A Sustainable Countryside Haven in Central Portugal with Stunning Mountain Views
Nestled in the peaceful Aldeia de Santa Margarida, within the municipality of Idanha-a-Nova, this beautiful and unique property offers a rare opportunity to embrace an authentic and sustainable lifestyle in the heart of the Portuguese countryside. With approximately 120m² of living space set on around 1 hectare of land, this ready-to-move-in home perfectly balances comfort, nature, and self-sufficiency.
Easily accessed via a paved road and located close to the village, the property is partly registered as an urban dwelling and partly as rural land. Fully renovated, the house harmoniously combines a traditional granite-built structure with a circular extension made from natural materials. This thoughtful design provides excellent thermal insulation, keeping the house cool during the summer and warm throughout the winter.
Inside, the home features a bright and welcoming open-plan living area of about 80m², seamlessly integrating the kitchen, dining area, and living room. There are two comfortable bedrooms of approximately 10m² each, a spacious bathroom (10m²), and a 7m² storage room. On either side of the main entrance, you will also find a practical cloakroom and a pantry.
One of the bedrooms is independent and includes its own shower and composting toilet, making it ideal as a guest suite, a private space for a teenager, or even a rental opportunity. Year-round comfort is ensured with a wood-burning stove, double-glazed windows, and an electric boiler.
The property also includes a workshop, an additional storage room, and a carport. It is connected to the main electricity grid and benefits from excellent water resources, including two boreholes for daily use, a grey-water settling tank system, several water tanks with a total capacity of 10,000 liters, and a traditional well.
The fully fenced land is a true paradise for those seeking a simpler, more sustainable way of life. It boasts a wide variety of fruit trees such as orange, lemon, apricot, plum, apple, fig, pomegranate, persimmon, medlar, and raspberry. Around 60 olive trees offer the potential for olive oil production, with several nearby presses, including organic-certified options. The fertile 90m² vegetable garden comes complete with a chicken coop, alongside two greenhouses and productive grapevines suitable for winemaking or fresh consumption. A traditional bread oven adds to the property’s rustic charm.
Surrounding the house is a lush garden filled with ornamental plants, bulbs, aromatic herbs, and greenery that flourishes year-round. In a separate fenced paddock, there is a sheepfold suitable for sheep, goats, or a donkey, which could also be converted into a cosy tiny house.
From the property, you can enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the Serra de Gardunha, where spectacular sunsets paint the landscape in ever-changing colors.
The nearby towns of Idanha-a-Nova and Castelo Branco provide all essential amenities, including healthcare services, supermarkets, schools, and leisure facilities. The region is also rich in cultural and historical attractions, such as the village’s biannual flower festival, Marrano heritage sites, Monsanto and its Templar history, Idanha-a-Velha with its Roman and Romanesque remains, the natural rock pools of Penha Garcia, and Idanha-a-Nova itself, recognized by UNESCO as a City of Music. The popular Boomland festival and many other attractions further enrich the area.
Approximate travel times from Santa Margarida are around 3 hours to Lisbon, 3½ hours to Porto, and 4 hours to Madrid.
Price: €175,000
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