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Property Ref 124 Riverside Retreat €309,000
Riverside Retreat is a majestic, newly-constructed family home, situated to the south of
Cernache do Bonjardim, within easy reach of the county town of Ferreira do Zezere and the market
town of Cabacos. The property thus benefits from good transport links, whilst enjoying stunning
views of the wooded mountainsides which shelter one of Portugal's most beautiful rivers, the Rio
Zezere. And just 5 minutes' walk away, there is a garage, a shop, a restaurant and cafe to cater
for your everyday needs! A private road leads down to the property and its grounds back on to the
cool, clear waters of the Zezere. Mature trees and its own vineyard provide a verdant setting for
the house, while a little stream runs along one side of the garden to the river beach where the
potential to create a private mooring invites the swimming, boating or fishing enthusiast.
The living accommodation at Riverside Retreat (total area: 240 sq m) is on three levels:
The Ground Floor comprises a generous entrance hall, with stairs leading to First Floor, access to
large sitting room/study and passageway to family bathroom, large kitchen and very spacious
lounge. The lounge features a corner fireplace and three sets of French windows(yes, three!!!)
which lead on to terracotta-tiled balconies at the rear and side of the house, overlooking the
waterfront and garden, respectively. The kitchen has solid-wood units throughout , housing double
stainless steel sink, window above overlooking garden, 4-ring gas hob with extractor fan,
fridge/freezer, ample cupboard and drawer space, and a spot-lit breakfast bar. The fully-tiled
bathroom features a bath, shower unit, pedestal w/h basin with large inset mirror, WC, and bidet.
The First Floor has a fabulous Master Bedroom with French windows onto the rear balcony
(imagine waking to that view!), integral solid-wood triple wardrobes, and spacious en-suite,
featuring corner jacuzzi bath and luxury vanity unit. Two more very generous double bedrooms,
both with integral wardrobes, another sizeable bathroom, and a balcony which emulates that at
ground level, complete the First Floor content.
At present, the Lower Ground Floor features one enormous room. However, it has been flexibly
constructed to enable conversion for any function, from extra sleeping accommodation to children's
playroom, a sun lounge, or even a games room with cinema (believe me, it's big enough!).
All of the rooms in this house have terracotta-tiled floors, crafted solid-wood doors, generously-
sized, shuttered windows, TV aerial and telephone connections and ample powerpoints.
In addition to the main house, Riverside Retreat has another building to one side of it. Whilst the front
part of this annexe has an up-and-over door, making it ideal for use as a garage or workshop, at
the rear, provision has been made for an external kitchen and barbecue area, with additional tiled
space for laundry facilities. Parking space for five or more cars is available at the front of the
house, where an ornamental wrought-iron gate gives access to a solid stone stairway that leads
down to the vineyard and garden.
Riverside Retreat is a majestic, newly-constructed family home, situated to the south of
Cernache do Bonjardim, within easy reach of the county town of Ferreira do Zezere and the market
town of Cabacos. The property thus benefits from good transport links, whilst enjoying stunning
views of the wooded mountainsides which shelter one of Portugal's most beautiful rivers, the Rio
Zezere. And just 5 minutes' walk away, there is a garage, a shop, a restaurant and cafe to cater
for your everyday needs! A private road leads down to the property and its grounds back on to the
cool, clear waters of the Zezere. Mature trees and its own vineyard provide a verdant setting for
the house, while a little stream runs along one side of the garden to the river beach where the
potential to create a private mooring invites the swimming, boating or fishing enthusiast.
The living accommodation at Riverside Retreat (total area: 240 sq m) is on three levels:
The Ground Floor comprises a generous entrance hall, with stairs leading to First Floor, access to
large sitting room/study and passageway to family bathroom, large kitchen and very spacious
lounge. The lounge features a corner fireplace and three sets of French windows(yes, three!!!)
which lead on to terracotta-tiled balconies at the rear and side of the house, overlooking the
waterfront and garden, respectively. The kitchen has solid-wood units throughout , housing double
stainless steel sink, window above overlooking garden, 4-ring gas hob with extractor fan,
fridge/freezer, ample cupboard and drawer space, and a spot-lit breakfast bar. The fully-tiled
bathroom features a bath, shower unit, pedestal w/h basin with large inset mirror, WC, and bidet.
The First Floor has a fabulous Master Bedroom with French windows onto the rear balcony
(imagine waking to that view!), integral solid-wood triple wardrobes, and spacious en-suite,
featuring corner jacuzzi bath and luxury vanity unit. Two more very generous double bedrooms,
both with integral wardrobes, another sizeable bathroom, and a balcony which emulates that at
ground level, complete the First Floor content.
At present, the Lower Ground Floor features one enormous room. However, it has been flexibly
constructed to enable conversion for any function, from extra sleeping accommodation to children's
playroom, a sun lounge, or even a games room with cinema (believe me, it's big enough!).
All of the rooms in this house have terracotta-tiled floors, crafted solid-wood doors, generously-
sized, shuttered windows, TV aerial and telephone connections and ample powerpoints.
In addition to the main house, Riverside Retreat has another building to one side of it. Whilst the front
part of this annexe has an up-and-over door, making it ideal for use as a garage or workshop, at
the rear, provision has been made for an external kitchen and barbecue area, with additional tiled
space for laundry facilities. Parking space for five or more cars is available at the front of the
house, where an ornamental wrought-iron gate gives access to a solid stone stairway that leads
down to the vineyard and garden.
| Riverside Retreat from the banks of the Zezere |
| View from master bedroom |
| View to river from house |
| Kitchen and breakfast bar |
| The Rio Zezere |
| Balcony overlooking garden |
| PROPERTIES |
| RURAL |
| PORTUGAL |
| in the heart of the country |