the serene atmosphere characteristic of the Dão region.

The area stands out for its Natural Beauty, Agricultural Fields, Vineyards, Surrounding Tranquillity and the Authenticity of a Traditional Village next to the Property.

This is the Ideal Place for those seeking a property with Privacy, Direct Contact with Nature and High Potential for Permanent Residence, Holiday Home, Agricultural Project or Rural Tourism.

Nearby there are several points of interest in the municipality, such as Casa da Ínsua, its historic gardens, the Church of Misericórdia of Penalva do Castelo, the Roman Bridge over the River Dão and other heritage and landscape elements that enhance the entire region.

The Gastronomy served in the Restaurants of the Region is Genuinely Traditional and absolutely Delicious;

Despite its rural setting, the location allows access to the services of Penalva do Castelo and connection to important nearby areas, such as Mangualde, Viseu, Nelas and Fornos de Algodres, making this property an excellent opportunity for those seeking quality of life in the central interior of Portugal, without giving up proximity to urban centres and relevant transport links.

Quinta da Ponte is a Particularly Interesting Housing Choice for those looking for:
• An Estate in an Authentic Rural Environment;
• Proximity to the Banks of the River Dão (200 m) and Natural Landscapes;
• A Place with Tranquillity, Privacy and Tourist Potential*;
*Possibility of a Rural Tourism Project, Local Accommodation, Country House or Family Retreat;
• Connection to the Agricultural and Wine Culture of the Dão Demarcated Region;
• Balance between Seclusion, Nature and Accessibility to Services.
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