Fantastic opportunity in this spacious, modern, bright 5/6 bedroomed/5 bathroomed property suitable for family living or business potential. A large, bright and modern house which would make a great extended family home, located in a tranquil villagnly 4kms from the famous, medieval city of Tomar ancient home of the Knights Templars in Portugal.
The house is on a quiet village road, yet the national highway network is only minutes away which will take you to all parts of Portugal. The property was built in 1985, modern yet in a traditional style externally and is set over three floors. Benefitting from high, 2.8m ceilings and generous sized rooms, single glazed aluminium security doors and windows throughout, with internally operated roller shutters.GRRE All internal doors in mahogany, quality ceramic floor tiles throughout apart from bedrooms which benefit from cork tiles, staircases in marble, with aluminium balustrades …..a new owner could move straight in!
Ground Floor
Accessed from street level via a large sheltered balcony, the main L shaped hallway leads to two double bedrooms, the first measuring 4.00 x 3.92m with built-in wardrobe and en-suite shower/wetroom; the second measuring 4.03 x 3.38m also with built-in wardrobe and en-suite shower room. Another room leading off the central corridor (3.55 x 3.40m) has a log burner and could be used as a bedroom/ smaller lounge or dining room. This floor also has a large lounge/diner (7.28 x 3.8m) with two sets of patio doors leading to the attractive full length front balcony with seating/dining area, ideal for evening drinks watching the sunset. Also a door to the fitted rear main kitchen (4.66 x 3.14m),good quality light wood units with polished granite counter tops, gas fed cooker and hob, stainless steel sink. Door to separate utility area with connections for washing machine and dryer, with balcony and views to the rear garden. Access to the large garage/outer room which has a huge range of possibilities (party room, workshop etc),with bar and toilet facilities already installed….and from here steps lead to a splendid rear patio, triangular in shape but with 50m2 of fully tiled space, private yet with views over the local countryside. Fabulous for outdoor entertaining with steps leading to the rear garden.
First floor
Third double bedroom, 4.00 x 3.45m, with twin-glazed doors opening onto rear Juliet balcony, built-in wardrobe and en-suite shower room. Fourth double bedroom, 5.70 x 3.16m , built-in wardrobe, large en-suite shower room and large glazed door leading on to large, front facing balcony. On this floor there is a second lounge, measuring 6.70 x 5.50m, which could be reconfigured into a 6th bedroom if required, with glazed doors leading on to the large tiled front balcony. There is a further shower room on this floor (3.20 x 1.90m) and what was a storage room which has been converted into a top floor Kitchenette, (4.00 x 2.80m)
Lower ground floor
Self contained one bedroom apartment with own access. Large lounge area (6.14 x 3.37m), with door leading to rear garden/patio area; kitchen (6.10 x 3.39m) fitted with solid mahogany units and marble counter tops. This area can accommodate a wood burner and chimney if required. Bedroom, 4.00 x 2.82m, with window to rear and en-suite bathroom (2.65 x 1.59m) with shower. There is also a large, L-shaped workroom/garage/storage area on this floor (13.20 x 3.76m plus 3.97 x 2.20m), with vehicle access to the side of the property electricity and water installed and access to the upper floors via main stairwell. This is one area which offers numerous business possibilities subject to local Camara permissions. Garage/function room In addition to the lower ground floor, there is an additional garage room, (9.86 x 8.80m) which is accessible from the main kitchen or via the large sliding vehicle door at the front of the property, toilet facilities are already installed for this area….and from here stairs lead to a splendid rear patio, triangular in shape but with 50m2 of fully tiled space, private yet with views over the local countryside. Fabulous for outdoor entertaining with steps leading to the rear garden.
Garden
A small, easy maintained garden at the front left side of the property and parking space for three vehicles off the road in front of the garage. To the rear the garden makes the plot size up to 2500m2, more than ample for family usage; immediately to the rear is a recently established easy maintenance Japanese style garden plus fruit trees area, yet leaving ample space for either an inground or above ground swimming pool, the former subject to permission from the local Camara. This part of the garden is fully enclosed with quality steel mesh panels and large double gates for access. Beyond this is land for cultivation, approximately 1100m2, very fertile, with a year round water supply bordered by cork oaks and olive trees.
Summary
All in all, this is a quality, large house with business potential either for part rental (the property held a successful B&B licence for a number of years with a previous owner); or a home-working environment such as holistic therapy centre, language school or digital/technology based business with fast fibre broadband already to connect. Four major supermarkets within 5kms, central hospital 4kms, Tomar fresh produce market 5kms, numerous bars, restaurants, cafes, shops, schools all within easy distance. And numerous tourist attractions apart from the World Heritage Site (UNESCO) of the Convento de Cristo. Lisbon airport 1hr 15mins and Porto Airport , 1hr 55mins by car on modern motorways. Further details available on request but this is a property that will reveal its full potential only through a personal visit. Contact Paul Verdeyen via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for further details.
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