Coimbra, Lisbon 3400-427

The Farm in Vendas de Galizes In the heart of the Beiras, between tranquil hills and villages full of memory, stands a discreet and luminous farm, located in Vendas de Galizes - a place that was once a stopping point for stagecoaches. Against the backdrop of the Serra da Estrela, blessed by numerous streams of pure water flowing from rivers, brooks, and fountains in abundance, this is a refuge in the center of the map, between gentle hills and a landscape where history and legends intertwine since time immemorial. Covering about a hectare, the property combines the robustness of traditional construction with contemporary comfort. A Farm with History, Heart, and Future Between Serra da Estrela and Coimbra, in the serene heart of Vendas de Galizes, rises a rare farm - with an ancient soul in a land inhabited by ancestral memories. The main house, dating back to before 1943 - solid, sunny, with authentic features - maintains the original design: wooden floorboards, solid wood shutters, high ceilings, and a facade that mixes plaster, tiles and natural stone - as if every corner held a secret from times gone by. The windows, now with double glazing, preserve the tranquility and light that permeates the spacious areas. And one breathes an timelessness full of potential. Surrounded by ancient trees, small gardens, flowering corners, and shady areas that extend like open arms, the house offers a wide, sweeping view over the rolling landscape, and there is something ancient in the air - as if here time passed more slowly, yet nothing was left unlived. ROOTS AND HORIZONS This magnificent property blends the urban and the rustic, as if combining roots and horizons. With 1 hectare, and about 1500m² of urban area, the remaining space opens up to imagination: gardens, orchard, swimming pool, organic farming, boutique tourism, or artistic retreat - everything is possible. The rustic plot could, according to the PDM, be partially separated and converted into urban (subject to confirmation with the Municipal Council), without compromising the charm or privacy of the original farm. Here, it's not just a house that's for sale. It's a landscape of affections. A place where history embraces the future. A space to create memories and open up futures. Schedule your visit - and let yourself be touched. Because there are houses that choose us. TO DREAM THE SPACE Two kilometers from Avô, with its river island and reputation for beauty, and less than half an hour from Piódão, this farm is just a few minutes from the Ponte das Três Entradas, Seia, and the Serra da Estrela - and a stone's throw from those seeking beauty, calm, and living history. Its potential is immense: it can be a refuge, residence, tourist investment or a place to reconnect with essential simplicity. OF PLACES AND REFERENCES Vendas de Galizes This village, which was once the seat of a parish (until 1836), now belongs to the parish of Nogueira do Cravo, in the municipality of Oliveira do Hospital. A habitual stop for the stagecoaches linking Coimbra to Guarda, Vendas de Galizes maintained for decades its vocation as a place of passage. Crossed by the ancient Estrada da Beira, it was a meeting point for tourists, emigrants, and travelers heading inland or to Europe. Today, it rests amidst memories. Avô (2 km away) Avô was a lordship granted by Count D. Henrique to the See of Coimbra. His old coat of arms bore the royal arms of Portugal, a sign of its importance as a municipality and later parish. It is considered one of the most beautiful villages in the country - an honor celebrated on the cover of the book The Most Beautiful Villages of Portugal. At the confluence of the Alva River and the Pomares brook, lies the Picoto Island, a small fluvial jewel with a picnic area and crystal clear waters. Ponte das Três Entradas (4 km away) At the confluence of the Alva and Alvoco rivers stands this unique granite bridge, built in the late 18th century. Natural and human connections cross