Description
There is a reason the Alentejo is gaining popularity very quickly! The open countryside, the olive groves, complete tranquility, the history, the easy going way of living and good value for money properties, what else do you want?
This lovely property has it all, and on top of that it is completely off grid, so no worries about rising electricity fees. Set on a fully fenced plot of 3,375 m², this detached property combines comfortable living with self-sufficiency, and yet it is only mins away from the lovely small town of Ferreira do Alentejo, with all mains amenities.
Entrance through electric gates, and ample parking space. The villa itself consists of : entrance hall with the equipment area, and a storage room, which could be easily turned into a guest toilet. Open plan equipped kitchen, very spacious and bright South facing living/dining room, with high ceilings, and several doors, with shutters, that can be opened to the terrace. Air-con, and a top of the bill stylish Bruno wood burner, very potent! Stairs lead up to the mezzanine with a pool table, and a cozy reading area. Several windows provide extra light. Starlink internet.
On the ground floor there are 3 good sized bedrooms, 2 of them have air-co and infra red heating panels. All bedrooms have an en-suite bathroom, the master bedroom has an en-suite full bathroom with a bathtub and a separate shower cabin.
Very pleasant outside area, with a covered BBQ terrace, and a 7×5 mtrs above ground swimming pool. Furthermore there is outdoor lighting throughout the property, an irrigation system for plants and trees along the driveway, stables, multiple storage areas, chicken coop, tool shed and grazing land (currently used for sheep)
The 40 mature olive trees provide you with enough olives to produce your own olive oil.
Electricity is supplied by 22 solar panels with batteries, and a back-up diesel generator and gas water heater are in place. Water comes from a private borehole, however there is the option to connect to the Alqueva water supply.
This property makes a lovely family home, but also has very good rental potential.