Loulé (São Sebastião), Faro 8100

This outstanding property enjoys a tranquil and privileged position on an impressive, elevated, and west-facing plot of over 7000 sqm, benefiting from far-reaching countryside and sea views, yet located only a 6-minute drive from the bustling town and marina of Vilamoura. With extensive development possibilities of up to a total built area of 2000 sqm, it represents an amazing opportunity for either residential, commercial, or combined use in a highly sought-after area.The villa is approached via a short private road, and access is through electric entrance gates, up a sweeping Calada driveway leading to the large garage and ample visitor parking to the rear. The terraced garden in front of the villa consists of two lawned areas, young fruit trees, attractive natural stone retaining walls, and a large greenhouse with an integrated irrigation system.The house itself is spread over two levels, with the lower ground floor opening out to an expansive terrace with a swimming pool, a spacious covered outdoor entertaining area, and a further lawned area, all enjoying spectacular sea views to the southwest. The accommodation on this level has been totally refurbished to create a two-bedroom apartment with underfloor heating, a bathroom, an open-plan, fully equipped kitchen, a sitting room, and a dining room, which can be left as an independent unit or easily integrated with the upper level through installing a lift, provision for which has been made as part of the further development plans that have been drawn up by the current owners. On the same level, with easy access from the pool and entertaining area, is a further equipped kitchen/utility room with an adjoining toilet and shower room.Moving to the upper level, one is first struck by the extensive terracing, which further makes the most of the panoramic views and creates a wonderful space from which to enjoy spectacular Algarve sunsets looking towards Vilamoura and the sea. An extensive remodelling plan has been drawn up and costed for this level, and further details, plans, and 3D architectural renderings are available on request. However, the accommodation currently consists of an open-plan living and dining room, a fitted kitchen and utility room, four bedrooms, and three bathrooms, all freshly decorated and ready to use in the current configuration if preferred. Large windows, opening out to the terrace from all rooms, flood the house with natural light, giving it a light and spacious feel with great connection to the outside. Attached to the property is an extremely spacious garage and workshop, capable of housing three or four cars, garden equipment, workshop items, etc.To the side of the existing house and gardens are further terraced garden areas awaiting development or landscaping, which can also be accessed from the approach road via independent gates. The current owners have drawn up plans for a rural tourism extension to the property, taking it to over 2000 sqm of build, which have had initial approval, and issuing of the final approval documentation is imminent. This, or a similar extension project, is something that could be taken forward by new owners if desired, and again further details, plans, and 3D renderings are available on request. Alternatively, the land could be utilised as further gardens and outdoor activity spaces, as an extensive irrigation system is already in place, and the various terraced levels lend themselves perfectly to a variety of uses.The extensive features of the property include air conditioning, underfloor heating, double glazing, electric shutters, electric gates with new motors recently fitted, a retiled swimming pool with a fully renewed filtration system, a 16-section automatic irrigation system with a new pump and the capability to be controlled by mobile phone, a greenhouse and garden storage, a borehole with a new pump, mains water, and a fossa.This exciting property simply has to be seen to fully appreciate the fabulous location,