With the cold weather at this time of year, it's easy to find yourself daydreaming about life in sunnier climes. One of the regions that might come to your mind is the world famous Algarve in the south of Portugal. And while we're daydreaming, why not consider what a life of absolute luxury in the Algarve might be like, for example with a stunning home like this week's property; a fairytale estate outside the charming, scenic village of Santa Barbara de Nexe. Here you could live far enough from the touristy resorts of the coast to enjoy an unparalleled sense of privacy and serenity while still being plenty close enough to head out and enjoy the beaches whenever you want.
Aside from the beaches though there is little that you would need to leave home for were you to live here. The property includes just about everything you could possibly need spread across its 1,150m2 of built space. This includes eight spacious bedrooms and seven bathrooms across its two buildings, and the property also comes with a whopping 9,000m2 of outdoor space that even includes a full tennis court with locker room!
The main residence of the estate is a towering edifice, built in a commanding position, with three floors in total, overlooking the swimming pool and the better part of the gardens. As you enter the spacious hall, off to one side you will find one of the property's several living areas. This is an expansive, comfortably furnished space with an abundance of light from the several sets of french doors out to the gardens, and even with a beautiful stone fireplace set into one of the walls, and it is quite open plan, giving way to an adjoining dining room, again with access out to the terrace and gardens. The main residence also features not one but two, fully equipped, excuisite modern kitchens, one with a breakfast bar, the other with a dining table and a traditional wood-fired pizza oven.
Six of the property's eight bedrooms are located in the main residence, mostly on the upper floor, all with tons of space, and massive windows or even french doors looking out on the gardens. Meanwhile downstairs you will find a gorgeous wine cellar, with a small adjoining living room, a spa, a library, and a cinema room, as well as another expansive living room, again with access to the gardens, this one also with a bar area tucked in a corner. In addition to all of this, the property has a small gatehouse near the entrance to the driveway, which has an additional two bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen, living room, and sports room. This smaller building would make a perfect guesthouse, or staff residence, as needed. Plus, scattered around the property there are an abundance of terraced areas with outdoor seating to enjoy the Algarve's famously pleasant climate. From here you can enjoy the views of your beautifully maintained gardens, the gorgeous pool with waterfall overflow, and of course the above mentioned tennis court.
It is practically impossible to do this proprty justice in describing it. Properties of its size and quality are a rare find in the Algarve, which makes it an opportunity not to be missed, so check it out before it's snapped up. The estate is currently for sale on idealista for 7,950,000 euros.
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