Fronteira, Portalegre

In the heart of a Church Square built in the 16th century by King Sebastian - where bells ring and birds fly, reminding us of traditions and a certain romanticism - we find this lovely retreat dating back to 1723. Renovated to remain sturdy and comfortable three centuries later, this house has not lost the charm of history that runs through its veins and is revealed in its traditional, original details. The house has two floors and at the rear a (rare) outdoor space with a swimming pool, porch and small annex. Let's start with the ground floor: There is a cosy living room with a fireplace and tiled ceilings connected to an interior room that serves as an office. Through the schist-floored corridor, we pass a wine cellar discreetly built into the wall, a guest toilet, and finally arrive at the dining room, complemented by the kitchen with its arched ceiling. In the dining room, there is a door that leads to the rear, revealing what most people dream of finding in a village house - a pleasant outdoor space with an orange tree and a tangerine tree, an old well, a delightful porch with masonry benches for socialising, a swimming pool/tank and even a small annex, very useful as a storage area. This outdoor area is further adorned to the south by a wall covered in greenery, adding to the romantic atmosphere. This outdoor space offers complete privacy and provides access to the first floor. On the first floor: Going up inside the house, on the left, there is a magnificent suite with an enviable ceiling height, a walk-in wardrobe and a recently refurbished bathroom. In the corridor, there is another small bathroom (which serves the second bedroom). Further on, a small sitting room with a fireplace leads to a generous balcony overlooking the countryside, with steps down to the swimming pool below. Through the small living room, we come to a lovely bedroom with access to the attic. This is an Alentejo house and has everything you need to feel at home. Technical notes: The house has mains electricity and water. The roof was completely insulated about two years ago. The entire electrical and plumbing systems were renovated 15 years ago. The windows on the façade have triple glazing with thermal and acoustic insulation (installed two years ago). The west-facing wall was reinforced with cladding for better thermal insulation (two years ago). The floor of the suite was redone and soundproofed. The pool is treated with salt. It measures 6x4 meters and is 1.60/1.70 meters deep. The entire house runs on electricity (there is no gas). For hot water, there is a 100-litre water heater. Sold unfurnished. About 1.5 km from the village is a granite bridge with 10 semicircular arches over a large watercourse and green surroundings, with important biodiversity points. Completing the leisure area, during the summer months the municipal outdoor swimming pools are open. The village of Fronteira is located: 180 km from Lisbon 70 km from Évora 29 km from Estremoz 71 km from Spain Welcome! Energy Rating: C #ref:AG056