House to swap in Centro, Portugal (Ref: 498)

The property is located in a peaceful and friendly village. All amenities (shops, health centre, supermarkets, bars/restaurants, schools etc ) can be found in either Miranda do Corvo or Lousã which are the two local towns, just  5kms away. The village has several café bars and a mini Mercado.

The house is detached and has fantastic views of the Serra da Lousã.

The nearest railway station is in Padrão (10 minute walk) and links to the beautiful university city of Coimbra (Portugal's third largest city). This railway line is at present being updated to provide a faster more efficient service into Coimbra.

This property benefits from satellite TV (BBC1 and ITV channels), telephone and internet services, oil fired central heating system and  solar hot water.

Ground Floor

Living room - 28m2 - A very spacious living area with ceramic tiled flooring. Patio doors lead to the front balcony with views to the Lousã hills.  Currently being used as a living room/dining room.

Kitchen/Lounge Area - 36m2 - The modern fully equipped kitchen has a breakfast bar separating it from the lounge area, appliances include integrated electric oven and gas hob, stainless steel extractor unit and stainless steel double sink unit. Granite work surfaces top a range of high and low level beech wood units. A wood burning fireplace provides a focal point for the lounge area.  There is a door which leads from the Lounge area to the staircase to the first floor.

Master Bedroom - 18m2- The large Master Bedroom has its own en-suite bathroom equipped with shower cubicle, washbasin and toilet. Patio doors lead to a small balcony overlooking the front garden and views of the hills.

Bedroom 2 - 15.5 m2 - Bedroom 2 has wood laminate flooring and a window overlooking the front garden and is currently used as a guest room.

Bedroom 3 - 16.45m2- Bedroom 3 has wood laminate flooring and a window to the side overlooking the side garden and is currently used as a study.

Bathroom - Fully tiled throughout with full sized  bath (with shower attachment), bidet, washbasin and toilet

First Floor

Entrance to the first floor is from a door in the kitchen/lounge area. A hardwood staircase leads to the first floor which can be used as a family annex, additional bedrooms to the main house or guest accommodation giving the owner a B & B income stream if required. The stairs lead to a large first floor lounge with wood laminate flooring and velux windows.

Bedroom 1 – 21 m2- Large double bedroom with wood laminate flooring, varnished wood ceiling and velux window.

Bedroom 2 – 19 m2 - Double bedroom with wood laminate flooring, varnished wood ceiling and window overlooking side garden.

Study – 21m2 - With wood laminate flooring, varnished wood ceiling and velux window.

Two large store rooms - Wood laminate flooring and varnish wood ceiling. Currently used as storage space but could be used  as additional single bedrooms/studies. 

First Floor Bathroom – 7m2 - Beautifully designed with ceramic wall tiling, dual vanity unit, shower cubicle and toilet.

Outside

Double wrought iron front gates lead to a large paved driveway which runs to the side and rear of the property. Shrubs and flowers decorate the front garden.

To the rear of the property is a very large, private paved patio area for sunbathing, barbecues and entertaining. Across the patio is a detached garage with a large workshop/games room currently used as a gymnasium. The garage has an up and over door, is large enough for 1 car and also houses the oil fired central heating boiler and oil tank.

The garden is an open, very sunny area which currently has a selection of young fruit trees. It would make an ideal spot for a swimming pool. There is a brick-built garden shed and wood store at the rear of the garden. It is very private, not overlooked and fenced on all sides.

Price: 225,000€

Looking to swap for: Looking for 2 or 3 bedroom house with off street parking or garage.

Preferred location - Coastal town in the south east of England.

Will consider part exchange plus cash if value of UK house is lower.

This property is for sale or permanent swap through the owner.