Investimento Ecologico Esclusivo DI Lusso: Riserva Naturale Culturale DI Foz Do Côa

Discover an absolutely incomparable opportunity to own a legendary piece of Portuguese heritage. Made up of around 45 contiguous hectares of stunning landscapes, this magnificent property is a masterpiece of private conservation, cultural prestige and world-class tourism potential.

With the rare and valuable distinction of being an official sanctuary with the Right to Non-Hunting officially recognized by the Portuguese State, through the Institute for the Conservation of Nature and Forests (ICNF), the property directly borders the Douro River (with an extension of more than 1000 meters of river frontage) and the Côa Museum hill.

Highlights and Key Attributes
Traditional Country House Ready to Live • Privileged Location: Located on top of the hill, in a skyline higher than that of the Côa Museum itself, it offers one of the most imposing and breathtaking views over the Douro River. • The Residence: A typical country house fully renovated inside, furnished and decorated. It has two suites with private bathrooms, living room and a cozy kitchen with fireplace. • Exterior and Leisure: A panoramic terrace with table and benches in schist stone that gives access to a private 5x3 meter pool-pool. • Centennial Water Resources: The property is self-sufficient and rich in water, with 3 centennial springs/fountains built in shale stone and 5 wells about 5 meters deep each.

Archaeological Heritage and Living History • National Monuments: The farm houses several rocks with rock engravings classified as a national archaeological monument, integrating the prestigious nucleus of Vermelhosa and the nucleus of Foz do Côa, in addition to a rock shelter cliff recently discovered. • Historic Architecture: The grounds are brimming with character, displaying miles of centuries-old mortorium terraces of schist stone, a Roman fountain, and millennia-old olive trees.

Turnkey Adventure Experiences • The sale includes two premium off-road vehicles (a 4x4 van and a 4x4 2-seater 4-wheeler) ideal for leisurely rides and exploring the property’s private paths or for tourist routes to the Spanish border, which is only 30 km away.

Immense Potential for Tourism Development
This property is perfectly prepared to be transformed into a landmark eco-resort or an exclusive private retreat: • 20 Ruins for Eco-Accommodation: With written authorizations from the City Council that recognize the project as of ”Municipal Interest”, the buyer can recover the 20 centuries-old shelters in ruins for tourist accommodation without the need for complex architectural projects. • Construction of 10 New Houses: According to the rules in force of the local PDM, the property holds land suitable for urbanization/construction, allowing the construction of up to 10 new housing or tourism houses through simple annexations of the existing original rustic buildings that confront the public path. • River Front and Nautical Tourism: The impressive river front with more than 1000 meters borders the deactivated Douro line and the Côa Walkways. There is huge potential to obtain a concession for the installation of floating wooden houses along the bank. In addition, APDL has designed for this area the installation of a large anchorage for tourist boats. All the 30 plots that make up this front and the total area are duly delimited and made official in the BUPis of the Municipality of Vila Nova de Foz Côa, as well as in the IFAP parcel plans. • Agricultural Boutique: The farm has about 10 hectares of rainfed almond groves, 5 hectares of olive groves over 50 years old and a small area of vineyards on terraces next to the house.

The Perfect Location
Enjoy absolute seclusion and unspoiled nature without sacrificing convenience. The main hill is the closest of the entire Douro Superior to border the river and the urban center. Access is via a paved path and the property is just 1,000 meters (about 5 minutes walk or car) from the historic city center of Vila Nova de Foz Côa.

Note to the Investor: Being a consolidated agricultural and conservation structure (Sociedade Agrícola Unipessoal Lda), the property is fully integrated into the IFAP system, having historically guaranteed high amounts of annual direct subsidies for the maintenance of its terraces and biodiversity (with total amounts of between €29,000 and €55,000 in recent years). Accessed free of charge, the sale also includes an investment project with an economic and financial feasibility study.
Don’t miss the opportunity to acquire the first private Natural-Cultural Reserve with the Right to Non-Hunting in Portugal.

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