5 Bed House for sale in Estoi, Faro Region, Portugal

Just reduced from 1,595,000 this beautifully restored quinta sits in an elevated position just 5 minutes from Estoi and Sao Bras. With a plot size of 19,070 sqaure metres this is a remarkable propert...

This beautifully restored and extended old Quinta, was rebuilt during 2003 and is surrounded by wonderful gardens including a large lawn. The house stands elevated on a hillside in 19070m2 of grounds and enjoys spectacular views.

Currently the house is a large family home, with 5 bedrooms, 4 bath/shower rooms, utility room, large kitchen/breakfast room, lounge, dining room, study/snug, and gallery/library. The house has been designed so as to offer a separate downstairs private apartment if required. 

With its stone walls and timber beamed ceilings, this is a completely unique and stylish house.  Large log fires in both the lounge and dining room keep the house warm and cosy in the winter, the thick walls which offer insulation in winter also mean that the house remains cool in the summer.  The property has many stunning features, including a bathroom with a vaulted ceiling, galleried living area and copper sinks.

The property benefits from a water softener, electric entrance gates and ample parking, satellite television, double glazing with mosquito net screens and wall cavity insulation in the newer part of the property.  The original house walls are half a metre thick and the roof is tiled with local Santa Catarina roof tiles.  All timber used in the construction has been imported from Germany and is fully treated. The garden is fully irrigated.

The swimming pool is 11m x 6m and is tiled in sand coloured mosaics.  The pump house is located under the pool and is accessed by steps.  It has two filtration pumps and plenty of storage space. 

The gardens were designed and constructed at the same time as the house, the main feature being the giant rocks, which were excavated from the land.  Mature trees include carob, olive and fig.  Shrubs and perennial ground cover create a profusion of colour throughout the year.  Easily maintained, and fully irrigated, the garden can be enjoyed without a lot of effort.  Half of the land belonging to the Quinta is cultivated, with a further 10,000m2 left to nature. 

Planning permission may be sought for a further property, with its own access, to the west of the house. 

Located just 5 minutes from Estoi and Sao Bras, both of which have shops, cafes, restaurants and supermarkets.

A remarkable property and viewing is highly recommended.