The two storey house, which has been constructed to a high standard, is contemporary in design but incorporates local materials and blends wells with the surroundings. It measures a total of 95m2 and is set on a quiet, elavated plot of 750m2. The house has good views over Castelo do Bode lake and the garden leads down to the water's edge.

The house has pre-installation for air conditioning and is fully double glazed

There is a covered entry to the house with a traditional style stone pillar and wooden beamed roof. The front door leads into the split level living room which has a wooden, sloping ceiling with decorative beams and a large picture window overlooking the lake.

Off the living room there are stairs to the first floor accommodation. The kitchen is open plan and leads off the living room. The kitchen will be plumbed ready for appliances though these will not be included in the sale price. There is a modern 'Marquise' style dining room off the kitchen with a stone and glass wall which has been treated to reflect the sunlight. There is an exterior door, which leads to the rear garden of the property.

There is a double bedroom to this floor along with a fully tiled shower room.

The living room staircase leads to a light and airy gallery style landing area. There is a family sized shower room
and two double bedrooms to this floor, both of which have wooden floors and built in wooden wardrobes. The bedrooms also have a set of patio doors which lead out to a veranda at the rear of the house with good views over the countryside.

The house has a reasonably sized garden in front, however the majority of the plot is located on the opposite side of the road, which runs in front of the house. The land on the opposite side of the road leads down to the edge of the lake. The current owner has installed steps for ease of access. There is parking at the front and rear of the house for up to two vehicles.

The house is located near the town of Cernache do Bonjardim which has cafes, bars, shops, mini-market, pharmacy and schools. The larger town of Serta is approximately 8km from the property. The house is also close to Castelo do Bode lake, which is Portugal's second largest reservoir and is popular for all kinds of watersports.
The closest airport is Lisbon, which is approximately two hours drive way.

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