€895,000

This stunning property has been thoughtfully and lovingly designed and built. Nestled in 2.1 hectares, it is set in a unique and enviable location surrounded by natural beauty with dazzling panoramic views over the surrounding countryside to the Monchique mountain. It is an idyllic spot for anyone looking for peace and tranquillity, making the most of the country location and the typical Algarve outdoor lifestyle. Access to the property is via a tarmac road and a short country track, giving it total privacy. Electric gates open to a paved driveway which leads through the beautiful gardens, past the annex to an ample parking area and the main house. A gated walled courtyard garden leads to a covered terrace and the front entrance of the main house. The front door opens to a spacious entrance hall. Glass doors lead through to the dining room, with floor-to-ceiling windows to capture the stunning views over the surrounding hills and countryside. The living room boasts a wall of windows, flooding the room with lots of natural light and making the most of the views. Patio doors lead to a sun room and the pool terrace, perfect for seamless indoor - outdoor entertainment. The living room also benefits from a wood burning fireplace ideal for those cosy nights, plus air-conditioning to heat and cool. Stairs lead down to a bedroom which benefits from a soaker bath tub, an en-suite shower room with underfloor heating, built-in wardrobes and a patio door leading to the outside terrace. Leading off of the entrance hall is the master bedroom suite with patio doors leading to an outside terrace, an en-suite shower room with underfloor heating, built-in wardrobes. There is a sitting area overlooking the courtyard gardens, with a patio door for easy access. There is also another double bedroom off of the entrance hall with space for a large wardrobe and patio doors leading to the covered terrace by the pool area. Across the hall is a family bathroom with shower. From the entrance hall a corridor leads to the kitchen with granite worktops and built-in oven, hob and extractor. There is ample space for a table and chairs, and it boasts patio doors leading to the covered terrace perfect for al-fresco dining. Adjacent to the kitchen is a large walk-in storage cupboard. The corridor leads on to another of the en-suite bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, a bathroom with bath and overhead shower, and patio doors that lead to the pool terrace. There is also a smaller single bedroom in this area that could also be used as an office, a dressing room, nursery or laundry room. The villa benefits from being all on one level (except one en-suite bedroom) and boasts air conditioning for heating and cooling, a wood burning fireplace in the living room, underfloor heating in two of the en-suite bathrooms, and partial central heating in 3 rooms with storage heaters connected to the photovoltaic solar panels. The house is extremely economical having additional insulation, 21 photo voltaic solar panels for electricity generation, free water from a borehole, and firewood harvested from the property. Outside there are many areas for relaxation and taking in the unobstructed views over the hills and breathtaking landscape. The solar heated swimming pool (heated coil and/or heat pump) is surrounded by ample terrace areas perfect for sunbathing and also benefits from a hot tub (spring and autumn use) for further relaxation. Separate from the main house is a self-contained guest annex (converted from a garage) with its own entrance and decked terrace area. It features an open-plan living area with kitchenette, a separate bedroom area with wardrobes, and an area with bunk beds that can also be converted into a desk/office area that leads through to the shower room. Patio doors lead to the terrace area, bringing the outside in, and there are amazing unobstructed panoramic views down to the village of Figueira. For year-round comfort, there is air-conditioning to heat and cool, as well as a log burner. The house is surrounded by a paved terrace and has low maintenance automatically irrigated gardens with winding paths. There is also an orchard with a variety of mature fruit trees including lemon, orange, Seville orange, satsuma, lime, avocado, olive, almond, and apricot, and there are various outbuildings providing extensive storage. Set in beautiful, landscaped Mediterranean gardens filled with an extensive variety of trees, fruit-trees and shrubs, with an impressive outdoor entertainment area, this really is a piece of paradise. Located only a few minutes drive or a 15-minute walk from the village of Mexilhoeira Grande where there are cafés, restaurants, schools and shops, this property offers the peace and privacy of the countryside, yet it's close to amenities and is not isolated as there are neighbours in the area. Just 8 minutes drive from the championship Penina Golf Resort and 15 minutes from the pretty village of Alvor with its wide selection of restaurants and its beautiful beach, and a similar distance to the vibrant town of Lagos with its marina, riverfront promenade, a large variety of restaurants and beautiful beaches. Faro airport is about 50 minutes away. Energy Rating: C #ref:2872-3 - 2872-3 - SeaToSky Homes