Casa Seixas

Enticing views across the gentle blue waters of the River Minho spread out before you like a picture at this stylishly appointed village home which sits off a cobbled lane within easy reach of the riverside amenities and local restaurants of Seixas.

Its advantageous position, on the banks of the river that flows between Portugal and the Spanish region of Galicia, gives the charming village of Seixas a special appeal. Within the typically cobbled lanes that wind their way past homes and smallholdings, a local shop, cafes and two restaurants are all within 600m of Casa Seixas whilst down on the waterfront itself another restaurant enjoys a wonderful location on the shore, just 1.1km from the house.

It is not just the riverside that is close to hand. Ten minutes away by car to the south, the river meets the open ocean alongside the elegant town of Caminha from where idyllic stretches of long sandy beaches, backed by dunes and pine forests, line the beautifully unspoilt shoreline of the Costa Verde and a delightful series of fishing villages and coastal ports.

Equally pleasing is the accommodation which has been restored and re-modelled by its current owners to provide a home that is spacious, light and takes full advantage of its river views. Facing west towards the water, with the rolling hills of Galicia visible in the distance, its typical stone façade is punctuated with wide patio doors that accentuate the spacious ambience of the living room and provide easy access to the pretty lawned garden and pool. Next door in the kitchen, another set of doors opens onto a covered terrace for outdoor dining whilst upstairs on the first floor the three en suite bedrooms all benefit from windows that look towards the water. A spacious games room on the lower ground floor completes the scene, providing a welcome retreat for games of pool and relaxing on the sofas.