Luxurious Farmhouse Style Villa with Private Pool and Ground

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Luxury farmhouse style villa, lavishly refurbished and maintained to a very high standard with own private pool set in gated and walled grounds. 25 mins from Faro airport and the many golf courses , the villa is 5 mins drive to Sao Bras with its fish and vegetable markets, (Fleamarket too once a month), restaurants, coffee shops, cinema, supermarkets. 20 mins to Loule (the market town of the region). Within walking distance of excellent country restaurant this is an ideal getaway retreat. Many particularly beautiful features including an impressive calcada drive,cool and spacious entrance hall with 16th Century Church doors, large airy rooms, beautiful views and an ideal location to explore the beaches and countryside, to cross into Spain,or as many of our guests choose to do, just stay and relax in the grounds and around the pool. The pool-side covered seating area is the perfect location to sit relax, sketch, read or enjoy a gin and tonic (we have the lemon trees too!)

Entering the property via electric gates, the calcada drive winds up to the stunning 16th Century entrance doors which open into an imposing hallway. Set in beautifully maintained gardens, with a large tiled swimming pool (10.4 x5m) in the extensive patio area. To one side of the patio, overlooking the pool,there is a large covered brick built outside eating area with a marble table top and wooden chairs and also a brick built BBQ. We have 8 luxurious wooden sunloungers with comfortable matresses and large sized umbrellas around the pool. To the other side of the pool is an outside relaxing area, sofas and chair with comfortable cushions and coffee tables. At the front of the house there is a typically Algarvian rockery with imposing trees and plants and adjacent to the house is an orchard with many carob, olive, almond, fig, orange and lemon trees. In the main area of the garden the lawns support grapefruit and pomegranite trees ,many palm trees, jacaranda, bouganvillia and oleanders.There are gazebos and benches throughout the gardens providing peaceful and shady areas.

The house is maintained to a very high standard and improvements carried out annually.The main bedroom has a Superking bed and private balcony overlooking the pool and lawns.Bedroom 2 has a Kingsize bed and shuttered windows.Bedroom 3 is an ideal family bedroom with a double and 2 single beds(or for 4 children sharing).Bedroom 3 and Bedroom 4 are linked by an adjoining door. The rooms can be utilised for a single family by leaving the interior door open/ajar. If the room is to be used separately access will be through the French doors which are fully lockable from the inside and outside. Security system, security lighting and electronic gates.

The house has the benefit of a security system which can be utilised when away from the villa and also at night. The enclosed drive offers privacy and also provides large parking areas. Behind the house the hills sweep away into a large valley with just a few farmhouses dotted around making walking and leisurely touring good fun. Excellent area for photography, wildlife, sketching and outdoor activities. Historical Roman ruins at nearby Estoi also the newly refurbished Poussada, the palace at Estoi is well worth a visit with its stunning gardens and views, excellent for a sunset drink on the terrace. Details of the many local restaurants are kept in a folder at the villa which guests can add to as more are discovered. Local restaurant within walking distance.2 large supermarkets within 5 mins drive. Banks, shops and large choice of restaurants all in nearby town.

Mosquito screens are fitted to all bedrooms and en-suite bathrooms. We have 2 cots available and 2 highchairs at the house, please advise in advance should you require these so the housekeeper can prepare them. You would be advised to bring cot sheets for the cots. All visitors to the house have stated how relaxed they have felt,a stunning setting in the hills, peaceful surroundings and easy access to places of interest, restaurants, the beaches etc. We have an extensive library in the main hall and we have Internet access throughout the house.

Access into the house is via the front door where there is a small step.There are 3 bedrooms on the ground floor which are accessible with no steps and to access the patio from the lounge or bedrooms is again via a small step. There are wide steps into the swimming pool and the lower garden can be accessed via the calcada rather than the steps. We have had a ramp made which can be utilised for disabled access from the house onto the patio and also handrails to one ground floor showers and toilet ... read more »hide »

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NOTE: Prices shown are for the property per week in UK Pounds for up to 10 persons. A reduction can be offered for occupancy of between 1 to 4 people, please enquire. Weekends or a minimum of 2 nights, when available, will be charged at half weekly rate. Deposit and key money will still apply.

Preferred changeover day Thursday, we will be flexible wherever possible. Arrival/departure times flexible but if changeover departure by 9am, arrival after 2pm.

changeover day is Thursday.Discounts may be offered for late availability.
Access is after 2pm on Thursday,depart by 9am Thursday

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