Midões, Coimbra 3420

Encontro no Rio Exceptional Private Riverside Estate on the Mondego River - Central Portugal Encontro no Rio is a rare and highly distinctive private riverside estate, set directly on the tranquil banks of the Mondego River in the heart of Portugal. Surrounded by nature, water, and open landscapes, this property offers an extraordinary sense of privacy, calm, and authenticity, ideal for those seeking a primary residence, second home, or legacy property with space to host family, friends, or select guests. Designed as a harmonious collection of independent apartments and cottages, the estate allows for flexible private living: owners may reside in complete privacy while comfortably accommodating extended family, guests, or staff, each in self-contained units with their own terraces, kitchens, and character. The layout lends itself naturally to a family compound, multi-generational home, or private retreat, without the feeling of a commercial hotel. The landscaped grounds invite an outdoor lifestyle shaped by the river and surrounding countryside, featuring: Direct river frontage and access, ideal for swimming, kayaking, or quiet contemplation. A large outdoor swimming pool, set among mature gardens and palm trees. Wellness facilities, including sauna and jacuzzi with river views. Multiple terraces and open-air living areas for dining, gatherings, or relaxation. On-site parking, garage, and easy year-round access. Beyond the main estate, the sale includes an additional 7,920 m² of separate land, offering long-term value, privacy buffer, or future personal projects such as gardens, horses, or leisure spaces. While the property has been carefully maintained and previously operated as a boutique retreat, its true strength lies in its ambience, versatility, and livability. A new owner may choose to: Use it entirely as a private residence or family estate Host friends, retreats, or events on a limited, personal basis Continue light, owner-led hospitality for supplemental income, without compromising privacy Key Highlights Unique riverside setting with uninterrupted natural views Excellent condition with recent construction and upgrades Energy-efficient (Energy Certificate A) A peaceful, nature-rich location, yet within reach of towns, services, and the coast A property with soul, presence, and long-term intrinsic value This is not a conventional investment assetit is a place to live, to gather, and to belong, with the rare advantage of scale, water frontage, and optional income flexibility. I A truly exceptional opportunity for discerning private buyers seeking something authentic and enduring in portugal. Energy Rating: A ref:JMC001