This charming country house in Âncora, Caminha offers stunning mountain and countryside views and is just 5 minutes from the sea and the traditional fishing village of Vila Praia de Âncora in Alto Minho. Dating back to the early 18th century, this single-storey house with thick walls has been lovingly extended and renovated over the years to maintain its original features and character.

The property features a bright living room with a fireplace, an equipped kitchen, and three separate suites. The gas heating system provides comfort throughout the house, and there is space to park two cars on the property. Outside, you'll find a sunny patio, a garden, a barbecue, and a swimming pool with unobstructed views of the mountains and the typical village surroundings.

With its elevated position on the land, this property offers privacy and tranquillity for those seeking to connect with nature and enjoy seclusion. The house was even featured in international press and honored by The Sunday Times in 2007 as the best country house to rent in the north of Portugal.

Located just a 50-minute drive from Porto Airport, Vila de Âncora is a hidden gem in the Alto Minho region, offering a unique gastronomy, excellent wines, hiking and cycling trails, fishing, water sports, adventure activities, and a rich cultural heritage.

Considering the unique features, location, and accolades of this property, the asking price of 450,000 is justified for a discerning buyer looking for a special home in one of the best places to invest in Europe.

Charming country house in Âncora, Caminha with stunning mountain and countryside views and 5 minutes from the sea and the tradition-laden fishing village of Vila Praia de Âncora in Alto Minho.The original single-storey country house with thick walls dates back to the early 18th century. The first extension, on the ground floor, was carried out in 1989. The extension of the living room and the master bedroom and bathroom on the upper floor dates from 2004, maintaining many of the original features and details of a typical village house, such as the oven and fireplace in the old kitchen, which in the past was the heart of the house.This four-fronted 3-bedroom villa is set in a 1000m2 plot and comprises an equipped kitchen, a bright living room with a fireplace, three separate suites that ‘accompany the changes the house has undergone over time. It has a gas heating system throughout the house and space to park two cars.Outside, there is a sunny patio, a garden, a barbecue and a swimming pool with unobstructed views of the mountains and the typical village that is very characteristic of this green and thriving region of Portugal. Its elevated position on the land provides the necessary privacy and tranquillity for those looking to be in communion with nature and seclusion.Fun fact: The house was featured in the international press and honoured in 2007 by The Sunday Times as the best country house to rent in the north of Portugal.Vila de Âncora is a 50-minute drive from Porto Airport and 30 minutes from the Cerveira International Bridge, the link to Galicia, Spain, offering the best that Alto Minho in the north of Portugal has to offer:A unique gastronomy where fresh fish and seafood are king; Vinho Verde and Alvarinho wines; hiking and cycling trails through the hills and mountains above the sea; river and sea fishing; sea sports - surfing, kitesurfing; adventure sports - rafting, trail running, without forgetting the immense cultural, archaeological and ethnographic offer.The municipality of Caminha, of which Âncora is a part, was recently voted the best place to invest in Europe.

3 bedrooms other for sale in Caminha (Matriz), Portugal

This stunning five-bedroom detached villa in Caminha (Matriz) boasts 770 square meters of private gross area, set on a spacious 1800 square meter plot of land. With breathtaking views over the Fraga Viewpoint, the Minho River, Santa Tecla hill, and the nearby beaches, this property offers a true sense of tranquility and luxury.

The villa is spread across three floors, with the ground floor hosting the social areas including a spacious living room, separate dining room, kitchen, and service suite with a laundry area. The private area features three suites, while the top floor offers a master suite with a closet. The lower floor is equipped with a multipurpose room featuring a cinema area and changing room, leading out to the beautiful outdoor area with a swimming pool.

With a garage that can accommodate four to six cars, the property also features a west-facing garden and pool area where residents can enjoy spectacular sunsets. Just a short 10-minute drive from the beach of Moledo, this villa is conveniently located near shops and services, and only 1h15 away from the vibrant city of Porto.

Priced at 2,490,000, this property offers exceptional value for those seeking a luxurious retreat in a picturesque location.

Inspiring five-bedroom detached villa, with 770 square meters of private gross area, inserted in a plot of land with 1800 square meters and offering stunning views over the Fraga Viewpoint, the Minho River, Santa Tecla hill, and to the sands near the rivers mouth and to the beaches in Moledo. It has three floors and the level 0 leads to the various areas. The social area has a large living room and a separate dining room, this area is connected to the kitchen and a service suite with a laundry area. In the private area, we find three suites and, on the top floor, the master suite with closet.The lower floor has a multipurpose room with a cinema area and a changing room area to support the magnificent outdoor area with swimming pool.It has a garage for four to six cars. The garden and pool areas face west and allow you to watch a beautiful sunset.It is located just 10 minutes away from the beach of Moledo, close to shops and services, and 1h15 away from the city of Porto.

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