Originally restored during the mid-eighties, this 150-year-old Portuguese farmhouse has been further updated and modernised by the present British owners. It is situated near the small town of Miranda do Corvo, in central Portugal, approximately 20km from Coimbra, the country�s third city and home to its oldest university.The house stands in approximately 21/2 acres of land, which includes 2 orchards, grapevines and mature flowerbeds. The property also has numerous outbuildings, a swimming pool and 3 wells. It benefits from double-glazing throughout and has central heating powered by a wood-burning stove.The accommodation is laid out as follows:Steps lead from the patio to a wide balcony overlooking the swimming pool and orchards.Door leads to Kitchen: triple aspect, wood ceiling, tiled floor, fitted cupboards, inset double sink with extendable mixer tap, gas water heater, plumbing for dishwasher and space for further appliances. Extractor hood. Doorway to:Internal Hall: Wood ceiling, marble tiled floor. Doorways to:Study/Bedroom 5: Double aspect, wood ceiling, tiled floor.Bathroom 1: Side aspect. Suite comprising bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, pedestal washbasin, low level wc and bidet. Wood ceiling, tiled floor.Lounge 1/Dining Area: Double aspect, door to balcony, wood ceiling, marble tiled floor, telephone point, stairs to ground floor. Doorway to:Lounge 2: Double aspect, wood ceiling, marble tiled floor, wood-burning stove and TV aerial point.Wooden staircase leads from Lounge 1 to:Internal Hall: Door to loggia area. Understair storage cupboards. Doorways to:Bedroom 1: Front aspect, tiled floor.Bedroom 2: Front aspect, tiled floor.Bedroom 3: Side aspect, tiled floor.Bedroom 4: Side aspect, tiled floor.Bathroom 2: Front aspect. Suite comprising bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, pedestal washbasin, low level wc and bidet. Tiled floor.Utility/Storage Room: Electric water heater.Outside: The property is approached via a driveway with parking space for several cars. There is a large patio area to the front of the house.Double Detached Garage: Metal folding doors. Light and power.Swimming Pool: Generous oval shaped pool with sun area and pump room.Annexe: Single aspect, tiled floor, shower room containing low level wc, pedestal washbasin and shower tray. Plumbing for washing machine, gas water heater. Currently used as a utility room/workshop, this building could easily be converted to provide a further guest room or self-catering accommodation. Outbuildings: Various outbuildings originally built as pigsties, aviaries and goat pens, these are currently used for storage and for housing garden tools etc.Garden: Two orchards containing a large variety of fruit and citrus trees, grape vines, kiwi fruit. Mature flowerbeds containing a mixture of mediterranean flowers, trees and shrubs. Grapevines of various varieties suitable for winemaking.There are three wells on the land. These are used for irrigation purposes. The main well in front of the house has a pump and also retains most of the original winding gear.Services: Mains water and electricity. Bottled propane gas. Drainage is to 2 cesspits (1 for main house, 1 for annexe). Telephone.