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Buildable riverside property near Côja, Central Portugal
Magusteiro / Fonte da Pipa
Approx. 1.1 ha mixed property with registered urban element, current confirmed building potential, river frontage, privacy, and open views.
Asking price: €148,000
Key facts at a glance
Location
Côja e Barril de Alva, Arganil, Coimbra
Correct area
Approx. 1.1 ha (BUPi / RGG)
Property type
Mixed property
Current confirmed building potential
Approx. 128 m²
Possible post-PIP area
Up to approx. 300 m²
River frontage
Approx. 135 m
Orientation
South-facing
Access
Direct, year-round
Water
Mains water on site + registered borehole
A rare combination of privacy, river frontage and legal building potential
This is not simply agricultural land. Magusteiro / Fonte da Pipa is a mixed property with a registered urban element, clear access, and current confirmed building potential in a remarkably private riverside setting close to Côja.
The value here lies in the combination: buildability, privacy, direct river character, open views, and proximity to a well-served and highly appreciated village.
Current confirmed building potential
- Registered built area: 85 m²
- Current confirmed building potential: approx. 128 m², representing 50% above the current registered built area, under the applicable Arganil planning framework
- Height: up to 2 floors
- Additional outbuilding: up to 30 m²
- Implantation: linked to the existing registered urban element and planning framework
- PIP update: possible increase to approx. 300 m², subject to final confirmation
Important: not all of the land is buildable. Construction must remain outside the floodplain and within the planning logic tied to the existing registered urban element.
The land itself
South-facing, gently sloping in the build area, flatter near the river, and visually sheltered from its surroundings, the property combines strong privacy with open river and mountain views.
Topography
Gently sloping where the house can be built, flatter near the river, with traces of former terracing.
Orientation
South-facing, with strong sun exposure and a naturally pleasant setting for a family home.
Landscape
River frontage, mountain views, stone walls to the north, open green character, and natural privacy.
Land quality
Excellent soil quality, fruit trees, grass, shrubs, and a registered borehole on site.
Not just raw agricultural land
The property includes a registered urban element and current confirmed building potential.
Private without being remote
It feels secluded, yet Pisão and Côja are close, with shops, services, and daily essentials nearby.
Riverside character and practical access
The river frontage, natural setting, mains water on site, nearby electricity, and local passive-house options make this a much more usable project than many rural plots.
Important practical points
Flood-sensitive lower riverside area
Part of the lower riverside land lies within a flood-sensitive zone. Occasional seasonal flooding can occur, typically around once every third winter. Construction remains tied to the registered urban element and planning framework.
Wastewater
A septic tank will be required. There is currently no known existing wastewater system in place.
Access route
A public access route may need to be retraced so agricultural vehicles can pass behind a future house rather than in front of it.
Area update
The article and caderneta area are being corrected. The BUPi / RGG area, approx. 1.1 ha, is considered to be the correct area.
PIP update
The current confirmed buildability is approx. 128 m². The possible expansion to approx. 300 m² is still under update and final confirmation.
Close to daily life, without feeling urban
Pisão
0.5 km
Côja
4.1 km
Coimbra
72 km
Porto
173 km
Lisbon
264 km
Nearest airport
184 km
Côja is one of the most appreciated historic villages in the area, with strong local commerce, a multicultural atmosphere, and an increasing number of foreign property owners. This is one of the reasons the property works especially well for relocation and family-home buyers.
Who this property is best for
Ideal for
Permanent family home, relocation project, holiday home, or lifestyle project with a serious building intention.
Best house concept
A traditional schist house with a modern twist, designed in relation to the slope, views, and registered building logic.
Less suited for
Buyers looking for a turnkey property, a flat unrestricted plot, or land with no need to build.
Why the asking price is above ordinary agricultural land:
The value here is not based on raw land area alone. It lies in the combination of mixed-property status, registered urban element, current confirmed building potential, possible expansion through the PIP update, privacy, river frontage, and proximity to Côja.
Documents available
Documentation can be shared with serious interested buyers. The current pack includes:
- Caderneta predial
- Certidão
- BUPi
- RGG
- PDM extract
- KML file
- Boundary map
- Planning correspondence
- Drone photos
Topographic survey not currently included.
Request documents or arrange a visit
This property is best understood both on paper and on site. Full documentation, map material, and additional images are available for serious interested buyers.
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