Rua das Antenas, Soengas, Braga 4850

Unique chalet with views over the Caniçada Reservoir, 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms (1 suite), swimming pool, tennis court, own water and more than 2 hectares of land. In Soengas, Vieira do Minho, in the privileged axis of Caniçada-Gerês, is this unique property, designed for those looking for much more than a home: they are looking for territory, privacy, landscape, water, scale and authenticity. With open views over the Caniçada Reservoir, the mountainous surroundings and the Gerês valley, this 5 bedroom villa offers a rare combination of traditional granite construction, family comfort, generous outdoor spaces and strong potential for tourist or residential use. The location is one of its great arguments. It is close to Caniçada and the gates of Gerês, with access to nature activities, walking trails, river beaches, marina, boat trips and various water sports associated with the Caniçada Reservoir. At the same time, it benefits from the proximity to Vieira do Minho, where you will find supermarkets, traditional shops, cafes, restaurants, services, health center, clinics and other essential infrastructures for permanent, holiday or tourist use. With 5 bedrooms, of which 1 is en suite, 3 full bathrooms and 1 service bathroom, the property has a particularly interesting configuration for large families, holiday homes, private retreats or any local accommodation project, subject of course to the respective legal framework and applicable licensing. The house is developed around a rustic and welcoming atmosphere, marked by granite walls, wooden beams, traditional floors, fireplaces, balconies and living areas with a strong visual connection to the outside. The wooden beams of the ceilings were collected from old houses in the village of Vilarinho das Furnas, before their submersion by the dam, adding to the property an unusual historical and emotional dimension. Main characteristics: Gross / useful area indicated: 408 m². Land with more than 2 hectares. 5 bedrooms (1 en-suite) - one of which is on the lower floor. 3 full bathrooms. 1 service bathroom. Large living room with several living areas. Dining room. Kitchen with pantry. Studio / billiards room. Swimming pool. Former tennis court / playing field. Independent garage for 2 cars. Mezzanine in the garage, ideal for storage or office. Laundry. Engine room. Storage room for firewood. Water hole. Two springs/water mines. Several outdoor irrigation points. The house: On the main floor, the villa has a large living room, organized in different environments: living area with fireplace, dining area and reading/socializing area. The connection to the outside is constant, with large glazed openings and views over the vegetation, the pool, the gardens and the surrounding landscape. The kitchen has a pantry and functional connection to the service areas. There is also a studio/billiards room, with the adjacent bedroom that can function as a leisure area, office, multipurpose room or support for possible tourist use. The bedroom area offers four bedrooms, including a suite. The distribution allows you to comfortably accommodate family, guests or guests, with three full bathrooms and a service bathroom. On the upper floor, the suite benefits from a balcony, fireplace and private bathroom. The remaining bedrooms, some with bunk beds and built-in wardrobes, reinforce the house's vocation for family stays, groups or local accommodation exploration. Construction, comfort and maintenance The villa was originally designed in the late 60s, and finished in 1972, having been subject to maintenance over time. It maintains a strong rustic identity, with granite construction, noble woods and traditional decorative elements. The frames are made of wood with double glazing, installed in 2002, contributing to thermal and acoustic comfort. The roof was renovated in 2018, with glazed tile and Roofmate insulation system. The tile with a glazed finish provides an additional layer of protection and durabi