Category: Civil Architecture > House
District: Aveiro > Sever do Vouga > Carvalheira > Bacelo
Situated in the locality of Carvalheira, in the Bacelo area, Casa da Aldeia stands in a tranquil rural setting, surrounded by meadows and cobbled paths that follow the curve of the hillside. The surroundings maintain a genuine village character typical of the municipality of Sever do Vouga, far from the urban center, but still close to small clusters of houses and points of natural interest.
The inclined terrain offers a setting where granite outcrops in retaining walls and old staircases, recalling the historical connection of this property to the region's constructive traditions.
Erected at the end of the 17th century, this stately home with a coat of arms features a granite ashlar facade that testifies to the noble status of its former owners. The coat of arms, carved above the main door, refers to the family heritage and the social importance of the house in past eras.
Throughout the centuries, the property maintained its original character, serving as a landmark in the Carvalheira territory and indirectly participating in community life through pastures and vegetable gardens that supplied neighboring parishes.
Internally, highlights include the living room with a wooden ceiling and flagstone floor, restored with respect for the original design. The sash windows allow the external landscape to be framed, creating a constant dialogue between the rustic interior and the green hues of the exterior.
In the common areas, the stone arches and thick doors convey robustness and serenity. The continued use of granite, a local material par excellence, gives the space an atmosphere of solidity and permanence.
The meadows and small groves that surround the house served for generations for grazing and cultivating aromatic herbs. Today, subtly marked trails are preserved, inviting short walks in contact with native vegetation such as oaks and arbutus trees.
On clear days, the adjacent mountain range can be seen, offering a landscape of gentle relief cut by valleys and water lines, characteristic of the Vouga Valley. This panorama contributes to an experience of rural silence and landscape contemplation.
Sources: https://www.casadaaldeia.com/
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 40.73210869873977,-8.370339968575415
Coordinates DMS: 40°43'55.6"N 08°22'13.2"W
Weather Carvalheira
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