The concept of the house's restoration work was to respect its original design, giving it the comfort of a modern home. Built-in 1947, the owners invested in awakening the house from its thirty-year sleep, recovering its well-deserved spark, having been completely refurbished between 2018 and 2020.
Consisting of 9 bedrooms, a kitchen open to the dining room, a very comfortable living room, and a common room all glazed, it has splendid views over Vale da Arruda, Serra da Estrela, and Serra do Caramulo.
Central heating in all rooms, underfloor heating on the ground floor, and several fireplaces keep the atmosphere cozy during the cooler months.
The main entrance is through the glass-enclosed hall, the only contemporary construction in the house.
The ground floor, once the cellar, has been converted into a lounge with a spacious open-plan kitchen and dining area. Much of this floor has underfloor heating lined with the stone “Brecha Marítima de Sto. António”, from Sintra.
The lounge has two areas: one in a classic style and the other in a contemporary style.
The kitchen was inspired by the old Portuguese style, with the iron wood stove, which serves as additional heating, the countertops, and the two sinks in the same type of stone as the floor, creating a continuous narrative of harmony and smoothness. In contrast to the old style, there is also a modern stove with an oven and an American-style fridge. Kitchen equipment may include a dishwasher, a microwave, a mixer, a food processor, a toaster, a coffee machine, crockery sets, glasses, and cutlery.
Located on the ground floor, a former workshop 'Storage Room' is now a comfortable and spacious room with underfloor heating and a private bathroom, equipped to also receive guests with reduced mobility.
The laundry room, which used to be the firewood house, is equipped with a washing machine, ironing board, and iron.
The glass-enclosed lounge features a veranda and a replica of the original granite pillars has been added. Large glass sliding doors give access to two different terraces to be enjoyed especially on sunny days.
While one of the glazed terraces is an extension of the lounge, the other runs the length of the house, decorated with garden sofas.
A social bathroom for use on the ground floor occupies the site of the former chicken coop.
We go up to the first floor by an iron and wood staircase; on the porch, a bench invites you to contemplate the beautiful landscape over the valley and the curve of the path between the rocks leading to the house.
The first floor is crossed by a long corridor, restored respecting, and preserved its unique details by a local artist using original techniques. A replica of the ceilings was made, and all the wooden decorations and the frescoes on the walls were preserved.
The bedrooms
In order not to interfere with the original configuration of the house and to maintain the artistic details, four of the bedrooms share a bathroom (one for every two bedrooms).
On the first floor, there are 8 bedrooms:The room 'The Kitchen', originally the main kitchen of the house, today is a room with a fireplace and a magnificent chimney. The water tank remained in place and is now a bathroom.
The 'Green Room' was the former dining room of the house and is the only room with a bathtub. The door that gave access to the kitchen is now the door of a cupboard set into the wall.
The 'Swan Room' used to be the servants’ dining room. The bathroom has tiles that replicate the old but are applied in a contemporary way.
The 'Balcony Room' has a private entrance from the outside and also has access to the hallway. The old kitchen that existed here was transformed into a bedroom with a private bathroom. The fireplace and chimney have become a pleasant nook with a wood stove. From the balcony, you can enjoy views of the farm, its old dovecote, and Serra da Estrela.
The 'Arabian Nights Room' is decorated with a tapestry and lamp with Arabic stones and shares a bathroom with the 'Chinese Room'.
The 'Chinese Room' has ancient Chinese porcelain panels representing the four seasons and the old pantry cupboard has been converted into a wardrobe. The ceiling remains original. It shares a bathroom with the 'Arabian Nights Room' and has access to a balcony.
The 'Royal Room' has frescoes on the walls, a 1900s player, and access to a balcony. The ceiling is still the original and shares the bathroom with the 'Blue Room'.
The 'Blue Room' is simply decorated in shades of blue and shares a bathroom with the 'Royal Room'.
The dining areaThe dining area consists of an antique dining table with 20 matching chairs, the set came from a small mansion in Coimbra.
The living roomThe back side has a focus around the fireplace and a classical setting. The front side has a slightly contemporary look.
The terraceOn the terrace, you find two terrace sets for a maximum of ten people to enjoy the view. The balcony terrace gives you a 180 view of nature including the majestic Serra de Estrela.
The swimming pool300 meters walk from the house there is a huge swimming pool to enjoy. The pool house is perfect for storing cold drinks, preparing a snack, and using the bathroom.
The Studio
Completely new, the studio has a large area of 105m2 and panoramic windows overlooking the majestic Serra da Estrela. It has been widely used for yoga practice. It is equipped with ropes on the walls, a sound system, air conditioning, heating, changing room, and a bathroom also for anyone with reduced mobility.
The land
With 47 hectares, this estate is a place of peace and tranquility, where you are in perfect harmony and contact with nature, with space to build a base for helicopter landing for utmost privacy.
You will be able to explore a garden, two olive orchards, the little river that crosses and sometimes borders the land, the canyon, the water mines, the silence, birds, and views.
Both the property and the surroundings present a varied mosaic of paths, along which you can find streams, natural fountains, and gardens, such as 'Os Caldeirões', 'Fonte dos Amores' and 'Jardim Secreto'. It was in this garden that the villagers used to stock up on water, known to have healing properties for gastrointestinal problems, which is why it was once certified by the 'Termas de Portugal'.
House with high energy efficiency - Energy Certificate ANote: furniture, paintings, and other accessories can be negotiated with the owners.
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