Silves, Faro

This is one-of-a-kind classic and luxurious detached mansion, with a residential annex, a convertible covered pool with SPA, plus a tennis court, integrated into the green area of the historic city of Silves, former capital of the Algarve. It features 7 rooms, each of the 5 bedrooms having a unique style made of exclusive construction and decorative materials, with heated flooring. 4 bathrooms, 2 kitchens, a pantry, an office, a comfortable reading area, a wine cellar and an independent studio, complete this unique 400 m2 property, nestled on the highest point of a 27.210 m2 plot. These elements are functionally distributed between two areas:- Main House: Spacious entrance hall with black & white marble flooring, very high ceilings, hand-made panel doors and frames, made by highly skilled carpenters, extra high skirting boards, noses and stylish ceiling mouldings and a welcoming fireplace. To the right, a spacious master En-suite bedroom, with walk-in closet. The enormous En-suite bathroom has a special model bathtub plus a walk-in shower. To the left, we find the very spacious living room, also with fireplace. A secluded dining area provides a more intimate setting. The hallway extends north to a corridor, where we find a stay room suitable for reading, painting or whatever your imagination creates. To the east, there are three bedrooms (childrens or guests accommodations) with a communal bathroom. To the west we find a workspace, which can be an office. At the right end of the corridor, there is a guest toilet. And at the end a unique and enormous fully equipped kitchen. This has a special soul given by the stone fireplace embracing the stove, a pantry with laundry and storage area, the family dining table and an independent seating area. All of these connecting to the shaded outdoor terrace, overlooking the SPA area. This one can be covered during less pleasant seasons. It comprises a heated pool, shower, Turkish bath/sauna for 4 people, pool table, games area, dining area with support equipment, and various comfortable stay areas. On the outside and as an extension of the main house, there is a carport for 2 vehicles, storage, and a small space once used as a yoga studio. In the basement, there is an equipped wine cellar, storage and another room housing the pool equipment, irrigation water supply, as part of the rainwater collection reuse system - two large underground reservoirs with 45.000 ltrs.- Annex: Independent T1, below the terrace and covered pool, consisting of 1 En-suite bedroom, with a fully equipped kitchen including an adjacent dining area. It has another service bathroom, a living room with a large common stay area and a fireplace. A glass door communicates to an isolated terrace outside, with a seating area and dining table facing west, ideal for all all-fresco meals.Silves is an historic and charming town, which was originally the former capital of the Algarve. Under the Moors (9th-12th centuries), Silves was an important defensive stronghold and commercial centre, with boats going down the River Arade and crossing North Africa.Today Silves is peaceful, without haste and the marks of its illustrious past can be seen in the four corners of the city, highlighting the imposing red brick castle, the impregnable city walls and the Gothic cathedral, built on the site of a magnificent mosque.For visitors, Silves is a charming city to explore and get to know, and has a clearly Portuguese atmosphere, with outdoor cafes, cobbled streets and a relaxed pace of life with all the facilities.Along with its rich history and fascinating attractions, Silves has a scenic location, situated along the banks of the slow flowing Arade River and within the rolling hills of the Algarve countryside.Just 20 minutes from the beautiful Algarve coast with its wonderful beaches, crystal clear waters and majestic cliffs, as well as the fishing villages of Alvor, Ferragudo and Carvoeiro, the spas of Monchique, Portimo, Lagos (the town of