This lovely 4-bedroom villa, split into 2 separate apartments, is situated on a hill with magnificent views all the way to Silves castle. Located on the edge of a village, it is within walking distance of two restaurants, and yet you have excellent hiking and riding trails on your doorstep, The medieval town of Silves with all of its amenities is just a 5-minute drive away. Features include a sparkling pool, stunning conservatory or sun room, pond, plenty of terraces with space to relax, and a BBQ area under a shady pergola ideal for al-fresco dining.
Ground floor
A stylish paved terrace of traditional Santa Catarina tiles leads to the front door with covered porch. The front door opens to a cosy living room with feature fireplace, and 2 sets of French doors to the west-facing covered terrace (a perfect spot to enjoy the sunset). An archway off the living room leads to the dining room, which boasts east-facing glass doors. The dining room could be converted into a 3rd bedroom if necessary.
The adjacent kitchen features wood cabinetry, marble worktops, and a central island. A door from here leads to the east-facing patio, which is a lovely spot for breakfast. Glass sliding doors open to a sunny conservatory with glass windows and doors on 3 sides, ideal for relaxing and soaking up the views all year round. Opening off the conservatory is a small room currently used as a laundry or utility space, but which could also be a compact office separate from the house. Close to the kitchen is a raised terrace with built-in BBQ, and a pergola with grapevine provides a shady dining space.
Back inside, an archway from the living room leads to the 2 bedrooms, each with gorgeous views, and the bathroom with bath with shower over.
Upstairs
An external staircase leads upstairs to a 2 bedroom guest apartment which has been tastefully renovated. The front door opens to an entrance lobby with an archway to the open-plan lounge and kitchen. The kitchen features integrated appliances (dishwasher and fridge), a gas hob and under-counter oven. There is a small island with more storage. Patio doors from the lounge open to a pretty terrace with pergola, overlooking the pool and hills beyond.
There are 2 bedrooms, each with patio doors to terraces, as well as gorgeous views from the windows. The bathroom features a walk-in shower and underfloor heating.
Please note, at the moment there is no internal connection between the 2 floors, however it would be possible to install a spiral staircase linking the two floors if desired.
The gardens around the house are low-maintenance with Mediterranean plants that need little watering, although there is an irrigation system. Plenty of mature trees provide privacy and there is ample room to relax in the sun or the shade at different times of day. The 8 x 4m pool is salt chlorinated and there is ample room for sunbathing on its paved terrace. Part of this large property (over 2 ha) is completely fenced, which is ideal if you have dogs, and the rest is left to nature.
A double carport provides shady parking, as well as plenty of space for visitor's cars on the gravel area, and there is a store room for garden equipment.
The property is on the edge of the hills with miles of biking, hiking and riding trails leading all the way to the nearby dam. It is just a short walk into the village with a friendly cafe and restaurant. Riding stables are close by, and it is only 5km to Silves with all of its amenities. There are multiple international schools within a 10-15 drive (including English, German and Dutch). 45 minutes to Faro airport, 20 minutes to beautiful beaches and close to a selection of golf courses.
Energy Rating: C
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