Country house for sale in Rua Do Casal, Ponte De Lima, Norte, Portugal

The Couto House is a traditional single-story V3 typology villa, with an area of 120 m2, located in the parish of Moreira de Lima, in the municipality of Ponte de Lima.

Situated 6km from the town of Ponte de Lima and 2km from Arcozelo, it is part of a mixed property with a total area of 910.8 m2, offering plenty of privacy and a tranquil atmosphere.

With 2 floors: Ground floor: Workspace, living room, dining room, kitchen, pantry, laundry area, guest toilet. Upper floor: One suite with a balcony, two bedrooms, and a bathroom.

This property predates 1940 and has been fully restored for comfortable living, blending its traditional stone structure with contemporary comfort. This is achieved through multiple double-glazed aluminium windows that invite the stunning surrounding nature indoors. It boasts generous spaces and is in excellent condition.

Equipped in all rooms with radiant heating system, providing a comfortable ambient temperature. It also features a fire alarm system, earthquake alarm, intrusion alarm, as well as a 24-hour health sos system.

The villa comprises a 75m2 open-plan space on the ground floor, featuring a glazed porch with aluminium doors and double-glazed windows, a living/games room, and a dining area with fireplace. Additionally, on the ground floor, there is a kitchen area with access to a small porch, where a guest toilet and gas storage area are located.

The property also includes a 1500 m2 courtyard with two levels: One at ground level where the house and garden are situated, and an equal-sized area for parking and other uses. Below, accessed by a stone staircase, there is another outdoor space with leisure area, complete with a delightful swimming pool.

The outdoor space, both on the ground floor and pool level, offers panoramic views of the Arga Mountain Range and the adjacent valley. Additionally, from the second floor of the villa, particularly from the stone balustrade balcony of the suite, other details of the view can be appreciated. On the west side of the villa, there is also a porch for dining with barbecue and sink facilities.

Access to the property is via the street through two gates: One with automatic control for vehicles and another manually operated for pedestrians. In terms of amenities in the area, there is a highway junction approximately 4km away in the Agueiros area, providing access to Viana do Castelo, Arcos de Valdevez, Peneda-Gerês Natural Park, Valença, Spain, Porto, and the rest of the country.

In Arcozelo, 2km away, there is a Retail Space offering various shops and services for a pleasant daily life, including: A supermarket, a restaurant serving daily meals and take-away, a home goods store, clothing and footwear stores, electronics stores, agriculture and garden supply stores, among others. Additionally, there is a quality restaurant in the historic area of Arcozelo, served by the old and beautiful Ponte de Lima bridge, now pedestrianized, providing access to the town center without the need for a car.

The town of Ponte de Lima features an excellent Health Centre, Primary and Higher Education Schools, Museums, Library, Court, Banks, Shops, Restaurants, Pastry Shops, Golf Course, and Racecourse.

Near Couto House, in Estorãos, there is a natural waterfall with a river beach and a café with a terrace serving meals.

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Sale subject to the deed of sale in September 2024.

Reference 407867.