The cottage, which is set over two floors, has been sympathetically restored and has many traditional features including exposed stone walls and a pitched wooden roof. The property measures 60 square metres of construction and is set on a plot measuring 1,350 square metres.

The property has good views over the countryside and and a spacious garden with a variety of mature olive trees. The area immediately surrounding the cottage has been paved in stone there are several areas where stone steps have been created.

The main entrance to the house leads into an entrance vestibule. The bedroom is located to the ground floor and has a wooden floor and beamed ceiling and set of build in wooden wardrobes with sliding doors. There is a modern, fully tiled bathroom to the ground floor. The bathroom has a shower, toilet and vanity basin with storage cupboard beneath.

The living room and kitchen, which are open plan, are located on the first floor. This room is spacious and has a wooden floor and feature 'pitched' wooden roof. The room is double aspect and there is a part glazed exterior door, which leads to the rear of the property and the garden. The cottage is constructed in stone and some stone has been left exposed as a feature. The kitchen units, which will be installed within the sale price, will be constructed in oak and have granite work surface. There is a wood burning stove to one corner of the room.

The property is double glazed and care and attention to detail has been taken during the renovation of the property. In addition to the cottage there is a wooden 'summer' house, which could be used as guest accommodation if necessary. The property comes with 1,350 square metres of land and there are feature stone patios and a traditional threshing circles, which converts into an ideal exterior dining area. The property has ample parking and has a gated driveway.

The property is situated near the town of Alvorge, which has a variety of cafes, shops, mini-market, supermarket, bank, health centre, school and pharmacy. The larger town of Ansiao, which has supermarkets, a weekly market, shops, cafes, restaurants, health centre, schools and banks, is around 10 minutes drive from the property.
The closest airport to the property is situated at Porto, which is around one hour and forty minutes drive.

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