3 Bed Farmhouse for sale
Sao Bras de Alportel, Algarve, Portugal
£1,900,888 *
[€2,290,000]
Full Description
A One-of-a-Kind Algarvian Gem on the Edge of Vibrant São Brás
Step into history with this stunning, fully updated 19th-century 4 Bedroom/4 Bathroom, Algarvian Quinta. Perfectly perched on the edge of the dynamic and culturally rich town of São Brás, this property offers the best of both worlds: timeless charm and modern luxury. With 382 m² of versatile living space, split between the main house and a beautifully converted annexe, this is truly a one-in-a-million home.
Inside the main house, youll find a gorgeous farmhouse kitchena chef's dreamcomplete with Smeg appliances, a gas range cooker, and granite countertops. It even has an underground wine cellar to store your prized collection in the perfect conditions. The kitchen opens to a covered terrace with established vinesan idyllic setting for barbecues or al fresco dining while overlooking your lush gardens and the pool.
The imposing living room, with its original bread oven, flows naturally into the high-ceilinged dining room, featuring a fireplace that adds warmth and elegance. A grand ornate staircase leads up to a spacious bedroom, while three other bedroomstwo with en-suite bathroomsmake this home as functional as it is beautiful. The separate TV room is bright and airy, leading to the annexe that can be used as an independent space.
In the annexe, youll find a bright and airy cathedral-ceilinged office, a luxurious master bedroom with an en-suite on the mezzanine, and another smaller bedroom with its own bathroomperfect for guests or extended family.
Outdoors, the property is surrounded by secluded courtyards, a rose garden, and exotic, rare plants, including a 2,000-year-old carob tree that greets you at the entrance. A serene Moroccan marble fountain adds to the tranquil atmosphere. The 11 x 5 saltwater pool, with hand-painted tiles and an electric cover, is the centrepiece of the immaculate, fully fenced garden.
Practical features include solar panels for hot water, a borehole for garden irrigation and the pool, underfloor heating, and air conditioning throughout the main house, plus radiator heating in the annexe powered by a heat pump. The property also boasts a 2-car garage with additional storage, extra parking for up to 4 cars, and an ideal location just a short walk from shops and restaurants, and a 5-minute drive to São Brás town centre. You're also only 20 minutes from the nearest beach and the airport, with the bustling town of Loulé just 15 minutes away.
São Brás is a town that has retained its Portuguese soul while embracing a dynamic, welcoming atmosphere, offering a wide range of activities and events year-round. Its also home to a vibrant and friendly multinational expat community.
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