Three Homes | Views Over The Douro River

With approximately 4,500 m² of land, this property benefits from an elevated position offering panoramic views of about 220 degrees over the surrounding landscape and the Douro River. The privileged sun exposure allows natural light throughout almost the entire day, extending in the summer months until around 8:30 PM. Despite the peaceful and completely private surroundings, the property enjoys excellent accessibility, ensuring quick and efficient connections to Porto, Marco de Canaveses, and the main urban centers in the region. This strategic proximity allows for a balance between privacy and contact with nature, alongside the convenience of easy access to services, shops, highways, and key points of interest in the Douro Valley. Just about 3 minutes away, there is also a dock on the Douro River, enhancing the privileged connection to the river and adding a unique dimension of leisure and water mobility to the property. The property includes two independent residences, creating various usage possibilities, whether for permanent living, a second home, local accommodation, or tourism business. Both benefit from insulation, air conditioning, and fiber optic internet connection. The main house is currently under renovation and is spread over two floors. It features a kitchen equipped with natural stone finishes, a traditional fireplace, laundry room, walk-in closet, and several spaces carefully designed for everyday comfort. High-quality glazed openings contribute to thermal efficiency and a strong visual connection to the natural surroundings and pool, allowing the landscape to be part of the daily experience. The second residence, known as ”Glória,” is a stone house of T1 type, built with double walls and thermal insulation. Facing south, it enjoys excellent sun exposure year-round and includes an open-plan kitchen and living room with air conditioning, a bedroom, and a bathroom. Its independent layout makes it particularly suitable for hosting guests or tourism activities. Additionally, there is a stone ruin with significant potential for enhancement. Located on a higher level of the property, it benefits from a privileged position that offers panoramic views over the Douro River and the entire natural surroundings. Its setting provides particularly interesting conditions for a reconstruction and possible expansion project, allowing the creation of a new housing unit, charming tourist accommodation, or exclusive leisure space. The elevated location offers a unique perspective over the Douro landscape, making it one of the property’s most distinctive assets. Outside, the property features a carefully developed environment. The stone walls have been fully renovated, preserving the traditional character of the region, while paved areas and access routes have also been renewed, providing greater functionality, comfort, and a harmonious image throughout the property. The gardens and leisure spaces are meticulously maintained and benefit from an automatic irrigation system. Water supply is ensured by a private well with permanent availability throughout the year, allowing the entire surroundings to remain green even during the driest months. The leisure area includes a pool equipped with an automatic cleaning robot and a chlorine water treatment system, ensuring efficient maintenance and high water quality standards. Outdoor lighting allows enjoyment of the exterior spaces after sunset, creating a particularly pleasant atmosphere for socializing and relaxation. The video surveillance system with two solar-powered cameras enables remote monitoring via mobile phone, enhancing the property’s security. The land also includes a diverse collection of tree and ornamental species, including: - 14 lemon trees - 2 orange trees - 1 tangerine tree - 1 apple tree - 1 cherry tree - 3 olive trees - 6 palm trees - 1 centennial camellia These add character, privacy, and a strong connection to nature. Regarding infrastructure, the property has three independent septic tanks, two separate access entrances, outdoor lighting network, and various solutions that allow comfortable use throughout the year. The garage is designed for multifunctional use, offering space for three vehicles, storage area, and a small workshop. It is equipped with an automatic door, a full bathroom with shower and toilet, as well as a septic tank with a drainage system, a feature particularly relevant for owners of boats, jet skis, or recreational vehicles. In a region where demand for authentic lodging experiences continues to grow, driven by the increasing international recognition of the Douro and the development of nature tourism and wine tourism, this property combines features that allow private use with rental potential. Located in one of the most privileged spots in the Douro Valley, this property enjoys a truly unique setting. The Alto Douro Vinhateiro region, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2001, is internationally recognized for its extraordinary combination of heritage, nature, and winemaking tradition. The result of centuries of human intervention shaping the river slopes, this cultural landscape is considered one of the most beautiful and authentic in Europe. In this context, the property offers not just a building but the opportunity to be part of a territory with international prestige, where exclusivity, authenticity, and quality of life merge with a tourism potential increasingly valued by both national and international markets.