This delightful 5 bedroom property is set within 2 hectares of land nestling in the foothills of the Serra do Caldeirγo not far from St Bartolomeu de Messines. Since 1998 the property has been sympathetically developed by its current owners until its completion in 2000.
The pleasant local village offers 2 very popular restaurants with the towns of Messines & Silves nearby.
Excellent road communication exists to Lisbon via the A2 Motorway, with beaches, Alvor, Guia and Carvoeiro all about half an hour’s drive.
The accommodation in two ‘Wings’ comprises as follows: - 5 bedrooms, 2 ensuite, one has a dressing room, 1 large family bathroom, entrance hall, WC, study, living room with fireplace and wood burner and terrace access. From the living room double doors lead to a separate dining room with archway to the kitchen. Further accommodation offers, utility room, larder, and another small room. Every room in the East Wing has a wall mounted heater/air-conditioning units with under floor heating and gas fuelled radiators plus three wall mounted heater/ air- conditioning units in the West Wing. Generally the rebuilding has been carried out to the highest standards with various other features including hand made glazed tiles from the Santa Catalina workshop. Externally there is a spacious & south facing terrace with beautiful valley views. The pool 11m x 5m and terrace are both framed by trees and shrubs. A private borehole provides water for both pool and garden, the latter being irrigated via a computerized system. The borehole also provides water pumped into 2 cisternas for domestic use through water softening unit and purification system.
The total land area of 15,720m2 is enclosed; with access to the property at the top via a drive and gate and from steps up from the bottom gate. At the upper level there is a paddock suitable for horses or other livestock. A games room/storage area/tool shed, is located underground with double doors leading to a lower terrace. This lovely property is well located for all amenities yet enjoys the tranquility of its country setting. Viewing is essential to appreciate its potential and ambience.