luxury architect houses for sale Castelo Branco District, Portugal

Fantastic house located in the city of Covilhã, in the heart of the Serra da Estrela mountain range, set in a quiet residential area with an excellent setting. The property stands out for its history, authenticity, and strong appreciation potential.The property benefits from a distinctive feature: double frontage onto two streets, providing privileged accessibility and great flexibility of use.The original house dates back to 1959 and was later extended in 1977 with the construction of an upper floor, under an approved architectural project. It is currently fully regularised, with an updated usage licence in place.The building is spread over two floors and comprises a 5-bedroom (T5) layout, a garage, and storage areas. It also benefits from two private parking spaces, ensuring a functional layout and multiple possibilities for renovation or adaptation.Outside, the property features surrounding land with a large garden area, well maintained and landscaped with trees, offering privacy and a high-quality natural environment.The property consists of two registered land registry articles, which enhances its value potential and opens up additional development opportunities, particularly for tourism or residential projects.Over time, a tourism development project has been considered for the property, including the creation of bungalow-style accommodation units, taking advantage of the strong demand for nature and mountain tourism in the Serra da Estrela region.Given its characteristics, location, and configuration, this property represents an excellent opportunity, whether as a permanent residence, a holiday home, or a tourism investment, in one of the most sought-after inland regions of Portugal. (REF. FG715) Energy Rating: D ref:FG715