Leiria, Alvaiázere, Portugal

Charming single-storey 3-bedroom country cottage set on approximately 1,500m² of mostly flat land, just 5–6 minutes from Alvaiázere. Completely habitable, with two living areas, central heating, a wood burner, mature olive and fruit trees, good outdoor space and clear boundaries. Asking price €155,000.

Set amongst mature olive and fruit trees in the countryside just outside Alvaiázere, this attractive three-bedroom cottage offers a very manageable Portuguese country home with around 1,500m² of total land.

The house is single-storey and has a footprint of approximately 104m². It is completely habitable and well presented, while still leaving plenty of scope for a new owner to modernise or personalise it over time.

Inside, the accommodation includes a good-sized kitchen with plenty of storage and natural light, followed by two spacious adjoining living areas. These give the house considerable flexibility, with plenty of room for separate lounge and dining areas, a home office, or additional family space.

One of the living rooms has a wood-burning stove, while the property also benefits from a radiator heating system. Parts of the house have been insulated beneath the floors and behind plasterboard walls, helping make it more comfortable throughout the year.

There are three bedrooms. Two are good-sized double rooms, including a particularly light and spacious principal bedroom, while the third is a smaller single bedroom that could equally work very well as an office or study.

The bathroom is functional and well maintained. Like the kitchen, it could be modernised if desired, but there is no immediate work required in order to live in the property.

Outside is where this home really comes into its own.

The land is predominantly flat, something that is increasingly difficult to find with rural properties in this part of Central Portugal. The boundaries are clearly defined, largely by traditional stone walls, and the garden contains a wonderful selection of established trees.

One of the most impressive features is a very old olive tree close to the house, believed to be several hundred years old. There are also further olive trees, a young walnut tree, fig trees and a number of self-seeded plum trees.

Around the house are several useful outdoor areas, including paved terraces, shaded seating areas and space for outdoor dining. There is plenty of potential here to create an outdoor kitchen, entertaining area or simply somewhere to sit and enjoy the surrounding countryside.

There is also space for parking, including room for a campervan or similar vehicle if required.

Despite the rural surroundings, the house is very conveniently located. Alvaiázere is only around five or six minutes away and provides supermarkets, pharmacy, schools, cafés, restaurants, indoor and outdoor swimming pools and sporting facilities.

Ansião, Freixianda and Tomar are also within easy reach, while access to the A13 gives good connections towards Lisbon and the wider motorway network.

This is a particularly appealing option for anyone looking for a genuine country home in Portugal without taking on a major renovation project. It is comfortable as it stands, easy to manage and offers plenty of opportunity to improve and add your own personality over time.