€799,000

This wonderful single storey villa is just a 5-6 minute drive inland from the picturesque seaside fishing villages of Burgau and Salema, yet the villa sits in the countryside, on the edge of a quiet residential development of large villas, all set within their own private grounds, providing peace and tranquillity. The nearest village is Barão de São Miguel, which is a sleepy, traditional farming village, just 1.5kms away. The property is accessed through electric gates with a parking area for a couple of cars (easily enlarged if necessary). The layout of this spacious property has multiple potential uses: it is currently used as a 6-bedroom villa plus office, but would work well as a 5-bedroom villa with office + 2 living rooms, or a 3-bedroom villa with office and a 2-bedroom annex, or even a 2-bedroom villa with a 3-bedroom annex. It's perfect for a large family or for anyone looking to do rentals. The covered entrance porch opens into the entrance hall. The 1st bedroom is off the entrance hall, with a bathroom directly opposite. The hall leads into a wonderful living area, divided by twin arches, with the living room on one side and the huge dining table seating 12 people on the other side, where 3 sets of patio doors open on to a delightful covered terrace, perfect as an al fresco dining area. Several steps lead down to the garden and pool area from here. Back inside, there's a separate L-shaped kitchen with a walk-in pantry, plus a back door leading to the terrace. To the rear of the kitchen (also accessible from the living room) there's a large office, leading through to the 2nd bedroom with its own private shower room. Both the office and this bedroom have patio doors to the side terrace. On the opposite side of the living room is the spacious master suite, comprising a bedroom with patio doors to the pool terrace, a dressing area and a large en-suite bathroom with a bath and a separate shower. Returning to the entrance hall, there is a separate wing to the villa, comprising a 2nd living room (currently used as a children's bedroom) and 2 further bedrooms (1 with an en-suite shower room) plus an additional shower room. This annex has an external door leading to the pool area via a courtyard clothes drying area with a laundry/ utility room (also housing the hot water tanks). The walled pool area is sheltered and has a covered barbecue terrace with seating, and the salt-water pool is also heated. There's a circular seating area actually within the pool, perfect for relaxing! The pool has a beautiful non-slip pebble finish. There's also a store room for the garden furniture when not in use. The villa boasts a large roof terrace with lovely views over the surrounding countryside. A beautiful mature garden surrounds the property. Beyond the garden there's an orchard with fig, almond, and loquat trees, plus several citrus trees and a plum tree. Water for irrigation (automated) and for the pool comes from the borehole (with new pump) at the end of the plot, whilst the house is on mains water. The entire plot is fenced. There's also an old brick chicken shed that could be used as a workshop. The property was renovated in 2007, with 'capoto' insulation applied to external walls and double glazing fitted, keeping the house warm in the winter and cool in the summer. This extensive property lends itself to someone looking for plenty of space and a tranquil setting yet minutes from the glorious beaches that this region has to offer. The beaches at Burgau, Cabanas Velhas, Boca do Rio and Salema are all under 10 minutes drive away, whilst the West Coast surfing beaches are only 20 minutes away. Both the nearby coastal resorts of Burgau and Salema have a multitude of excellent restaurants and bars, and there's a large supermarket just 5 minutes away in Budens, where you will also find the fabulous Santo Antonio Golf Resort with an 18 hole golf course, tennis courts, gym and Spa. There is also an International School 5 minutes away in Burgau. Energy Rating: D #ref:2855-8 - 2855-8 - SeaToSky Homes