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Why is this Alentejo property ideal for off-grid living and permaculture?

Country House in Vila Viçosa

ref. PDBED012
622.750$ 451.777$
  • F
  • 3
  • 3
  • 109m2
  • 215.300m2

This Alentejo property is perfectly suited for off-grid living and permaculture enthusiasts, thanks to its expansive 27 hectares of land and sustainable infrastructure. Located in Vila Viçosa, this country house features a well, solar panels, and a sizeable garden, providing the essential resources for a self-sufficient lifestyle. The ample land includes an established olive grove with 1,600 trees, ensuring a steady supply of olives while being a great investment opportunity.

The property's potential for permaculture is enhanced by its natural surroundings, making it an ideal retreat for those looking to live in harmony with nature. With three bedrooms and three bathrooms in the main house, there is plenty of space to accommodate families or guests seeking to share in this sustainable lifestyle. The charming agriculture-friendly environment supports the notion of creating a small farm or garden while living off the land.

Located just 2.5 km from Vila Viçosa and close to Estremoz, the property offers an escape into tranquillity while being accessible to local communities and their amenities. The landscape presents unmatched beauty, with rolling hillsides and stunning views offering a daily backdrop.

Investing in this property is more than purchasing a home; it's about embracing a lifestyle of sustainability and self-reliance. Don’t miss your chance to seize this unique opportunity – contact us today to schedule a viewing and experience the potential of this remarkable property firsthand!

Usage
Residential
Type
Country House
Town
Vila Viçosa
Parish
Nossa Senhora da Conceição e São Bartolomeu
Municipality
Vila Viçosa, Évora
Region
Alentejo (Central)
Rooms
5
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Floors
1
Living Area
109 m²
Usable area
167 m²
Plot Area
215.300 m²
Country Road
Garage
Terraces
Storage
Septic tank, Solar electricity, well
Water tank
Natural, Vegetable Garden, Fruit Trees
Barn, Children´s play area
Countryside View
• Living area 109m² old house with garage
• Construction area of the house: 144m²
• Total construction area 167m² (including ruin of 23m²)
• Plot 215.300m²
• 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
• Ruin with possibility to built up to 350m²
• Fireplace
• Large plot in peaceful location

The property has been named "Horta da Coutada" and was once part of the "Herdade do Lobo" where King Don Carlos used to hunt when he resided in the palace of Vila Viçosa.

House - rectangular shape with 4 entrances:
• Entrance hall
• Kitchen
• Living Room with a fireplace and its own entrance
• 3 Bedrooms+1 with en-suite bathroom, 2 of them with independent entrances
• Family bathroom
• 2 large barns occupying the last third of the building

Outside:
• Large terrace with a small open sky water tank
• Garage
• Shelter for the water deposit which supplies the house
• Small playground for children, under the garage
• 2 storage rooms and other covered spaces
• Septic tank, which does not need to be emptied
• Old pigsties in ruins

Garden and fields:
• Variety of flowers and trees
• The garden is surrounded by a natural green fence that creates paths across the field
• Vegetable garden with 60 orange trees
• Olive grove of 1600 trees surrounding the house
• Large squared water tank which serves as a swimming pool - fed either by a nora or by the well
• Shaded chill-out area
• Water tank fed by a well

Amenities

• Fireplace
• Septic tank
• Solar panels and batteries for electricity
• Well
• Water tanks

Location

• 2.5 km from Vila Viçosa
• Close to Estremoz and the Spanish border
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