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Property Reference: 2846
Set in peaceful countryside, with amazing views through the valley to Silves castle and Portimão beyond, this spacious property boasts a beautiful 3-bedroom home upstairs and separate guest accommodation on the lower level.
The driveway leads to a pretty turning circle with a feature olive tree and plenty of parking. The drive continues on to the single car garage on the lower level.
A pathway through the gardens leads to the front porch and main entrance. Double wood doors open to the entrance hall, with views through the living room to the valley beyond. The spacious living room features 2 wood-burning fireplaces, one in the lounge area, and the other in the dining area. Sliding doors lead to the generous terrace with a covered area providing shade, and plenty of space to dine al-fresco, as well as relax in the sun and soak up the view. The open-plan kitchen is well-fitted with elegant cottage-style cabinetry, granite worktops and a central island. There is a gas hob and under-counter oven, and integrated appliances. A stable-type door opens to the east-facing patio with a pretty pergola overlooking the pool, ideal for your morning coffee.
Back inside, there are 2 spacious bedroom suites each with a private bathroom with bath and separate shower, as well as built-in wardrobes. Each suite has dual aspect windows to capture the views and sliding doors to the terrace. One has beautiful views south, and the other boasts views of the sparkling pool and hills beyond. There is a 3rd bedroom (currently used as an office) with an en-suite toilet.
Steps from the terrace and pool area lead to the lower level guest accommodation. The door opens to a central living room (with water and waste connections ready for a small kitchen), and a bedroom opens off each side of here. Each bedroom has a built-in wardrobe and a private bathroom (one with bath and shower, and the other with shower). Patio doors open to a sunny terrace with a covered area for shade, and stunning views over the garden, land and valley beyond.
Also on the lower level is a separate laundry room with plenty of space for a washer and dryer plus storage, as well as a single-car garage. Steps from here lead to the terraced garden with a variety of fruit trees, and on to the rest of the land (0.8ha).
Extras include insect screens on windows and doors, double glazing throughout, shutters and ceiling fans. Water is from mains supply for the house, plus a borehole for irrigation.
This gorgeous property is situated between Silves with its medieval castle and the market town of São Bartolomeu de Messines. It is about 10 minutes to either, with daily markets, shops, cafés and restaurants. This is a lovely area for walking, hiking and cycling. The coast and beaches are only 18km and Faro airport can be reached in 45 minutes. The Nobel international school is 25 minutes drive or the bus collects in Silves, and the German and Dutch international schools are 15 minutes away.
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