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For Sale in Southern Portugal
Small secluded estate in beautiful natural surroundings
Perfect for smallholding, rural tourism, retreat, health/yoga/tai-chi/spa. River frontage
€575,000

Living Area: 305m²
5 bedrooms, 3
bathrooms
Plot: 31.320m²
Built in 1994

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O t i t b d j i i 1 h t i t h i f t breakfast area, utility room, separate garage, workshop and car port.
Option to buy adjoining 1 hectare with river frontage, and a ruin with
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planning permission: €100,000. Subject to planning, this property could be built up to 2,000m² as a rural
This unique property on five levels is situated in the valley of the Ribeira tourism project. There is an option on an adjacent further hectare of
Grande. Many large picture windows flood the property with natural light, land with a ruin which also has river frontage, so would be a spectacular
giving stunning views of Foia mountain, the highest point in Algarve. The addition once rebuilt.
wooden floors give a contemporary yet warm appeal. The property is secluded, but easily reached from Monchique or the West
All five bedrooms have independent external doors to exterior decking coast in about 25 minutes of a beautiful drive either way. The area is home
and terrace areas. The three bathrooms are finished to a high standard. to a growing international community of people seeking the unique life-
The living areas are spacious and many, with lounge, dining, relaxing, style that this relatively undiscovered area provides.
mezzanine, study, recreation rooms etc and ample possibilities to create Casa Ribeira Grande would make a perfect smallholding producing soft-
extra bedrooms or a separate annexe. A natural glade in the woodlands fruit, citrus, cork or even Medronho – a local brandy from the strawberry
by the river frontage provides a perfect shady outdoor space with natural bushes that surround the property. It really must be seen!
energy for yoga or tai-chi. There is a large well-fitted modern kitchen and
togofor-homes.com/property.php?ref=s1945 | Contact Dr Zoe Jewell: zoejewell228@gmail.com