Portugal, Castelo Branco, Covilhã

Unique and differentiating farm located in the centre of Portugal, in the area of Covilhã, between Serra da Estrela and Gardunha.

With the privilege of confining directly and with access to the Zêzere River, in an area conducive to water sports like kayaking, paddle and fishing, a river beach and magnificent views of the valley/ecological corridor of the Zêzere River and the “”Torres”” (towers) of Serra da Estrela, has more than 5.3 hectares and several buildings and constructions, including:

– Reception/Interpretation centre (mining and environmental), with three bathrooms;
– various agricultural storages, storerooms and hives and water tanks;
– five mining galleries deactivated;
– Three villas recovered and decorated, ready to be inhabited, which have in total:

– 5 bedrooms/double bed for ten people;
– 7 bathrooms, some prepared for people with reduced mobility;
– 5 Living rooms with the possibility of a convertible sofa bed for up to two people, which can accommodate up to ten people.

At the moment, there is an architectural licensing project of the tourist development, which includes 10 buildings for accommodation in the typology of agrotourism, with 31 double beds, for 62 people and 9 convertible sofa beds for up to two people, may have, at the request of customers, the possibility of 18 more people, having at this stage a maximum capacity of 80 tourists.

The project proposes the conversion and adaptation of some of the pre-existing buildings, for the use of support and leisure equipment for their tourists and visitors.

An excellent example at national level of the recovery of an old mining operation, transformed into an ex-libris of environmental recovery, with an exuberant terrestrial and fluvial fauna and flora, where inside the mining galleries there is an unprecedented and unique stage of sparkling wines and wines, in a unique atmosphere, as well as a fountain/lake, an event hall, playful, educational and scientific guided tours to the legacy of cultural and historical heritage, wine tourism, adventure, emotion, experience, preservation, heritage, nature, biodiversity and many other innovations, including a future project of tourist village/ accommodation or a private farm with very peculiar particularities.

The farm is located in a very quiet and safe area, with several houses recovered and it is the ideal refuge for those who look for privacy, serenity and contact with nature.

Porta da Frente Christies is a real estate agency that has been operating in the market for more than two decades. Its focus lays on the highest quality houses and developments, not only in the selling market, but also in the renting market. The company was elected by the prestigious brand Christies one of the most reputable auctioneers, Art institutions and Real Estate of the world to be represented in Portugal, in the areas of Lisbon, Cascais, Oeiras, Sintra and Alentejo. The main purpose of Porta da Frente Christies is to offer a top-notch service to our customers.