€350,000

Escape to the green hills above Monchique with this renovated Portuguese farmhouse on 2.2 hectares of private land. Set in a peaceful and quite remote location, the property offers plenty of privacy, fresh spring water, fertile gardens, orchards and wide views across the surrounding hills. The house is around a 30-minute drive from Monchique, with the final part of the access via dirt tracks. A 4x4 is needed for comfortable year-round access. Here you can enjoy a simple lifestyle surrounded by nature, with space for growing your own food, keeping animals, receiving guests or developing the property further. There is also a glamping caravan higher up the land with its own outdoor bathroom, which can potentially be taken over by the new owner. THE HOUSE This authentic Portuguese farmhouse was partly renovated in 2023 and is ready to move into. Inside, there is a cozy living room with a wood stove, a bright bedroom and a bathroom with a bathtub. A double studio with loft bed, kitchenette and private bathroom offers flexible space for family, guests or rental. Another large room can be used as an office or extra living area, also with a loft bed. The spacious country-style kitchen is fitted with a gas stove, oven, wood stove and modern appliances. OUTDOOR At the front of the house, a long terrace provides a lovely place to sit and enjoy the views over the garden and animals. There is also a yoga platform with mountain views, a wooden workshop, a large storage barn, a small plunge pool and a caravan in the vegetable garden with room for up to three people. The 2.2 hectares are well suited to a more self-sufficient lifestyle. A fertile vegetable garden has 24 raised beds, while the irrigated orchard contains citrus, olive, nut and other fruit trees. There are also herb and flower gardens around the house. Higher up on the land, the glamping caravan enjoys beautiful views across the valley and has its own outdoor bathroom. This setup offers additional accommodation for guests and potential income, and can be taken over by the new owner. Water comes from the property's own spring and borehole, supported by a new water filtration system with sedimentation tanks. A 200,000-litre water bag provides additional storage. Automatic irrigation is in place for the gardens and orchards, with sprinklers covering most of the land and the area around the house. Parts of the land are covered by forest, with oak, eucalyptus and medronho trees providing shade, privacy and a strong feeling of being surrounded by nature. THE AREA The property is located in a peaceful and remote setting in the green hills above Monchique. The centre of Monchique is approximately a 30-minute drive away, while the paved road is around 1.3 km from the house. The final access is via unpaved dirt tracks, and a 4x4 is needed for comfortable access, particularly if the property is used as a permanent home. This is therefore a property for those looking for peace, privacy and a genuine connection with nature rather than easy road access. Despite its remote setting, the property is within driving distance of Monchique and the Algarve coast, with the west coast beaches around 28 km away and the south coast around 40 km away.