For sale - Exclusive Ecological Luxury Investment | 45ha Private Reserve with Douro River Frontage in Foz do Côa

PERFECT FUSION OF LOCATION & DESIGN
A legendary 45-hectare natural-cultural estate offering official ICNF non-hunting sanctuary status, panoramic Douro River vistas, and private archaeological heritage.

THE DOURO AT YOUR DOORSTEP
• 1,000m Walk/Drive: Paved access leading directly to the historic city center of Vila Nova de Foz Côa.
• Cultural Landmarks: Bordering the hill of the Côa Museum, the deactivated Douro railway line, and the Côa Walkways.
• Strategic Position: Located 30 km from the Spanish border, offering seamless regional travel.

ARCHITECTURAL LAYOUT
• Main Residence: Hilltop renovated country house featuring two en-suite bedrooms, a cozy living room, and an equipped kitchen with a fireplace.
• Outdoor Living: Panoramic schist stone terrace with outdoor seating and a private 5x3 meter swimming pool.
• Eco-Resort Potential: 20 municipal-approved ruin shelters ready for eco-accommodation recovery, plus PDM-compliant land suitable for constructing up to 10 new housing/tourism units.

DISTINCTIVE FEATURES
• Archaeological & Natural Heritage: Registered National Monument rock engravings (Vermelhosa and Foz do Côa nuclei), a newly discovered rock shelter cliff, centuries-old schist terraces, and a Roman fountain.
• Water Resources & Agriculture: Self-sufficient water system featuring 3 centennial shale springs and 5 wells; 10 hectares of almond groves, 5 hectares of 50+ year-old olive trees, and terraced vineyards.
• Turnkey Extras & Yields: Sale includes two premium 4x4 off-road vehicles, an economic/financial feasibility study, and an established agricultural structure (IFAP integrated) generating historical annual subsidies between €29,000 and €55,000.

ESTATE AT A GLANCE
2 En-Suite Bedrooms | 5x3m Swimming Pool | 1,000m River Frontage | 45 Contiguous Hectares | 20 Recoverable Ruins | Space for 10 New Structures | Included 4x4 Vehicles

CO-BROKERAGE
50/50 commission share with all licensed agencies. Private viewings by appointment.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the legal conservation and hunting status of the property?
The estate holds the rare status of an official private sanctuary with the Right to Non-Hunting recognized by the Portuguese State through the Institute for the Conservation of Nature and Forests (ICNF).

What development options are available for eco-tourism or an eco-resort?
The property includes municipal authorizations ("Municipal Interest") to restore 20 historic ruins into eco-accommodations without complex architectural approvals. Additionally, current local PDM regulations allow for the construction of up to 10 new housing or tourism units along the public path.

What water resources and agricultural subsidies exist on the estate?
The land is water self-sufficient with 3 centennial shale springs and 5 deep wells. As an established agricultural entity (Sociedade Agrícola Unipessoal Lda) integrated into the IFAP system, the property has historically received €29,000 to €55,000 in annual direct subsidies for biodiversity and terrace maintenance.

Is the main villa move-in ready, and what is included in the sale?
Yes, the hilltop country house is fully renovated, furnished, and decorated with two suites, a kitchen, a living room, a pool, and a terrace. The sale also includes two premium 4x4 off-road vehicles and a complete financial feasibility study for further investment.