A beautiful, spacious, 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom detached villa, with short walking distance to the centre of the sought-after village of Santa Barbara de Nexe, with its quaint church, cafes, restaurants, banks etc and only 15-20 minutes to Faro airport, beaches & golf courses.
Approached via private twin sets of electrically controlled gates onto a calcada driveway with ample parking space for 3 - 4 cars, log stores and storage shed.
A covered entrance porch leads to spacious inner hallway with cloaks storage cupboards, leading to all downstairs rooms, through a pair of, glazed doors into large lounge/dining room (air conditioned) with inset "Fogo Montana" log burning fire and three sets of double patio doors to mature garden, pool terrace and covered entertaining area.
A further pair of glazed doors opens through to a fully integrated kitchen / diner (air conditioned) with polished granite worktops, dishwasher, electric oven, induction hob, extractor, microwave and, patio doors to swimming pool terrace and fully fitted outside covered kitchen/dining area (with 4 ring gas hob, wide charcoal BBQ, fridge, dish washer and sink unit). Separate fully fitted laundry with access to side driveway.
Additionally, off the main hallway are bedrooms 2 (air conditioned) and bedroom 3 with en suite bathrooms and fitted wardrobes, (air conditioned) and bedroom 4/ office (air conditioned) (with access to fully tiled basement) and, separate family bathroom.
First floor: approached via wide polished stone staircase from main hallway to open landing area, into fully air conditioned Master bedroom suite comprising: large air conditioned bedroom with twin patio doors leading onto two private terraces, inset "Fogo Montana" log burning fire, dressing area with fitted wardrobes and kitchenette area with integrated fridge, sink and dishwasher, with polished granite worktops leading to large en suite bathroom with separate shower, bath, double vanity unit, bidet and WC. Off the main landing is an access to the south facing roof terrace enjoying distant ocean views, with external staircase to the side driveway and pool terrace.
The whole of the first floor has the possibility to be converted into an independent one-bedroom apartment with private access, & all rooms on both floors benefit from exceptional 2.75m headroom.
Outside: a beautifully presented mature garden of shrubs and trees with automatic irrigation system and spacious "Roman End" swimming pool surrounded by Santa Catarina and calcada side terraces with a selection of shaded seating and relaxing areas around an artificial low-maintenance lawned area.
Viewing highly recommended as a perfect permanent family residence or second holiday home for "lock up and leave!!"
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4
Build size: 248 square metres
Plot size: 1,440 square metres
Built: 2003
Ref: LV5505
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An eclectic mix of world famous luxury resorts and traditional Portuguese towns, central Algarve remains the heart of the Algarve region with beautiful beaches and coastlines.
Central Algarve is home to the "Golden Triangle", a prestigious area between Faro and Albufeira, host to three world famous holiday and golf resorts: Quinta do Lago, Vale do Lobo and Vilamoura. These three resorts have cemented the Algarve's reputation as one of the best golf destinations in the world. Just as popular is the beach resort of Albufeira, which features vibrant wildlife and several gorgeous beaches.
Not just resorts and tourism, central Algarve is also home to traditional towns like Sao Bras de Alportel and Loule, which are popular with British ex pats. Just as beautiful is the Ria Formosa National Park, a natural reserve that extends from Faro to Tavira.
With a variety of well-developed resorts, central Algarve still retains its natural beauty and authentic splendour all across the region.
The beauty of the central Algarve region is in its accessibility from the Faro airport, with many of the main resorts and towns all within a 30-minute drive from Faro airport, one of the reasons the central Algarve is popular with families.
To reach Faro city from the airport it's a 10-15 minute drive or taxi ride, with the rest of the Algarve region opening up once you've arrived at Faro City's bus or train stations.
Receiving more sun each year than California, central Algarve is a hotbed for beach lovers, especially in the summertime. With fairly low wind speed compared to the western Algarve region, the summers in central Algarve are long and dry, with up to twelve hours of sunshine a day.
As for the winter months, temperatures sit at around 11°C to 18°C, making for a fairly warm winter season. The shorter days and increased rainfall will bring less sunlight, however, there are days in which temperatures reach as high as 20°C in the sunlight.
Ria Formosa National Park – It's no surprise that this national reserve was recently elected one of Portugal's seven natural wonders, with its spectacular coastal lagoons and wetlands making it a paradise for nature lovers and bird watchers. From guided walks to kayak trips through the lagoon, this national reserve has something for everyone.
Faro - The capital of the Algarve, Faro stands as a picturesque beach town which offers a brimming nightlife and historic Portuguese sights and architecture. From the well-preserved "Old City" and its cobblestone streets to the Faro Jewish Heritage Centre, you've got plenty of history to look at throughout the city. The multiple kilometre long Praia de Faro beach offers room for anyone to set a towel down and relax in the sun as well.
Central Algarve is the heart of the Southern Portuguese coast and is one of the most sought-after European tourist destinations. With a stunning national park and beautiful beaches just within a few kilometres of Faro, central Algarve is also home to a variety of small Portuguese towns if you're looking for an authentic Portuguese experience.
Since central Algarve is the hub of the Algarve you'll find a large range of available types of homes and property. From plots of land and luxury villas along the coastline to villas and apartments within the beach towns and fishing villages, Central Algarve is full of options. You'll also find a variety of fabulous villas and houses spacious enough for families and close to the many golf resorts, catering for families and golf lovers alike.
Some of the most popular places to live in Central Algarve include Vilamoura, Sao Bras de Alportel, Vale do Lobo and the prestigious Quinta do Lagos.