Celavisa, Coimbra

3 bedroom villa with garden and annexes in Carato (Arganil), located in an environment of total tranquility, next to the river, surrounded by the nature of Serra do Aor, this schist house is a recent reconstruction, combining quality, elegance and comfort. In addition to the main building, there is an annex schist building for rehabilitation, which can be transformed into a guest house, studio or additional residence. All rooms of the main house face south, ensuring abundant natural light, having been designed to bring nature inside, being totally facing the garden. It is developed on 3 floors, with 2 independent entrances: - Entrance floor (1st floor): which is accessed through a large entrance hall, with a cloakroom, and from here to the office (or bedroom, since the entrance door is acoustically insulated, as well as the ceiling, with a second suspended ceiling with natural wool insulation), to the service WC and to the living room, Very large, with wood-burning stove, and great views over the garden and the stream. From this hall you can access both the lower floor and the upper floor through a staircase with beautiful wooden railing. - Ground floor: which can be accessed directly from the garden to the kitchen, fully furnished with custom-designed and custom-made furniture and equipped with appliances (oven, electric and gas hob, extractor fan, refrigerator) and from here to the laundry area (with washing machine) also with direct access to the outside; The dining room, with double height ceilings, is connected to the kitchen and also gives access to the entrance hall and/or directly to the outside. - Upper floor: which is accessed from the entrance hall through a staircase, it has a reading room right at the top of the stairs, with plenty of natural light, and from here you access the master bedroom, with private bathroom. The entire building has been planned for maximum energy efficiency and thermal comfort, with high-quality materials: - Windows: double window system - external PVC with premium UV glass and internal solid wood, ensuring exceptional thermal and acoustic insulation. - Doors: glass entrances with UV protection and draught-resistant PVC structure. The secondary doors are solid wood with rust-resistant wire screens. - Walls with thermal and acoustic insulation and a well-insulated roof, which regulate the temperature naturally. - Heating: central system with radiators in all rooms, improved by reflectors that increase efficiency by 45%, a pellet boiler with automatic programming located outdoors; It has a wood-burning stove in the living room, with a modern design, which easily heats the two upper floors. - Hot water: electric water heater complemented by a gas boiler, with large cylinders, stored in a safe outdoor area. - Electrical system: Protected against overloads, preventing damage to electronic equipment. - Water containment system: underground gutters, ensuring that rainwater is diverted to the stream; stone patio designed to prevent infiltrations into the house; basement drainage, avoiding water accumulation at the entrance, perimeter drainage valley in the building. The main house is surrounded by garden and green areas, fenced off by high stone walls and cypress trees for maximum privacy. The lawn has an automatic underground irrigation system, there are several fruit trees: apple, peach, orange, pear and almond trees, as well as red fruit shrubs such as black and red currants. It has a parking area for cars. The property is situated in a charming valley, surrounded by forests of pine, oak and chestnut trees, providing an exclusive and tranquil setting. The access road is paved and has little traffic. It is located 5 minutes from Celavisa, the parish seat where you will find a caf and public river beach; 15 min from Arganil and Gis where you will find the main shops and services such as supermarkets, banks, restaurants and schools, hospital; 45 minutes from Coimbra, historic university center, with great cultural and commercial options; 1h15 from Figueira da Foz, an ocean beach of great extension and beauty and 1h30 from the airport of the city of Porto.