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Seven individual plots form this intimate, quiet hamlet set on a south west facing hillside
overlooking the slow moving, wide and safe Mondego river. Running down the side of the
site is a fast flowing stream with a waterfall.

Quinta da Barca Hamlet at Vila Mea, Carregal do Sal

Riverside Cottage 189,500. Euros.

This large two bed roomed, three bathroomed house
has been totally rebuilt and renovated and is now
complete except for the kitchen which a buyer can
specify to their own requirements.We have only kept
the outer walls at ground level as original and
everything else is new. It is situated at an elevation of 7
metres (20ft) above and 15 metres (45ft) from the
Mondego river and enjoys its own small beach and
private river frontage of around 200 metres with
stunning views of the river and surrounding
countryside.The house is ready to move into with high
quality fittings throughout.Two air conditioning units,
central heating and a granite fireplace form part of the
fixtures. There is an outside block shed and plenty of
room to build a swimming pool.This house will be sold
with all legal registrations completed,habitation
permission, electricity, and land amounting to
13,800sq mtrs.

The Old farmhouse. 49,500. Euros.

The largest property in the hamlet can be built on this
plot and is situated half way up the southwest-facing
hillside and enjoys magnificent views over the river
Mondego and beyond. This four bed roomed house
can be totally refurbished keeping only the ground
floor stone walls and building everything else from
new or demolished and built from new using the
reclaimed stone. The total build area is 307 sq mtr,
(3300 sq. ft.) excluding terraces. The plot size is 6.93
Hectares (17.30) acres, and is ideal for horses.
This plot offers the opportunity to rebuild a property
suitable for tourist accommodation or large family,
either project would accommodate a tranquil lifestyle.
This property and ruin are fully registered, thus
guaranteeing outline planning permission.

Hillside. 39,000. Euros.

This existing house will need to
be completely rebuilt in a
traditional and sympathetic style.
This plot is situated half way up
the southwest-facing facing
hillside and enjoys magnificent
views over the river Mondego
and beyond. The total house
build area excluding terraces is
115 sq. mtr. (1,255 sq. ft.) and
stands in its own plot of land
stretching to 3.62 Hectares (9.05)
acres. One of the smaller houses
but still offering ample living
space in a beautiful location,
with a tranquil lifestyle.
This property and ruin are fully
registered, thus guaranteeing
outline planning permission.

The Granary. 39,000. Euros.

This plot is central to the site, half way up the
southwest-facing facing hillside and enjoys
magnificent views over the river Mondego and beyond.
The ruin has been demolished and will have to be
rebuilt. The house size excluding terraces will be 120
sq. mtr (1,308 sq. ft.) and the plot size is 2.84 Hectares
( 7.10) acres. One of the smaller houses but still
offering ample living space in a beautiful location.
This property and ruin are fully registered, thus
guaranteeing outline planning permission.

The Water mill. 49,500. Euros

The property on this plot will need be rebuilt using the
existing stonewalls up to a maximum of 268 sq. mtr
(2,900 sq. ft.) or demolished and rebuilt using the
existing stone. It is situated higher up the hillside than
the Old Farmhouse and next to the fast flowing stream
which once powered the now defunct waterwheel.
The views from this property are similar to that of the
Old Farm House. Plot size 2.70 Hectares (6.75) acres.
Beautiful location would suit sympathetic restoration
project.
This plot offers the opportunity to rebuild a property
suitable for tourist accommodation or large family,
either project would accommodate a tranquil lifestyle.
This property and ruin are fully registered, thus
guaranteeing outline planning permission.

Hilltop. 38,000. Euros.

Centrally located in the hamlet
this peaceful and quiet location
affords outstanding views of the
river and hillside beyond. The
house will need to be completely
rebuilt to blend in with the
traditional nature of the other
properties. Plot size 2.10
Hectares (5.25) acres. One of the
smaller houses but still offering
ample living space in a beautiful
location.
This property and ruin are fully
registered, thus guaranteeing
outline planning permission.

Mountain View. 38,000. Euros.
The views from this, the highest
elevation of the hamlet, are truly
magnificent with outlooks to the
river from either side of the
house and to the mountains
beyond. This ruin will have to be
demolished and rebuilt from
new. Plot size 7.2 Hectares (17.8)
acres. One of the smaller houses
but still offering ample living
space in a beautiful location.
Nature lovers would love this
plot for its rugged elevation and
beautiful stone outcrops not to
be missed.
This property and ruin are fully
registered, thus guarateeing
outline planning permission.

The area is ideal for all forms of
outdoor activity such as walking,
hunting, fishing, canoeing and
cycling and is a central base
from which to explore Portugal
and the continent. Two golf
courses are within forty minutes
drive.

The English owners of the
hamlet live in this area and are
available for viewings and
general advice. We have access
to English speaking solicitors,
architects and builders.

The hamlet is situated in a beautiful nature conservation area. All the land has been cleared
of undergrowth and all the mature trees can now be seen as individual specimens along
with large clumps of bamboo. We have created several rock structures to give these
properties a natural, but striking setting. There is a fast flowing stream and waterfall running
down the border of the land and a dedicated private beach, Bar B Q and car parking area will
be made available to all clients who purchase the plots.

Mains electricity will be brought
onto the whole site and
distributed to each individual
property.

There is an abundance of
underground water throughout
the site and individual sites will
be served by their own bore hole
water, and septic tank sewage.

There is very easy access to the
Riverside property from a
council maintained road and to
all the other plots from a road
running up the hill and
branching off to each house,
again council maintained.

Porto Airport (1 hour 45 mins. drive) and Lisbon Airport
(2 hours 30 mins. drive) both have international airports
and Coimbra has a regional airport. Porto is served by
Ryanair cheap flights departing from London Stanstead
and Manchester. A fast train links Porto, Coimbra and
Lisbon. Overnight fast trains leave Coimbra for the
continent.