This gem in the rough can be found in the parish of Arão, close to the center of Valença, right along the Portuguese Camino de Santiago! Dating back to the 20th century, this beautiful villa, typical of its era, was once a prominent home and is set on huge grounds of nearly 5000m² (buildable land), which include several outbuildings and a sought-after stone and wood granary. The plot’s perimeter is surrounded by a high stone wall to give this property seclusion and is divided into different areas, including a shaded area of fruit trees and vegetable gardens. The principal house is composed of a main ground floor and spacious attic.
This is a rare find, with its amazing original features and architecture, elegant high ceilings, and unusual layout opening it to all sorts of possibilities. The home also boasts a recently renovated roof, as well as electrical wiring, two natural spring wells, and connection to the mains available. There is also a main drainage connection.
This historic property offers many possibilities; situated on the Camino, it could present an amazing business opportunity for an upmarket hospitality venture with space for events and the possibility to build further on this large expanse of land and gardens. It could also become a wonderful family home with guest houses and land to create amazing gardens with space for a pool, growing, building, etc.
Location:
The property is less than 5 minutes from the city center of Valença, which has an amazing ancient walled fortress with a small, quaint village within its walls, hosting a variety of boutiques and linen shops, as well as restaurants offering the best of Portuguese cuisine. It is also close to the riverbanks of the River Minho, which divides Portugal from Galicia in Spain and is easily accessed by several bridges. Valença also provides all amenities and services one might require, as well as local festivals, markets, and leisure activities.
Communications:
Good bus and train services. Excellent motorways! Porto and Vigo (Galicia) International Airports are just over an hour away.
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