THE ENGENHO Riverfront Property with river Beach, Waterfall, Water Mills & House

860 m² of Water Mills & Houses | 150 m of River Frontage | 1.4 Hectares

A truly rare rural property, shaped by water, heritage and scale.
Set within a striking natural landscape and crossed by watercourses throughout the entire land, The Engenho offers something exceptional in inland Portugal: a private river beach with waterfall, approximately 150 metres of direct river frontage, and a ruin with high redevelopment potential.

Here, nature is not merely the setting it is the defining element of the property.

PROPERTY OVERVIEW

1.4 hectares of fertile land, forest and mixed vegetation

860 m² of urban built area

4 independent buildings

Two historic water mills

Large traditional farmhouse

One independent ruin with potential for conversion or expansion

A rare combination of built heritage, water and landscape, offering outstanding flexibility of use.

ARCHITECTURE, RUIN & POTENTIAL

The property combines authentic rural construction with industrial character, allowing multiple development scenarios:

Charming private residence
Boutique hotel or eco-lodge
Wellness, yoga or personal development retreat
Experiential tourism project

The existing ruin, fully integrated into the estate, offers an excellent opportunity for the creation of:

an independent unit

a premium suite

a studio / creative space

additional accommodation

All of this while preserving the historical identity and architectural narrative of the place.

UNIQUE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT

Access is via a green setting with century-old trees, traditional stone-paved paths, and stone walls.
The constant presence of water streams, waterfall and river creates a deeply serene atmosphere, ideal for rest, contemplation and nature- and wellness-oriented projects.

POINTS OF INTEREST IN THE REGION
River beaches & water

Private river beach within the property

Fragas de São Simão River Beach

Mosteiro River Beach (Schist Village)

Mega River Beach

Cabril Reservoir and Dam / Zêzere River

Dams & landscape

Cabril Dam one of the most impressive in the region

Bouçã Dam leisure and nature

Zêzere River Valley

Trails & nature

Hiking trails in the Serra da Lousã

Routes through schist villages, valleys and riverbanks

Ideal area for retreats, walking, yoga and meditation

Villages, culture & heritage

Figueiró dos Vinhos cafés, restaurants and services

Schist Villages (Fragas de São Simão, Mosteiro)

Historic bridges, mills and rural architecture

Strong local identity and active cultural life

Regional gastronomy

River trout, maranhos, goat dishes and traditional sausages

Local products: honey, olive oil, goat cheese, chestnuts

Traditional restaurants and village cafés

LOCATION & ACCESS

Located in Figueiró dos Vinhos (Leiria District), in a central position within Portugal:

Approximate distances:

Town centre: ~10 minutes

Coimbra: ~30 minutes

Lisbon: ~2 hours

Porto: ~1h30

Atlantic beaches (Leiria Coast): ~1h15

Excellent accessibility for tourism projects, events, retreats or a private residence with total privacy.

PRICE: €475,000

Must be viewed
Technical, architectural and investment documentation available upon request.
Energy Rating: G
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