Quinta dos Castelos

Quinta dos Castelos is a property of some 450 sq mts of habitation area as well as extensive terrace area, situated in 7000 sq mts of landscaped gardens The property is set in the beautiful countryside close to the village of Bordeira commanding outstanding views over a natural valley of open countryside down to the coastline providing a spectacular panoramic vista from Faro to Olhao. By day the open views are spectacular and at night the lights from the various distant hamlets and villages add to the magic of the vista. The property is reached via a macadam road from the village to the entrance gates with video entry system. The property has electricity and telephone connected, water is from the property’s own natural borehole, gas provided by bottled gas and sewage managed via a septic tank.

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.

PROPERTY ENTRANCE
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.

ENTRANCE HALL
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

LOUNGE
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.

DINING ROOM
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.

KITCHEN
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.

GUEST BEDROOM SUITES 4 & 5
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.

GARAGE
The Garage was built to accommodate two large cars with individual Hormann electric up and over doors. Currently the garage also acts as a Utility area with built in kitchen units, washing machine and dryer. Being adjacent to the Kitchen, it also currently houses the main freezer and large wine cooler.

FIRST FLOOR – BEDROOMS 2 & 3
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.

MASTER BEDROOM SUITE
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.

BASEMENT AREA
The basement area is accessed from the ground floor via a stairway or from outside areas and stairs.

BBQ KITCHEN
This kitchen provides easy access to the covered BBQ terrace areas, pool and garden areas.

LAUNDRY ROOM
The Laundry room houses stacking washing machine and Tumbler as well as a separate Linen store.

GAMES ROOM
This area has not been developed into any specific space by the current owners, Possibilities for this space include further Bedroom accommodation, Home Cinema, Games room, workshop or any combination. Two sets of large patio doors lead from this area onto the covered terrace area outside.

BATHROOM 5
Bathroom 5 is adjacent to the Games room and provides facilities for the pool area or subject to future use of the basement could provide bathroom facilities for further bedrooms or independent accommodation. The Bathroom has a bath with shower.

STORAGE ROOMS
Two further store rooms are located in the basement area, providing ample additional space in this large family home.

OUTSIDE AREAS
The Carport provides secure parking for two vehicles as well as a log store. A separate heating room houses the hot water systems and controls. Hot water is provided by Solar, Gas and as an emergency, electric heating, ensuring that ample supplies of hot water can be provided.
The water, once pumped from the borehole is stored in a large Cisterna, providing sufficient water for both domestic use as well as irrigation. The irrigation is automatic and controlled by a mini computer.

SWIMMING POOL and TUB
The Salt Water pool is a free form pool with a deep end of 2.2 mts and shallow end of 90cms. The pool is heated with an efficient Heat Pump housed below the pool terrace as is the other pool equipment. There is a large sun terrace around the pool and easy access to lawn areas off of this terrace with natural shade providing the ideal positions for fun or relaxation. The pool has a shower on the terrace. In an area adjacent but at a higher level to the pool is housed a hot tub accommodating 6 people with a waterfall feature cascading down into the pool. Water in the hot tub is independent having its own Ozone water purification system and heating system allowing it to be heated up to 36C. Below the pool terrace, store rooms provide ample accommodation for all chairs and beds etc. as well as additional areas for shaded seating in the summer.

GARDENS
The gardens have been fully landscaped to provide easy maintenance, with large areas having been membraned to repress weeds and further reduce maintenance. The gardens are well stocked with resilient planting and have an area of Citrus trees providing abundant crops of Oranges and Lemons. An automatic irrigation system provides watering management. Gardeners currently look after the gardens and lawns to a very high standard at a cost of Euro 450 per month.

Price:- €1,475,000.

Shops:- 10 mins
Restaurants:- 5 mins
Beach:- 20 mins
Golf:- 20 mins
Airport:- 20 mins
Peace and Tranquility:- All around !!

Competitive Euro Mortgages can be arranged through Barclays Bank Portugal

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