Quinta da Bela Vista

General

Located on the edge of a sleepy village, just 500 metres from the beautiful lake Barragem do Cabril and only 3 km from the historic town of Pedrógão Grande, this fully self-sufficient, off-grid smallholding enjoys a sunny and peaceful setting.

With lovely lake views and all the prerequisites for a nature-oriented lifestyle and/or excellent potential for tourism projects such as AL (Alojamento Local), this property offers a wide range of possibilities for a variety of ventures.

The property comprises a smaller, fully renovated and move-in-ready residential house, as well as a separate, larger house that has been partially renovated and is currently only used occasionally.

Property Layout

1. The smaller house is single-storey and offers a floor area of approximately 45 m². It was sustainably and high-quality built in 2023 by German professionals. Features include a solar thermal system, ecological construction and insulation materials (Steicotherm), cork wall insulation, floor insulation, double-glazed tilt-and-turn windows with high-quality metal shutters, connections for central heating, and a modern fitted kitchen, all contributing to the comfort of this charming home.
   The layout comprises a fully equipped kitchen with an open living area, a bedroom / office, and a modern bathroom. Both the living area and the bedroom feature an additional raised sleeping level, providing extra sleeping space. A Danish wood-burning stove (Justus brand) heats the house very efficiently and creates a warm, cosy living atmosphere even on cold winter days.
2. The larger, two-storey house has a floor area of approximately 90 m². The ground floor has been partially renovated and is currently used as a studio and storage space. This building offers versatile usage options and can be adapted to suit various purposes. Both floors are independent of each other and can also be used separately.
   Both houses are supplied off-grid by a high-quality Studer photovoltaic system with six lithium batteries, operated by two 4,000-watt inverters and offering over 14 kWh of storage capacity.
   Water is supplied by a deep groundwater borehole (150 m), providing abundant private water for the entire property — making this a truly self-sufficient estate.

The beautifully landscaped, partially walled plot is extremely fertile and planted with a wide variety of fruit trees. Underground water lines distribute the private groundwater to multiple points across the property, and a water tank serves as irrigation storage. The orchard consists of amazing organic varieties, including lemons, oranges, mandarins, grapefruit, blood oranges, apples, plums, persimmons, figs, cherries, peaches, quinces, pears, pomegranates, walnuts, sweet chestnuts, hazelnuts, and many old grapevines (wine and table grapes).
Additionally, 40 olive trees are scattered among the sunny land. Three newly installed gates provide access to the upper section of the property.

In the lower part of the land, which also offers magnificent lake views, there is a small woodland area providing excellent, quiet, and private parking / camping spaces, with pre-installed connections for electricity and water.

A newly built carport offers parking for three vehicles. Another natural stone building in the upper part of the property is currently used as firewood storage.
Further images of the property are available upon request.

Location and Distances

Walking distance to the beautiful reservoir Barragem do Cabril (approx. 500 metres to the water).

Just under 5 minutes to the historic town of Pedrógão Grande, offering shops, doctors, weekly market, DIY stores, restaurants, and all essential services.

Approximately 45 minutes to Coimbra, 1 hour to the wild and unspoilt beaches of the Atlantic coast, and around 2 hours to the international airports of Porto and Lisbon.

Utilities

• Water: own water from borehole; mains at the house
• Electricity: solar system; mains at the house
• Phone/Internet: several options
• Sewage: septic tank existing

Costs

• Price: € 299’000.–
• Purchase expenses: approx. € 12’500.–
• Annual property taxes: TBD