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Land with Historic Ruin and High Development Potential — Tureixas, Baião

A property with history, identity and potential for a unique project in the heart of the Baixo-Douro landscape.

Located in Tureixas, Ancede, in the municipality of Baião, this unique property comprises surrounding land and a traditional building currently in ruins, but with significant architectural interest and considerable potential for enhancement and development.

The property stands out for its granite construction and the architectural characteristics typical of the Baixo-Douro region. The architectural study carried out identifies the building as an example of the traditional two-storey rural house (“casa-bloco de andar”), a typology associated with rural life in the region, combining residential areas with spaces traditionally used to support agricultural activities.

The study points to different construction phases, probably dating from between the 17th and 19th centuries, with several elements still preserved that give the property its distinctive character, including granite walls, an external staircase and other traditional architectural features.

A Residential Project Already Developed

One of the main distinguishing features of this property is the existence of a project for a family home that has already been developed and submitted to the Municipal Council, allowing the future owner to start from a project that has already been carefully prepared.

However, the true potential of this property may extend even further.

Potential for a Tourism Project

The surrounding rural land includes an area designated for construction, with a land-use index of 0.8, creating particularly interesting conditions for the development of an integrated real estate project.

In addition to the family home, there is potential for the development of two additional houses/units intended for tourism purposes, particularly within a rural tourism concept, making it possible to envision a small development where residential living, nature, heritage and tourism come together.

This possibility will naturally need to be validated and assessed through the applicable planning procedures, with the submission of a Prior Information Request (PIP – Pedido de Informação Prévia) planned in order to clarify the specific development and permitted-use possibilities for the property.

A BUPi – Balcão Único do Prédio procedure is also planned, contributing to the identification and georeferencing of the land.

An Opportunity to Create Something Different

The potential of this property could allow for the development of a concept comprising:

A family home, based on a project already developed and submitted to the Municipal Council;

Additional unit(s) with potential for rural tourism, subject to the relevant feasibility assessment and approval;

Enhancement and integration of the existing traditional building, preserving elements of the historical identity of the property;

A project integrated into the landscape, taking advantage of the natural characteristics of the land;

An investment opportunity, whether for private use, tourism purposes or long-term property appreciation.

Location is another of the major strengths of this property. Set within a region characterised by the Douro landscape, historical heritage and nature, it is close to Ancede and its important heritage, including the Monastery of Ancede.

The architectural study itself establishes connections between the architecture of the property and the historical influence of the Monastery of Ancede on the traditional architecture of the region.

A Property with a Past. A Project with a Future.

More than simply acquiring a plot of land, this is an opportunity to bring new life to a traditional property, creating a contemporary project without losing the identity and memory of the place.

The combination of historic ruin + residential project already developed + land with development potential + 0.8 land-use index + potential for tourism development + proximity to the Douro makes this property particularly interesting for private buyers, investors and developers looking for a distinctive project in the Baião region.

The development potential and possibilities presented are subject to confirmation and approval by the relevant authorities, namely within the scope of the PIP and any other applicable planning and licensing procedures.