Description
BM155 2 bed 2 bath elevated cottage with views.
1…2 bedroom , 2 bathroom, rustic property, fitted kitchen, covered terrace with pretty garden and seating areas.
2… private location, excellent views, gravelled driveway with ample parking, nicely fenced and gated plot.
3… own borehole, electricity and sceptic tank, woodburner, gas heated water boiler, single glazed units with interior and exterior shutters, guttering and downspout.
4…. situated approx 7mins drive to village of Santanna de Serra and approx 15mins from main town of Ourique.
5… Great links for both Faro and Lisbon airports and approx 40…45 mins drive to both southern and western coastlines.
On entering this property via the nicely gated entrance is a pretty ivy archway enticing you into this beautiful cottage garden.
It has been well maintained over the years and very well stocked, it has a variety of flowers, shrubs, plants, trees and bushes. It is of a rustic design and it has knee high dainty stone walling, discreetly separating walk ways leading you too small shaded seating areas. It also leads you to the elevated rustic paved patio area which is framed with quaint whitewashed balustrading and provides stunning views. To one side of the entrance is an original stone bread oven.
The main entrance from this patio leads to the fully fitted and fully functional kitchen.
This comprises of a full range of wooden wall and base units topped with a granite styled work top, it has a stainless-steel sink unit with rustic coloured tiled splashbacks. There is an electric oven and hob set into the corner with an overhead authentic built canopy with an extractor fitted within it. There is room for a dining table and is all perfectly in keeping with the cottages´ rustic charm.
The lounge is very well lit by natural sunlight with its double aspect window views over the rolling Alentejo countryside. There is a rustic styled feature wall and an brick built open fire place to the other side of the room. There is also patio access doors to the elevated patio.
The master ensuite bedroom again as stunning views from the properties elevated position, well-lit and of spacious dimensions.
The ensuite has neutral fresh coloured tiles to the walls and floor and houses a bath with overhead shower, hand basin, bide and a w.c. all white. There is also a small window.
The other bedroom has larger dimensions and could easily be made into a small studio or self-contained accommodation, with a wood burning stove. From here you have access to the family bathroom, which is also accessible via a second entrance from the living areas.
There is a useful utility/pantry set centrally in the property which is located conveniently behind the kitchen area.
You can also find a covered area off the elevated patio which the owners have enclosed with glass doors and use as a separate dining area. This area is perfect for the fewer colder months.
The property is well maintained and although fully functional and liveable as a family full time residence or a holiday home it could possibly need some attention to alterations depending on buyer’s needs.
NB: The extension on this property was added years ago before the present owners bought it, unfortunately it had no planning permission. Before the law change in January this year this property could not be sold because of perimeter areas. Since the law change decree law 10º/2024 we are happy to bring this charming, well-presented property to market.
DISCLAIMER: All descriptions and sizes are approximate and must be self-inspected to satisfy the buyer before purchasing or contract signing.
