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Quinta do Fornelo is a farm that is very well located, in the heart of the Alto Douro Wine Region, recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, since 2001, this property is located in the municipality of Tabuao, between the National Road 323 (km 38.1) and the Tvora River, being this very quiet place, in which nature makes itself heard in a very special way.Quinta de Fornelo is a very well cared for Quinta, being in excellent condition.- The property covers a total area of 21.6 hectares (210, 600 m) and includes rustic and urban booklets. - The main house, built in granite and schist, is spread over two floors with 54 m each, totaling 108 m of floor space. - The house is connected to EDP's electricity grid, both single-phase and three-phase.Old Buildings:In addition to the main house, the property has:- Agricultural Warehouse: Approximately 30 m, needs works.- Ruin: Granite and schist structure with about 70 m of implantation. - Both buildings have the potential to expand by up to 30%, according to the Municipal Master Plan (PDM) of Tabuao. Municipal documents confirm that these constructions are prior to 1951.Water Resources:- Springs: The property has three natural springs.- Storage Tanks: Two tanks that store water from the springs.Crops and Vineyards:- Old Vineyard : - Area: 1 hectare. - Characteristics: Installed on terraces supported by pre-phylloxera schist walls.- Production 2022: About 2, 100 liters of Port Wine (equivalent to 3.82 barrels).- Traditional Olive Grove: - Area:3.5 hectares. - Characteristics: It develops on terraces supported by pre-phylloxera schist walls. - Annual Production: Approximately 400 liters of olive oil.- Orange grove: It occupies about 0.5 hectares.Walls and Conservation:- Schist Walls:The property is bordered by about 10, 000 meters of schist walls, with an average height of 1.7 meters and width of 0.5 meters. These walls have been conserved and maintained with the support of IFAP plans.Forest:- Forest Area: 9.57 hectares, composed of several tree species, including cork oaks, which produce approximately 120 arrobas of quality cork every 9 years.Infrastructure and Access:- Internal Paths: The property has 2.8 kilometers of paths that allow the circulation of light and cargo vehicles, connecting to the EN323.Potential for Rural Tourism:The privileged location, the panoramic views over the Douro landscape, the privacy and the historical value of this property, give it a high potential for the development of rural tourism, complementing the agricultural activities already established.- Trademark Registrations: The property has two trademark registrations with the INPI for olive oil and wine, using the name of the Quinta.- Number of Olive Trees in Production: Approximately 600 olive trees.- Olive Oil Production: About 400 liters per year.This property is an excellent opportunity for those looking to invest in the iconic Douro region, combining agricultural production with high tourism potential.#ref: 126065