4 Bed Villa for sale in Algarve, Portugal

Turning into this small condominium of six individual villas from the main road, the quality that awaits you is immediately apparent from the calcadas side road that leads to each of the properties. The front boundary wall of each plot is finished in attractive local stone which creates a subtlety to the overall design as the properties blend into the local topography. Electrically operated steel gates controlled by a video entry system open onto the calcadas drive marking the entrance to this property, with established shrubs and stone-clad walls lining the drive. At the top of the drive outside the front of the villa, there is parking for at least four cars, plus a car port for an additional two cars. The front door and the majority of the windows have an attractive marble edging around the openings in keeping with the traditional Portuguese style. Good quality security pine entrance doors open into an unusual hallway with an internal open atrium immediately ahead and with access to the living accommodation to the left and right. The ceilings in the hallways are pine clad, doors and door frames are of good quality and fitments are in brushed stainless steel. Throughout the property there is extensive use of internal shutter doors that help to keep the property cool in summer and provide additional security. Double glazing is fitted throughout the property and the majority of the flooring is finished in terracotta tiles. From the hallway on the left, a stone staircase goes up to a the master bedroom with en-suite bathroom. A separate dressing room with a good range of built in wardrobes and patio door with views to the open countryside. The en-suite benefits from a double sink vanity unit with cupboards under, a large walk-in shower and separate bath. Bathroom fittings and tiling through the property are of high quality. Downstairs to the left are two double guest bedrooms, each with built in wardrobes and patio doors out to the garden. A family bathroom is located opposite these two bedrooms which incorporates a double basin vanity unit with cupboards underneath, toilet, large walk in shower and bath. The south-facing lounge has a high ceiling, is of double aspect design with huge windows that take in the fantastic scenery. An attractive brick and stone fire-place forms a central feature and the size of the room allows for comfortable seating for a large family. A separate dining room, also of double aspect layout with two sets of patio doors offers a fabulous setting for family meals, or entertaining. Again, clever design makes the most of the splendid views of the southern countryside and distant coast. An archway with a traditional Portuguese briquette ceiling feature leads to the large double-aspect family kitchen with slate tiled floor. A comprehensive range of appliances, pine-fronted wall and base units complimented by a very attractive green stone work surface and matching splash-backs, give the kitchen an attractive yet practical appeal. A separate utility room with matching units and worktops and a patio door to the outside terrace provides a useful area and additional storage. A second staircase leads to another upstairs bedroom that could easily be identified as the "master suite". A dressing room with a good range of full height built in wardrobes leads into the double-aspect bedroom and an en-suite shower room completes the internal features. A glazed door leads from this bedroom suite to a generously proportioned private balcony with spectacular views over the garden, pool and countryside beyond. The outside spaces have been designed for comfort and leisure and to make the most of the hot summer days. Heavy timber poles have been used thoughtfully and extensively to provide pergolas and shaded areas over terraces. The pool terrace is constructed in wooden decking and the pool is large at 13m x 5m and takes full advantage of the spectacular views from the garden areas. The gardens are landscaped, well planted and benefit from the extensive use of natural stone for retaining walls and steps.