Built in the early 1900’s this Quinta has retained much of it’s original character. Quinta da Cortica (the Cork Farm) is set in the village of the same name and close to a bakery, grocery store and restaurants. The iron gates bear the name of the Quinta and reveal the formal front garden and magnificent palm tree, with house set behind. The scale of the property is grand in all respects: 4 metre high ceilings; double doors, and shuttered windows. All ceilings are wooden, many laid in patterns by local craftsmen.

The living accommodation is over two floors; 6 bedrooms, three newly fitted bathrooms (one of which retains the original claw foot bath), 6 reception rooms and a very spacious kitchen / breakfast room. The original wood burning oven and water heater have been renovated and it is in working order. The kitchen has under floor heating and a newly laid limestone floor.

The windows themselves still retain their antique ironmongery and much of the original glass. A number of the windows have been replaced in hard wood by the local carpenter.  All of the wooden floors have been stripped back and hard wax oiled.  

Water supply is from the mains service. Additionally a well with old hand pump is next to the house and there are a number of water mines, water storage tanks and water courses around the property.

From the terrace to the rear of the house you get a fine view of the land as it falls away into the valley. The fields are separated by stone walls and paths with steps and benches run through the land. There are over 200 olive trees as well as fig trees, fruit trees and a number of cork oaks that are still farmed today.

The large garage adjoins a chicken coup and pig sty, and under the terrace at the back of the house are the entrances to four cellars. 

The property is situated in a beautiful area, approximately 10 kms from Arganil and only a couple of kilometres from a fine restaurant and river swimming at Vimiero.  This is the perfect property for a fantastic holiday home, a small holding or a small tourism project. More details on request.