São Pedro Do Sul, Viseu 3660-259, Portugal

The property is well located in a quiet and secluded yet central area of Santa Cruz da Trapa, close to the Main Church. Santa Cruz da Trapa is a small village in the heart of the Lafões region, with easy access to various amenities such as supermarkets, schools, pharmacies, fire department, cafes, restaurants, and shops. São Pedro do Sul is only 10 minutes away, while Viseu, the district capital, is a 30-minute drive. Aveiro, with its beaches, is 45 minutes away, and Porto is just 1 hour and 10 minutes away.The structure, currently in ruins, was previously the residence of the caretakers of a large rural property. With a footprint area of 220m2 spread over two floors, it offers a total construction area of 440m2. The upper floor was used as a residence, following the typical style of Beira houses, with windows adorned with lover's benches, a kitchen equipped with a wood-fired oven and smokehouse chimney, and a wide stone staircase leading to a yard surrounded by high granite walls. A balcony extends along the entire facade of the house. On the lower floor are traditional stables for the farm animals, spaces for storing agricultural tools, a wine press, cellar, and pantries for food storage.The walls of the house and the property's walls were built with cut stone, maintaining perfect conservation status. The land adjacent to the house is flat, comprising 1,900m2 of fertile soil, ideal for agricultural activities. Additionally, a water mine located outside the property, across the road, provides exclusive water for the property.Don't miss the opportunity to schedule a visit!