In a prime location within the green paradise of Paredes de Coura, in the beautiful Alto Minho area, we have a unique piece of land of 1,700m2 where you can enjoy unobstructed views through the valley to the village centre. Although unique is a word that is used for almost every house and plot, in this case, it is the only description that does it justice. There is nothing else like it in Northern Portugal or anywhere else in Portugal for that matter.

The surroundings here are always green, there is always water and the climate is ideal.

We are offering for sale an all-inclusive council-approved plan to build a modern single-storey one-bedroom house on the upper terrace, including all the structural components to build the house. Built into our design is the possibility to expand the living space as required.

Included in the price, in addition to the land, are all the building permits, architect's drawings, engineer's plan, all the building materials for the structure, a newly built shed.

An objective estimate of the construction costs is also available. We have local contractors at hand who are ready and able to take on this project, which means that construction can start immediately.

In the design of this surprisingly roomy modern house, privacy and light have always been the guiding principles. The house has 1 bedroom, an open plan kitchen-living area, a good sized full bathroom and a bright and generous pantry/laundry area, which can be converted to an office or second bedroom. The living area is oriented to the south, so there is plenty of light throughout the year in the rooms where you spend most of your time.

Surrounding the house, terraces are laid out. On the southwest side, there is a large space reserved for a 52m2 wooden deck, which can be used throughout summer as the main living area. The views over the small valley and the romantic mountain villages are stunning. The layout and orientation of the house are very contemporary, and the abundance of light and gorgeous views will add to the spaciousness. Moreover, the high ceilings, which measure up to 3.5 metres in height in the front of the house, guarantee that even the most claustrophobic among us will feel at ease. In the design of the house, the location on the plot and the choice of materials, we cooperated with a Portuguese architect who has worked in France, Sweden and Barcelona. As a result, we were able to design a beautiful house that meets all the requirements of the present time and is fully geared for wonderful living.

The remainder of the land is large enough whereby both permaculture can be practised and a spacious ornamental garden comfortably laid out without compromises. On the east side of the plot, there is a private spring that supplies fresh, clean mountain water all year round. This means you can have your permanent water supply for a fraction of the cost (about €1000 including pumps, filters, stainless steel container and labour) of drilling a well, which will set you back at least €5000 in this part of Portugal. Also on the east side, there’s a small stream that can be used to irrigate the gardens and land.

This is the perfect opportunity for someone to purchase a construction-ready property that marries the clean efficient lines of a sleek modern house with the timeless traditions of rural Portugal for a very tidy sum. There’s much more to share please contact us if you’re interested.

The question burning on your lips is probably why would we want to leave this little slice of paradise. Regretfully, the reason is work-related, we have to move to another part of Portugal.

We’ve done all the hard work and our loss will be somebody’s gain.

We speak English, French, German, Dutch and Portuguese.