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Stunning 4 bed villa with own pool, and views, on a hill near Faro, sleeps 8+1
Faro, Faro District, Portugal
Our villa 8 accommodates adults (plus a cot/bed for a baby/young child). It is spacious and large enough to be suitable for a group of friends or 2 families in comfort. It is a non smoking villa. There is a stunning pool with shallow and deep ends and the most amazing view towards Faro and the sea. br4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 bathrooms. ( 2 bedrooms have ensuite bathrooms and 2 bedrooms share the family bathroom). brIt has a stunning hilltop location between Estoi/Sao Bras de Alportel in the Central/Eastern Algarve, Portugal, an easy 12km/ 20 minutes drive from Faro airport. brIt is easy to get around the area, and close enough to the coast for easy access to fabulous beaches, golf courses, shopping, culture, and resorts but is also private, quiet and relaxing. The villa is not overlooked.brbrThere are spectacular views both inland and down towards the coast to the sea from the house and pool terrace. There are three great terraces and gazebo for outdoor dining sunbathing and relaxing as well all with different aspects in sun or shade, as well as suitable for nighttime stargazing and watching the twinkling lights of Faro in the distance. All equipped with outdoor chairs, tables, sofas, sunbeds.br brThe villa is only a few minutes drive to the delightful small town of Sao Bras de Alportel, with its cafes and restaurants, supermarkets and all the amenities. Faro is only 20 minutes drive, and Estoi 5 minutes drive. brMost of our guests hire a car to get around, but it is possible to manage with taxis. brbrIn early 2025 the villa has had a stylish ground floor kitchen and living area renovation, so there is a now a beautiful newly renovated and air conditioned open plan ground floor new kitchen, living room, and dining area, with access onto the pool terrace. The photos show the new kitchen and some of the new living area. brThe brand new kitchen is well equipped with all new high quality kitchen appliances, drinks fridge, normal fridge, dishwasher, induction hob, microwave, oven, coffee maker. New Utility area with washing machine and dryer at the rear of the garage.brThere is also an upstairs TV lounge for living and relaxing, with a bureau desk for remote working. brWIFI Internet throughout the villa is provided by Starlink. The Smart TV can receive channels from UK and Europe.brAll bedrooms and downstairs kitchen and living areas are air conditioned. There is also under floor heating in the downstairs kitchen, dining room, living area, and hall (courtesy of an air source heat pump) and bedrooms and bathrooms (electric).brElectric gates at the entrance to the property.brIt is a no smoking villa.brbrHere is a summary of the rooms... brGround floor: brCircular hallway and stairs, and cloakroom/toiletbrOpen plan Kitchen/Dining/Lounge area (with sofas, HIFi system including CD player and radio)brGarage (with utililty room, washing machine, dryer)br1 Large bedroom (with SuperKingsize bed) and en-suite bathroom. Sliding doors to pool terrace.br1 Bedroom with SuperKingsize Bed (and cot if required). Sliding doors to garden. br1 bedroom with twin beds. Sliding doors to pool terrace.brFamily bathroom (with bidet, Jucuzzi bath and shower). brbrUpstairs: brMaster bedroom suite (Super King size bed) with en-suite bathroom (shower, bidet, twin basins) and private terrace with table and chairs.brLounge with large L shaped sofa, digital satellite TV, VCR, DVD player, selection of films. Log burner. Bureau with Desk. brLanding with pool table. brbrHairdryers are provided in all bedrooms. brHigh chair is provided. br brbrPool ;brThe lovely well maintained pool is 10 x 5m, rectangular with shallow end (about 1m deep) and deep end. The steps are inset at the shallow end. Pool cover.brPool heating is available (at 150 Euros per week) and this is normally only needed out of high season (May, early June, end September, October) as during high season the pool cover is usually enough to keep a comfortable temperature (this is not however guaranteed).brThe pool is used at your own risk and children must be watched at all times.brBuilt in charcoal barbecue, and additional Gas barbecuebrbrGarden;brThere are several level terraces providing shade or sun, including 3 separate outdoor dining tables and lots of garden furniture, sun-loungers and umbrellas. A shady gazebo provides a great dining space and relaxing outdoor sofa area.brThe well maintained garden has flowers and mature trees, and orange, lemon, fig, apple, plum, grapefruit, pomegranate, and lots of carob and olive trees, and a grapevine. brbrWeekly linen and towel changes included. brBeach towels also provided. brWater and electricity included.brGardener and weekly pool cleaning service throughout the year. brThe local villa management will welcome you and help you with any problems during your stay.brbrA (steep) 10 minute walk down the road to the main road takes you to Machados, a small village which has a bar and a simple cafe/restaurant. There is a well known established local family run restaurant on the edge of Machados. (Adega Nunes).brSao Bras de Alportel is about 4km away, less than5 mins by car. This is delightful proper town, not too touristy, with everything you might need, including banks, chemist, doctors, 5 major supermarkets, a local weekly market, and coffee shops, restaurants, including the famous Chicken Luis! brPrices for eating out and general living are much lower than on the coast.brEasy to reach the fabulous east Algarve beaches, golf courses, nightlife, airport, shopping, and small market towns. brMany excellent golf courses within half an hours’ drive, and you can be in Spain in 35 minutes. brWe can provide details of car hire if you require.brRental license (Alojamento Locale) 38646/AL