Monchique, Faro, Address available on request

This charming architecturally designed villa is located near the town of Monchique, less than five minutes driving to several restaurants and within ten minutes of Monchique itself.

The house measures 240m2 of covered area with 365m2 of living space divided between its two floors with an incredibly spacious living room and a well equipped open plan kitchen.  The high wooden beamed ceiling has roof windows that illuminate the entire living space. Large double-glazed windows and doors offer beautiful views of the paved terrace and gardens on the 1.8 hectare plot, and the south coast. The large living area features underfloor heating by means of solar panels with a heat pump as well as a charming enclosed fireplace for cozy winter evenings. 

Part of the veranda leading out of the living room has been fully glazed and can function as a winter garden or comfortable sitting area during the colder months. The terrace is partially covered to provide shade during the hot summer months.

The ground floor features a smaller bedroom with original granite wall features lending it a unique charm that is currently being used as an office. There is access to the back garage and tool area through here as well.

The staircase going up from the living area leads to a small mezzanine workspace and library overlooking the kitchen and living room. Onwards is a closet room that grants access to the master bedroom with its own private terrace and a spacious en-suite bathroom with both a shower and a bathtub.

On the far side of the house there is a separate guest unit with its own kitchen and bathroom as well as a mezzanine and small childrens bedroom/office space in the back. This guest unit leads to its own covered terrace area to the side.

Furthermore there is a separate mobile cabin with air conditioning and its own access road further down the terrain which makes for a perfect guest accommodation.

The large terraces are very broad and the entire terrain is sloped gently, providing easy access to each part of the property.

Around the house is a beautiful well-established garden with several varied fruit trees, cork oaks, palm trees as well as garden sheds, a plunge pool and a charming natural pond with waterlilies providing stunning views towards the Algarve South coast across the terrain.

The access is by tarmac road with a private drive to reach the house itself. There is water by means of a mine and a borehole already drilled that would only need a pump to be functional.

There is also a separate 3.8 hectare terrain with a 140m2 ruin further down that could be purchased separately should one require more terrain and additional building opportunities.

The town of Monchique has all the amenities such as several supermarkets, pharmacies, banks and plenty of bars and Restaurants. It is ideal for nature lovers and cyclists with several hiking trails clearly marked, and is home to the famous Spa of Caldas de Monchique dating back to the Roman times. The Algarve South coast is about 25 minute driving by car and the West Coast with world famous surfing locations is about 35 minutes away. There are several well-known golf courses scattered around the area with the closest being the Morgado Golf Resort.

In short: Charming 3 bedroom villa for sale near Monchique overlooking the Algarve South coast on prime south facing location.