Detached house for sale in Usseira, Leiria, Portugal

Modern design
Quality materials throughout
Open plan living
Multiple options to add a business or extra accommodation
Good plot size
Edge of village location
Mountain and coastal views
Single level home

The first thing you will notice about this property is the care and attention given to every detail in order to make this home feel spacious and welcoming.

Situated at the highest point in the village you can enjoy very special eastern views towards the Serra do Montejunto. In the evening from the large front terrace or dining area you have the most stunning sunsets, floor to ceiling windows ensure that you will always enjoy a panoramic view of the ever changing colours of country life in Portugal. When commissioning the design of this house with their architect, the owners also took into account furnishing and flow and so consulted with a feng shui designer. You will notice that the house is well ventilated, softly lit with natural and artificial light and skilfully furnished to create a calm and welcoming atmosphere.
In Detail
This modern and recently constructed property was conceived out of 3 main desires: Quality, Luminosity and Flow.

Firstly the house sits on a generous plot of land with large stepping stones leading to the front entrance, the house which is well set back from the road appears to float above the garden which is mainly laid to lawn with some ornamental planting and a signature centuries old olive tree.

Enter the long calçada driveway via automatic gates with video intercom. The drive sweeps past the house on the left side and leads to a very generous covered parking area large enough for 4 vehicles with more space available on the rear courtyard.

The pedestrian entrance leads you up the steps to the front double door sized entrance. To one side you have a large pillar faced with hand cut stone.

There is a large patio area to one side with ample space for a table and chairs and this is the perfect place to enjoy easterly views over the countryside and to the Serra do Montejunto range.

Enter the house directly into the large hallway. The outside pillar is replicated on one wall of the hallway naturally introducing you from the outside to inside. Light floods into this area making it bright, warm and welcoming.

To the right side is a complete wall of custom made floor to ceiling cupboards giving clean lines and ample storage.

Continuing down this inner hallway there is a guest cloakroom to the left side having a toilet and hand basin with vanity unit and mirror.

The final room on this hallway is currently used as a hobby room but could easily be used as a spare bedroom or an office .It is only for you to imagine.

This room also features a natural light well which can be opened and closed.

Returning to the entrance hall there are 2 wings off this area. To the right is the bedroom wing and to the left is the social area which begins with a very large L shaped open area incorporating the lounge and dining area and kitchen.

The whole floor area is tiled and the lounge/diner has 3 huge floor to ceiling sliding doors that allow lots of light to flood into the social area and lead directly outside to the front balcony where the dining can flow freely from inside to outside.

The dining area currently has a table that seats 8 people however the room is of such proportion that it would accommodate 10 or 12 people comfortably.

The kitchen is again hand crafted and consists of, on one side, floor to ceiling cupboards housing a built-in microwave and clever storage.

The back wall has base drawer units either side of an extra wide oven with a matching induction hob above and a marble splash back from counter height to ceiling. The extractor hood also has a matching marble front.

On the outside wall there are base units with integrated dish washer and finally a large island unit in a complimentary wood finish with storage and wine rack. All of the countertops are in stone.

Just off the kitchen is a large pantry / laundry/ machine room which houses the central (underfloor) heating system. Hot water exchanger Refrigerator and an indoor BBQ With lots of room to spare.

At the rear is a door for direct access to the rear courtyard and parking area which is really handy when returning with a heavy load of shopping.

The whole of this wing i.e. The social areas are fully tiled and have individually zoned underfloor heating. The heat pump is also housed just outside the rear entrance.

Bedroom wing

A doorway off the main hallway leads to 3 bedrooms

All of the bedrooms face the front of the house across the lawn with mountain views beyond

Bedroom 1 -

Having floor to ceiling sliding doors, built in wardrobes in white and floating light oak wood floor.

Bedroom 2 -

Having floor to ceiling sliding doors, built in wardrobes in white and floating light oak wood floor

Bedroom 3 - (suite)

Floor to ceiling sliding doors to front

Opposite is a large private bathroom with an italian stone shower tray in white with a glass screen

His and Hers hand basin with medium wood vanity unit and mirror above, bidet and toilet Taps, fittings and door furniture in black

Here, as with all of the bathrooms, the floors and walls are completely tiled.

Dressing room

With access from the private bathroom and the bedroom there is a walk in dressing area Here we have custom made floor to ceiling wardrobes in a mix of medium and light wood and light oak wood floor. In addition to LED lighting there is a natural light well above.

Finally there is a guest bathroom opposite bedroom 1

Having tiled walls and floor, there is a toilet, large shower with glass screen a vanity sink in white porcelain and black taps a mirror above.

The corridor of the bedroom wing is also in light oak wood and the areas are all zoned individually with underfloor heating throughout. There is also a natural light well in the corridor.
Outside
The driveway wraps completely up the side and around the back of the house. There is driveway lighting all along the left side which has also been nicely planted and an automatic irrigation system takes care of the watering.

Both the driveway and rear courtyard are in Calçada

a white cobblestone with a darker decorative edge.

The rear courtyard consists of a covered open carport which can house 3 or 4 cars At the rear of this is a work-shop /storeroom which will also house the heating for the annexe. It has electricity and water.

To the right side of this is a further annexe which is currently laid out as follows

Door access into the lounge area which already has the first stages of fittings for electrics, communications and t.v.

A good sized bathroom again with all preliminary fixings already in place and to the right a bedroom with all fittings.

The whole of the annexe has been insulated to the same standard as the house and it will be plastered completely prior to exchange.

The owner has left it at that stage so that the buyer can configure and finish to the standard they require.

There is ample room for a good sized swimming pool if required and there is further land to the side of the courtyard and the rear of the annexe for perhaps a private garden.
Location
Usseira is situated 5 kilometres to the south of Óbidos and only a 20 minute drive to 4 championship standard golf courses and the same distance to the beaches of Foz do Arelho, Salir do Porto and São Martinho do Porto

Belonging to the Camera of Óbidos, Usseira is an agricultural village producing mainly apples, pears and wine.

A medium sized village with 2 good restaurants and several cafes within walking distance of the house. It also has an active Association.

For day to day practicalities Usseira also has a hairdressers, bank, atm, a petrol station, a pharmacy and a bus service to Óbidos.

From Óbidos there is a rapid service bus link direct to Lisbon (1 hour).

Óbidos is a very picturesque mediaeval walled town and Moorish castle built originally in the 12th century. It holds special events throughout the year, the most famous being the “Medieval Festival” normally held in early August and is a several weeks long event.

Foz do Arelho

Situated just 20 minutes drive north of Usseira this seaside town offers a mini-market, restaurants, bank post office and a sailing club offering everything to do safely in the lagoon such as windsurfing, kite surfing. Stand up paddle, kayaking and sailing.

Relax at one of the numerous beach bars / restaurants after all that activity

Salir do Porto and São Martinho do Porto together offer everything you could want in a seaside town including numerous hotels, banks, shopping, bars, restaurants and the most stunning sea shell shaped beach.

Golf

If you like your golf, you will be spoiled by the choice all at 20 minutes drive Bom Sucesso

Praia del Rei

Royal Obidos and West Cliffs.

Caldas da Rainha

Also at 15-20 minute drive the commercial centre of this part of the Silver Coast is the growing town of Caldas da Rainha has everything a medium sized city would have Famous for its healing warm Spa waters the town has a hospital, several banks, several supermarkets and a growing choice of gastronomy.

Here you also have a train station and express bus service to Lisbon and Porto.