3+2 Bedroom Villa with Views to the Front and Back

Detail

The property is accessed by way of a single pedestrian gate or a double, electric gate which leads onto the driveway and to the covered porch where you will find the front door. To the left is a double gateway leading to a hard standing area with a selection of fruit trees and a side gate to the rear.
The front door opens into a spacious entrance hall where steps lead up to the first floor. All the floors are tiled throughout and there is full central heating via radiators also throughout.
Glass panel double doors open into the living room. Here, two sets of patio doors open onto the outside patios and provide natural light to the room. There is a feature stone wood burning fireplace ensuring maximum distribution of heat to this area. There is full internet access, satellite TV network and telephone, currently provided for by NOS.
The kitchen has a matching range of base and wall units with black granite work surfaces incorporating a double stainless-steel sink with mixer tap over and drainer. There is an electric ceramic hob and extractor fan and an eye level oven with microwave above. Space for an American style side by side fridge/freezer is provided as well as space for a dishwasher. The kitchen is fully tiled with double windows to the back overlooking the views and a full panel glass door that opens onto the back patio. The kitchen is large enough to easily accommodate a family sized table and chairs.
The family bathroom has an attractive glass sink set into a glass vanity with glass shelving, with a large lighted mirror over. There is a W.C., bidet and a corner shower unit. The bathroom is fully tiled, has a window to the side and a heated towel rail.
The Master bedroom is spacious, has built in wardrobes and double patio doors that open onto the front terrace and garden. The ensuite bathroom has a sink set into a vanity unit with a large mirror over and lighting. There is a large walk-in shower with a rain shower and handheld shower, a W.C., and a bidet. The bathroom is fully tiled and has a heated towel rail.
The second bedroom is utilized by the present owners as an additional living space. There are patio doors that open onto the front terrace and garden, built in double wardrobes.
The third of the bedrooms has built-in double wardrobes and a double window to the side and is currently used as a study.
From the entrance hall a set of open stairs leads to the first level. There is an open space here that is very bright and airy, has been well finished by the owners and used as a library area. This could also be utilized as a hobby room, reading room, or whichever purpose best suits your individual requirements. There is a side window and Velux window and an opening into an illuminated low height storage space.
The bathroom on this level has a sink set into a vanity unit with a large mirror and lighting over. There is a corner shower unit and a W.C. The bathroom is fully tiled and has a Velux window to the ceiling.
The first sizeable room which is utilized as a bedroom has a window to the side and a Velux window to the ceiling. There is a built-in wardrobe.
The second room which is utilized as a Master bedroom has a window to each side and patio doors that open onto a private sun trap terrace that looks over the countryside. A lovely area to enjoy an early morning cup of tea. There are plentiful built in wardrobes. The ensuite bathroom has a walk-in shower with a rain shower. There is in addition a W.C., a sink set into a vanity unit with a large mirror over. The bathroom is fully tiled and there is a heated towel rail. Also, a large walk in space exists for additional storage/clothes space with own electric radiator.

Outside

To the front of the property is an easily maintained garden filled with mature shrubs and plants. A driveway on the left leads to the single long garage. On the right is a gateway leading to a standing area for vehicles and a gravelled area leads to the back garden.
To the back and side is a large patio area that extends the width of the home and provides extensive views over the adjoining countryside. The patio is partly covered providing a lovely area to enjoy a warm summer’s day or evening, enjoying the peace and tranquillity of the area while sipping on a chilled glass of the local vinho.
There is a large garage adjoining the property which can be entered through up and over door to front, internal door from kitchen or back garage door from back patio. The garage houses washer/drier, further freezer, storage cupboards and large pellet burner and hopper. A car can still be housed in the garage.
A small brick building is adjacent to the garage on the back patio where tools etc., can be stored.
The garden area has raised flower beds and there is enough space to install a swimming pool if one is desired. The garden is serviced by drip feed watering systems to the front, upper and lower terrace independently and sprinkler system to the lawn. Three outside taps can be found around the outside of the property downstairs and one further on the upstairs terrace outside the bedroom. Outside plug socket provided to rear of property.

Location

The property is located on a high point only a few minutes outside the village of A dos Francos where you will find cafes, mini market, post office, bank, doctor’s, pharmacy and other amenities that provide all that is needed for day to day living. The village of Santa Helena has a cafe, restaurant with take away only five minutes away.
The main town of Caldas da Rainha is 13kms away. Caldas has a population of approximately 52,000. Caldas is a lovely town that is large enough to provide all you need while still maintaining a welcoming and vibrant community feel. In Caldas there are an unending array of cafes and restaurants, catering to every taste, including vegan, gluten free and other dietary preferences. Caldas has hotels, shopping centres, cultural centres, supermarkets, banks, pharmacies, doctors, dentists, two hospitals, schools for every level. There is also a fabulous centre park where there is usually some form of entertainment taking place. There are often art displays here; once a month there is a fabulous outdoor antiques and flea market that stretches throughout the entire park and makes for a great day out. There is a lake in the park where you can rent boats and there is also a children’s play area.
There is a daily fruit and vegetable market in Caldas where you can buy wonderful and fresh local produce as well as fresh baked bread, cheeses, pulses, beans, nuts, dried fruit, beautiful and colourful fresh flowers, baskets and many other local artisan products. There are several cafes directly off the market to enjoy a relaxing coffee while picking up your produce. A Monday market covers a huge area and at this market you can expect to be able to find pretty much anything for the home or garden.
The City of Rio Maior is 24km away. This is a medium sized City in the district of Santarém with a population of approximately 22,000. In Rio Maior there are supermarkets, cafes, restaurants, banks, health centres, dentists, pharmacies and everything else you would expect from a good sized town. There is a wonderful centre park that has a cafe where you can sit and enjoy a luscious coffee of a chilled glass of the local vinho while watching the world go on around you.
Rio Maior also has an excellent sports complex which is considered one of the best in the country and attracts teams and athletes from all over the world. The sports complex incorporate training courses, a swimming pool complex, multi-sports pavilion, tennis courts, and facilities for a variety of other sports. There is an excellent track for running, walking or cycling that skirts the town and goes out as far as the Salinas.
Lisbon and Lisbon airport are just an hour drive away