6 R. Conselheiro Bivar, Santa Bárbara de Nexe, Faro 8000-470

A long sweeping driveway with trees on either side leads via a second gate to a huge courtyard with manicured gardens to the right, three carports in front, and the entrance to the villa on the left.Entering the Villa a few steps lead to the main hall with the living room to the right and the kitchen & dining room to the left. In front is a stunning vista past the expansive terraces to the pool, the extensive gardens, and the converted stables. Back in the main hall, the ceilings soar with traditional features and stairs curve up to the first-floor master suite. There are two guest suites on the main level plus the master suite on the upper level.Outside there is a one-bedroom self-contained guest annex and on the roof of that annex an outdoor BBQ and dining area that benefits from the elevated position with views to the sea.Framed by the Villa and the annex is a large, heated pool, and beyond are beautifully treed garden areas with another BBQ area on one side and a fountain on the other side. The central path leads to the outbuildings that once contained stables and now provide two additional guest apartments and a gym. The roof of this building has 39 Solar Panels that provide power for the estate. A further 10 Solar Panels heat the Pool and 2 more provide Hot Water for the Villa.Back at the Villa on the other side of the pool from the annex is a tennis court.The entire estate is some 26, 760 sq. approximately one-third cultivated and two-thirds Rustic.This villa offers complete privacy and tranquillity, yet it is only a few minutes from the village of Santa Brbara de Nexe, a 15-minute drive from the beaches of the Golden Triangle, and from Faro airport.This property is presented by Quintas and Casas, voted the best boutique real estate agency in Portugal in 2024.