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Quinta do Outeiro and Caramão – Agricultural Estate in Melo, Gouveia

Melo, Gouveia, Serra da Estrela, Portugal
Guide Price€195,000
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A fertile 15.2-hectare agricultural estate on the northern slopes of Serra da Estrela featuring mature fruit orchards, olive groves, installed drip irrigation, and a 521m² registered stone house for restoration.

5Bedrooms
1Bathrooms
521 m²Built Area
152,442 m²Balcony
152,442 m²Plot Size

Overview

15.2-Hectare (152,442 m²) productive agricultural estate in Melo, Gouveia (Serra da Estrela).

Located within the urban perimeter of Melo parish, offering future zoning flexibility.

Permanent year-round water supply with 2 retention tanks and installed drip irrigation system.

Active fruit crops: 3.32 ha apple orchards (Gala & Starling), 1.87 ha Pêra Rocha, 1.50 ha olive grove, 1.48 ha hazelnut.

~10 Hectares of expansion ground suitable for viticulture, berries, or diversified agroforestry.

Built heritage: 521 m² gross construction stone house ruin and agricultural warehouse ruin.

Exceptional agritourism, rural tourism, or private retreat investment with option to acquire adjacent land.

Key Features

15.2 Hectares (152,442 m²) of consolidated fertile agricultural land
Active fruit orchards: 3.32 ha apples (Gala & Starling), 1.87 ha Rocha pear, 1.50 ha olive grove, 1.48 ha hazelnut
Continuous year-round water supply with 2 permanent retention tanks and drip irrigation infrastructure
Registered granite house ruin with 521 m² gross construction area, ideal for rural tourism or boutique lodge
Agricultural warehouse ruin adaptable for farm operations, cellar, or machinery storage
Strategic position in the urban perimeter of Melo with excellent solar exposure on Serra da Estrela northern slope
Approximately 10 hectares of expansion terrain ready for vineyard, aromatic plants, or agroforestry expansion
Opportunity to acquire adjacent property parcels to expand the global investment scale
PROPERTY DETAILS

Divisions

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Historic two-storey noble granite stone ruin registered for total rehabilitation into a 5-bedroom luxury residence, boutique rural hotel, or agritourism guest lodge.

Usable Area521 m²
PROPERTY DETAILS

Specifications

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Enterprise
Historic Quinta & Agricultural Estate (Quinta Agrícola / Turismo Rural)
Equipment
15.2 Hectares total estate area, 521 m² registered stone manor ruin, Apple orchards: Gala (0.76 ha) and Starling (2.56 ha), Rocha pear orchards (1.87 ha), Centenary olive grove (1.50 ha), Hazelnut plantation (1.48 ha), 2 Permanent water retention tanks, Installed drip irrigation system, ~10 Hectares agricultural expansion land, Stone agricultural warehouse ruin
Water
Abundant year-round permanent water supply, 2 storage reservoirs, and complete drip irrigation system
Views
Serra da Estrela mountain peaks, lush agricultural valleys, and rural villages
Access
Paved municipal access road next to Melo village with direct connection to EN17 and Gouveia
Centrality
Urban perimeter of Melo parish / Serra da Estrela agricultural heartland
Proximity
Quinta em Melo (Gouveia)
15.2 Hectares (152,442 m²)
521 m² Stone Ruin for Rehabilitation
Active Fruit Orchards (8+ ha)
Installed Drip Irrigation & 2 Tanks
Northern Slope Serra da Estrela
Urban Perimeter of Melo
Agritourism / Rural Tourism Potential
Ground soil
Fertile granitic-loam high-altitude soil with proven agricultural yields and drainage
Slope
Gentle hillside terraces with optimal solar orientation on Serra da Estrela northern slope

Melo, Gouveia, Serra da Estrela, Portugal

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Located next to the historic village of Melo on the northern slope of Serra da Estrela, Quinta do Outeiro e Caramão is an expansive 15.2-hectare (152,442 m²) productive agricultural estate with exceptional agritourism and heritage potential. The land features established fruit crops (Gala & Starling apples, Rocha pears, olive groves, hazelnut), an automated drip irrigation network fed by two storage tanks, and approximately 10 hectares of expansion ground. The built heritage includes a legally registered 521 m² stone residence ruin and an agricultural warehouse ruin, offering an authentic canvas for rural tourism, a boutique mountain lodge, or an organic farm.

Melo Village Center
2 min drive
Gouveia Town Center
10 min drive
Serra da Estrela Natural Park
12 min drive
Celorico da Beira (A25 Highway)
18 min drive
Viseu City Center
45 min drive

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