Large Character cottage BM 107

Large Character cottage BM 107

2 bedroom + 1 bed annexe.

Well stocked mature gardens with borehole water supply.

Mains electric, double glazing throughout.

Private with good views and road access.

Close to towns and small villages.

Superbly presented property.

This large character, charming cottage with 2  bedroom plus 1-bedroom annexe attached or 3 to 4 bedroom house . This rustic property has a build size of 137,50m2 and is set on a 1.950 hectares plot of mature farmlands surrounded by superb views over the Southern Alentejo.

This idyllic spot is approx. 7mins drive from the main town of Ourique, which offer all day to day amenities including banks, library, council offices, health centre and supermarkets etc….

The property itself has had a full renovation project and has been lovingly maintained and restored over the past 15 years, staying in touch with the up to date fixtures and fittings. The property has a modern and warm feel and all its original features have been restored and kept where possible.

On arrival to the property the gravelled driveway has ample parking spaces and you are hit immediately by the abundance of greenery and colour of the flowers on display. The landscaped garden setting consists of many trees, mature shrubs, plants, vegetable plot, and an orchard with a potting area. There are various out houses providing plenty of storage, an outdoor kitchen area with a built in BBQ and many shaded and seated dining areas in scattered locations. ( very well planned).

You enter to the front of the home into the lounge area:

This area is open plan, very cosily dressed with a warm earth and rustic palette which sets the scene perfectly with the furniture arranged around the featured chimney breast and woodburning fire. This area leads through to the open plan kitchen/diner:

Consisting of bespoke floor and wall units and a sink unit set into polished granite worktops.  There is a larger than average oven and hob set into one corner with an overhead feature chimney. It is neutrally tiled and has ample workspace.

This kitchen/dining  area is the link from the main home to the annexe with patio access through a stable style door. Viewings are a must to understand the layout to its full potential.

Two ensuite double bedrooms:

These two bedrooms which are part of the main house located on the left-hand side of the property. They both have fitted wardrobes, fly screens on the windows and have good sized en suite bathrooms. The ensuites are both neutrally tiled and are light, bright and again immaculately presented.

One double bedroom annexe:

This area is linked to the property by the kitchen/ dining toom.

The bathroom in this area is a separate bathroom and serves the full annexe. It consists of a bath with an overhead shower, full white suite and tiles and again light, bright and airy with a small window.

The lounge/kitchen area is on the larger side and has a second woodburning fire creating a cosy, snug setting. The kitchen area is quite well-equipped consisting of wooden units a small hob and a sink unit set in granite worktops. This area has double door access to the patio, it makes the property extra versatile as it could also be used as a 1 bedroom annexe or a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom house.

The owners had the property fully renovated in 2005 and loved every minute of their adventure, it has given them plenty of time to incorporate all the needs of the idyllic Alentejan lifestyle on offer. They accomplished everything that the set out to do in turning this property into a lovely home and business (if required) and have maintained the home to an excellent standard.

All the measurements, sizes and descriptions have been estimated and the property must be inspected by the buyer or surveyor on their behalf to satisfy themselves prior to any deposits being paid.