Property Location

The property is on the edge of a small typical Portuguese village near to the market town of Ansião with shops banks, medical centre, restaurants and cafes. Coimbra, a bustling Mediterranean city with one of Europe’s oldest universities is a 35 min drive away. White sandy beaches are a 30min drive to the west and stretch endlessly north and south of Figueira da Foz. Lisbon and Porto airports are 1.30hr drive away, both with low cost connections to a wide selection of UK airports.


Plot Characteristics

In a quiet position and situated on the edge of a small village, the half acre of land (2,114m2) comes with a variety of trees, olive, oak, wild strawberry and pine. Water and electricity are nearby in the street. The plot is situated at 230m above sea level and in shape is not far off square with a road frontage of 45 metres. Water, electricity and phone are located in the street. The land slopes very gently. Really nice views from the first floor look out over a blanket of trees to the mountains in the far distance.

House Characteristics

The major factors governing design were the plot size and shape permitting a central position for the house, so wherever you stand on the land, the view of the house is always pleasing. External architecture is in keeping with the local area and internally, open plan living spaces give a light and airy feeling. Large glazed doors interconnect the interior living areas with the outside living areas. The house actually has 5 bedrooms but the smaller downstairs one could serve as a study or second living room.

The choice of tiling and other floor finishes together with the sanitary ware, taps, timber and door furniture is left open to the new owner as well as internal and external colour schemes.

The construction area totals 335m2.

Outside

There is plenty of space to all sides of the house for garden areas. The pool measures 10m by 5m and varies in depth from 1m to 2m. Roman steps provide access.

Planning Permission

Full planning permission has been granted by Ansião council. Building ready to start.

Build Programme

The build time from start to completion will be 12 months with phased payments.

Habitation License

Following the construction work, requests will be made to the relevant authorities for the necessary certificates and tests which will enable the issue of the habitation license.

Project Management

Experienced project managers are available if wanted