Alvorge, Leiria

This typical Portuguese charming house, built in 1936, is situated on a plot of land on the corner of a village that rolls to the rhythm of the countryside. The property consists of four bedrooms, two bathrooms (recently renovated), three living rooms, a large kitchen, a covered patio with barbecue and a huge rainwater tank with a capacity of 60, 000 liters. The house offers versatility in that you can use the rooms for different purposes, according to your needs.It also has a secluded garden, about 100m, with several fruit trees and shaded seating areas. There is also a small storage area where the pump for the irrigation system is located and a wooden warehouse/workshop at the bottom of the garden. Parking is located in the small square at the back of the property. The house has a large wood burning stove (15.5KW) for heating, good quality laminate flooring in the upstairs area and mosaics in the rest of the house. Oven and gas stove with extractor fan. It has mains electricity, a septic tank, gas water heating and fibre internet. As you enter through the front door you are greeted by a cozy living room. Opposite, there is a very large bedroom with built-in closets, ideal for a teenager who enjoys computer games. There is a small pantry under the stairs. Up a small staircase of five steps, you will find the guest side of the house, where there is an open plan living room and bedroom with a fireplace and a bathroom.Upstairs, in the main part of the house, there are two bedrooms, a living room/living room with a large wood burning stove and a bathroom. Going down two steps, you reach the kitchen, where there is enough space for the dining area. The covered patio is fully tiled and leads to the barbecue area and garden. At the end of the garden there is an area that can be used as storage or a small workshop. In the village, there is a mini-market, butcher, two cafes, a bakery, two nurseries, a medical centre (Dr speaks English), a bar, a pharmacy, a petrol station, a garage, a supplier of household appliances and two restaurants. The nearest post office is Santiago da Guarda. The large hospital is located in Coimbra and is 30 minutes by car. There are plenty of hiking and walking trails nearby. There is a school called Cherrytree School in Rabacal that has received good reviews for those with younger children.This house is located right next to the Camino de Santiago de Compostela, 10 minutes from Ansio, 20 minutes from Pombal, 30 minutes from Coimbra, 1 hour and 50 minutes from Lisbon airport and 1 hour and 40 minutes from Porto airport. There are river beaches within an hour's drive.Property description:Total area 436 m2Gross private area 211 m2Gross floor area 21.50 m2Building footprint 156 m2Points of interest in the area:Rabaal International SchoolRoman Ruins of RabaalRoman Ruin of ConimbrigaCasmilo HolesUniversity of CoimbraLouainha River PoolTalism CavesPenela CastleRabaal CheeseLocal red wines and olive oilHiking trailsPedra da Ferida WaterfallRelevant distances.Lisbon Airport - 2 hoursPorto Airport - 1 hour and a halfUniversity city of Coimbra - 30 minutesCome and see it.#ref: 114347