Description
This hidden gem of a Country Estate located in the middle of the Costa Vicentina Natural Park is a true rare find.
10 hectares of land (with a possible extension of about 14 hectares more) with a private country road leading up to the 2 separate buildings - the original farmhouse (partly renovated) and the newly constructed main house. This new dwelling was designed by the owners, with the help and support be the renowned architect/constructor/builder Pedro Cavaco between 2009-13. The results are absolutely breathtaking with its open floorplan, with lots of open space, welcoming daylight and180 degrees view of the ocean, open landscape and horizon that's wonderfully overwhelms you as soon as you opening the gorgeous oversized imported wooden antique doors and entering into the space.
The open floor plan with it's high ceiling is conducted by kitchen, dining area, office area, and living room - all connected with several doors to the outdoors.
The owners, who are very interested in art and antiques, has imported several historical architectural elements that was incorporated into the design (such as doors from both Spain and Belgium) and bathroom products (WC and faucets) designed by the worldly acclaimed and recognized Philippe Starck and Stefano Giovannoni.
In the kitchen you will find SMEG and Boretti products accommodated with stainless steel cabinets.
The custom high tech wood burning fireplace by Stüv from Belgium, with incorporated BBQ grill hanging on the wall in the lounge area - is up for discussion to include in the purchase (and so are the French antique iron stove in the dining area and oversized linnen closet/wardrobe in the master bedroom).
The main house, focused on its open floorplan, has today 2 rooms with doors to close for privacy, these are the large master bedroom and the bathroom. To change this exciting floorplan is easily done by adding additional walls if so desires.
With its high ceiling, a large mezzanine was added that host both a guest sleeping quarter (3 beds), a full bathroom, and a library/music room that's overlooking the downstairs space. a large mezzanine was added that houses
On the architectural plans the so-called garage has been converted into an indoor exercise swimming pool with therapeutic counter-current jet pumps and a lounge and gym area with see-through roll up garage doors to completely invite the outdoors gardens and sweeping views.
Connected to the main house by a common wall a private T1 (+mezzanine) apartment/annex is built. Today this apartment is rented out for short or long term lease (with A.L approval).
The original farm house with its close to a meter thick stone walls and a petanque/bole court in the garden, has been renovated as far as to complete all floors, walls, ceiling, roof, electricity and plumbing is completed. Today it has a full bathroom, an office and several storage spaces and unused garage space. This building has a lot of potentials.
The property has 3 separate solar systems, for heating the water and indoor pool, the second for generate electricity that is sold back to the EDP. All windows are double glazed. Under flooring heating is throughout the main house. All external walls and roof are double with an "airbox" and insulation inside, and there is a mechanical ventilation system throughout the house.
The property has also its own borehole with abundant fresh water that also "feeds" the entire garden with water through its auto arrogation water system.
A "PowerSwimspa"- also with therapeutic counter-current jet pumps, is located outdoor in the well-planned garden that has several mature fruit trees, grape wines and large hedges strategically placed as a buffer to the North winds that occasionally in the summer sweeps over the landscape at this west side of Algarve.
Along the entire length of the main house, facing the ocean, a protected terrace is strategically placed to enjoy the sweeping views. A kids pool is also located here.
if you are a tennis lover, you will find a grass covered tennis court in front of the house.
Arriving on the private road to the property you will find a large storage container, a covered carport and plenty of uncovered parking.
The west coast of the Algarve is well known and recognized by Surfers around the world for its beaches and waves. Within 3 km you will reach several beaches along this coastline. The tip of the west coast, when only the Atlantic Ocean lays in front of you, is the city of Sagres within 15 minutes from the property.
The town, Vila do Bispo, is within 3 km.
The Airport in Faro is 107 km away.
