"I would buy this property for its location alone, let alone its history and charm," says Paul Rees of Rural Properties, adding, "seldom does such an iconic and authentic farmhouse come on the market."

Casa Água d'Alta, tracing its origins back to the 1700s and the expansion of a local mine, is offered for sale either as a completed 3-4 bedroom home (at between €300.000 and €340.000) or 'as is' for the buyer to renovate themselves, "just ask me for a price," says Rees.

Nestled in a serene valley just 1.5 km from the charming town of Figueiró dos Vinhos in Portugal’s Central Region, the property standing in 1,557 m2 of land and is a truly romantic building that offers rural tranquility at the head of a valley.

A blend of history in its natural setting, the oldest part of the house from the 1700s was added to as the family grew and the local mine provided work.

This rural gem offers an incredible opportunity for the next owner to own an exceptional home.

The property's owner, Rural Properties partners with the highly skilled team at Concepto Studio to offer buyers bespoke design options to meet their personal requirements. This is offered as a free service to the buyer.

The stone exterior already has been professionally repointed with lime plaster and is one of only six homes in the secluded hamlet of Água d'Alta stream. A stream runs through the valley all year round, "it is quite something to own a property where the principal sounds are birdsong and the pleasant gurgling of water," said Rural Properties' manager.

The farmhouse already benefits from a new roof, the gable-end has been reinforced and all is ready for the next owner to have the internal spaces modelled to their own vision.

There already is mains electricity and mains water at the property. The building area is 266m2 with 233m2 of useable internal space.

"We already have some internal plans, just ask me for a copy," says Rees, keen to work alongside a new owner to create something exceptional.

The nearby town of Figueiró dos Vinhos (just 1 kilometre away) offers all that is expected of a vibrant market town: dining options, shopping, leisure, educational and health facilities. It was the home of acclaimed C19th naturalist painter José Malhoa whose majestic house still stands in the town.

The town is situated 450 metres above sea level, affording spectacular views of forestry and surrounding countryside.

Close by is the popular destination of 'Fragas de São Simão', a leisure area popular with tourists and locals alike, due to its outstanding natural beauty, rocky outcrops, walking trails and river beach.

The farmhouse is only a 40-minute drive from the prestigious University city of Coimbra to the north, and the heritage town of Tomar to the south. It is equidistant to Lisbon and Porto, both around two hour drive.

"Imagine customising your ideal layout for leisure and work, handpicking the perfect kitchen design and equipment, and designing exquisite dining and leisure areas tailored to your lifestyle," says the Company's manager, emphasising that the opportunity to create a home that truly accommodates your lifestyle "is empowering in itself".

"You are welcome to buy the house 'as is', but why not work with us to create your personalised masterpiece?"