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Riverside property near Côja, Central Portugal
Magusteiro
River frontage, privacy and genuine building potential in a sheltered valley landscape.
A rare starting point
A private riverside setting with room to imagine
Magusteiro is a mixed property in a peaceful valley only a few minutes from Côja. Its south-facing land looks across the Ribeira da Mata and the surrounding hills, with open cultivated ground, established boundaries and a group of registered ruins that create a clear starting point for a future home.
Access is by public road, followed by a final documented section of approximately 10 metres over a shared track. A normal car can reach the property throughout the year, including construction vehicles.
The existing fabric
Ruins with a legal urban footprint
The property includes a registered urban element with 85 m² of existing built area. The structures are ruins and require complete reconstruction. Their value lies in the registered urban status and in the possibility of creating a new home that remains connected to this established building location.
Two levels of building potential
Currently confirmed
Approximately 128 m², corresponding to a 50% extension over the registered built area. Construction may be developed over two floors, with the possibility of an additional support building of up to 30 m².
PIP update in progress
An update to the planning information request aims to increase the potential building capacity to approximately 300 m². This figure is not yet final and remains subject to municipal confirmation.
A possible direction
Contemporary architecture rooted in the landscape
The setting lends itself to a contemporary home that uses schist, simple volumes and generous openings towards the valley. The images below are imaginative visualisations only. They are not an approved project and do not represent a commitment regarding what may be licensed.
Planning context
A buildable position, with important limits
Not all of the land is buildable. Any future construction must remain connected to the existing urban article and comply with the applicable planning framework. The indicated house platform lies outside the relevant REN and RAN restrictions and is shown within a very low wildfire-risk classification.
Riverside character
The lower ground beside the river is a flood-sensitive area and is not where construction is expected to take place. Occasional seasonal flooding may occur in wetter winters. This natural behaviour should be understood as part of the property’s riverside setting.
Infrastructure
- No mains water connection currently on site
- Registered borehole
- Electricity approximately 20 metres away
- Septic tank installation required
- Good mobile signal
- Fibre internet available on the road
Life by the water
A quiet landscape, close to Côja
The Ribeira da Mata forms the southern boundary for approximately 135 metres. Mature riverside vegetation, open fields and hillside olive groves give the property privacy without isolation. Côja and its everyday services are only a short drive away.
A considered project
Who is this project for?
Magusteiro will suit a buyer who values landscape, privacy and the freedom to shape a home from the ground up. It is especially relevant for a family home, holiday retreat, relocation project or lifestyle property with a degree of autonomy. The right buyer will be comfortable working with architects, planning procedures and the realities of rural construction.
Orientation
Understanding the property
The access enters from the public road at the north-western side. The existing ruins sit above the lower fields, while the stream follows the wooded southern edge.
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See the landscape for yourself
Magusteiro is best understood on the ground. Contact us for further documentation, current planning information or to arrange a viewing.
Enquire about MagusteiroAll areas and planning information should be independently verified. The architectural images are illustrative only. Any construction is subject to the appropriate licences and approvals.