Property Renovations in Central Portugal - Renovate A Ruin

Project 2 - Caramulo

Jean Michel wanted a small holiday getaway as a retreat from the hussle and bustle of Porto where he plays the Oboe for the Porto National Philharmonic Orchestra.

The old stone ruin presented quite a challenge due to the fact that half of it's structure was embedded in an extremely wet hillside (Caramulo is renowned for its copious amounts of spring water).

Finshed Project

Caramulo - Finished Project

The specification here was to provide a rustic but comfortable living space, preserving all the original features of what was the oldest house in the village, but ensuring that the construction was dry, secure and had a contemporary feel to it.

The first part of the job involved an extensive amount of groundwork and drainage before any building work could start. Machines were used to expose the sub structure of the house before land drains and membranes were put in, both to the exterior and the interior. The result is that despite an extremely wet winter the house has remained completely dry

Caramulo - Before projectCaramulo - Demolition before constructionCaramulo - A very wet ruin

The building work consisted of a complete renovation and rebuild followed by external landscaping to rearrange access to the property

Excavation for drainageCaramulo - Commencing reconstructionCaramulo - First stages of roofwork

Nearly there, doors, windows and internal finishes.

Caramulo - Still a way to goCaramulo - Ready for windows and doorsCaramulo - Internal finishes

Internal view and landscaping.

Caramulo - Archway through 1 metre of graniteCaramulo - WorkersCaramulo - Rain stopped play - no way

 

The project came in under budget and the results were superb.

Caramulo - Finished Project

Bliss

Caramulo - Bliss

 

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All of the contractors in our team are professionals and specialists in their own field. The quality of the work is first class and the costs are very reasonable.

We offer full new build construction from land purchase through to landscape maintenance at excellent prices and with projects coming in on time and within budget.

Or, if you are looking to renovate we can provide specialist members of our team such as stone masons, plumbers, electricians, carpenters, tilers, plasterers and painters, pool specialists, and a full management package affording you the freedom to get on with things stress free while the work gets done.

Prospective new clients are welcome to visit previous projects and talk to clients.

 

Property Renovations in Central Portugal - Renovate A Ruin

Mortagua - Caramulo - Benfeita

Email : info.aquarios@gmail.com
Phone : 00351 964 333 148

 

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