Quinta dos Castelos, Bordeira, Algarve

The property was constructed for the current owners to a very high specification and is unique in relation to the area and style of accommodation available in such an idyllic position and location.

The interior of the property has been finished to the highest standards and finishes include Limed Oak timber throughout for doors and natural stone finishes are used around and within the property. Varying designs of hand crafted ceiling mouldings are fitted in all rooms providing individuality. Windows are all double glazed and have fitted flyscreens.

All windows have either security shutters or security bars for peace of mind and all have decorative natural stone surrounds on the outside. An alarm system is fitted as is a video gate entry system. ADSL is currently available at 4 Mbps. Domestic assistance as well as additional security is provided by an immediate neighbour who speaks English.

From the natural dry stone entrance gates, a long Calcada driveway lined with Oleander and Lanterna shrubs leads up to the Villa. With lush lawns and significant landscaping adding to the peace and tranquillity of the setting of the property, the drive opens out into a large area of Calcada terracing in the front of the property, in turn leading to the entrance doors, double garage and double carport.

The solid Oak entrance doors open into a large double height Entrance Hall in the centre of the building, featuring a magnificent natural stone staircase and balcony landing. The entrance hall, with under floor heating leads to the Lounge, Kitchen and two Guest Bedroom suits

Entering from the Hall through a pair of glazed Oak doors, the Lounge provides the first of the spectacular views from the property of the surrounding countryside and the Ocean.

The Lounge enjoys the benefits of large patio door and windows leading onto a covered outside terrace, allowing natural light to flood the room. For winter months an efficient centrally situated log burning stove set into a marble fire surround provides sufficient heat for most of the Villa. The Lounge has A/C fitted which provides both cooling in summer and additional independent heating in winter.

Built as open plan, the Lounge leads through a pair of natural stone columns into the Dining room. Natural light again floods this area via patio doors leading out onto the covered terrace. The Dining room is also linked to the kitchen via a feature opening in the wall providing easy access between the kitchen and Dining room. Views from the Dining room once again take in the open countryside and spectacular Ocean views. The Dining room has A/C fitted which provides both cooling in summer and heating in winter. Off of the Dining room there is a guest WC.

The Kitchen is accessed from the Dining room, the double Garage and also from the Entrance Hall. The Kitchen itself has been fitted with solid Oak units with Granite worktops, is fully tiled and benefits from a fitted gas and electric hob and an electric oven. Views from this area are over the front gardens and front terrace. The Kitchen has A/C fitted which provides both cooling in summer and heating in winter.

The two bedroom suites on the ground floor are accessed from the entrance hall through a passageway easily allowing the complete area to be closed providing additional privacy. The Bedrooms, one with built in wardrobes, are ideal for providing accommodation for Parents and Children. Comprising of two large bedrooms, with individual terraces, they share a large family bathroom having both a bath and shower. Views from these bedrooms are either to the gardens or to the views of the countryside and Ocean. These Bedrooms have A/C fitted which provides both cooling in summer and heating in winter.

These bedrooms accessed from the first floor landing have their own bathrooms, incorporating showers. Each bedroom is very spacious, one with fitted wardrobes and patio doors leading onto an open sun terrace. This room benefits from the spectacular views of countryside and Ocean. The other bedroom has views of the gardens. The southerly Bedroom has A/C fitted which provides both cooling in summer and heating in winter.

The master suite is accessed off of the landing. The very spacious Master Bedroom is flooded with natural light from the large patio doors that lead onto a large secluded sun terrace, once again taking in the outstanding outside views towards the Countryside and Ocean. The en-suite Bathroom clad in marble panels is once again a large room, with double vanity unit, large bath and walk in shower area. Views from the bathroom windows are of the gardens.

Selling Price: 1,475,000 Euros
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