Algarve, Lagos, Portugal

This 3-bedroom villa is located in Vale da Lama, a quiet area just east of Lagos with stunning views over Alvor’s lagoons and across to the Atlantic Ocean. The closest beach is less than 2 kilometres away; Praia do Vale do Lama.

Situated on an expansive estate spanning 1.77 hectares, this property totals 591m2, was built in 2006 by an English builder, is accessed through electric gates with a large calcada driveway and features a triple car garage.

Complemented by a solid antique-style door, the entrance to the property leads into a main hallway with an Italian marble staircase and a high vaulted ceiling adorned with a chandelier. From the entrance, on the left, there is a formal 10-seater dining area and straight ahead, there is a spacious lounge with high ceilings, a feature fireplace, and sliding doors leading out to the terrace and private grounds.

Underfloor heating, powered by a gas boiler and underfloor water heating, spans the entire property, including the bespoke kitchen by Clive Christian. Featuring a large centre island, gas range stove with an electric oven, and a secondary lounge area with sliding doors, this area also has sliding doors leading outside. Plus, there is a laundry room adjacent to the kitchen with a technical area for the solar boiler.

The ground floor hosts a sizable bedroom with built-in fitted wardrobes, an en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower, thermal shutters, and views of the lagoon of Alvor. An office has been signed on this floor but has been repurposed as an additional bedroom for now, alongside an extra WC.

Upstairs, the master bedroom comprises wood flooring, a large walk-in closet, an ensuite bathroom with a bathtub and walk-in shower plus access to the shared terrace overlooking the expansive grounds and Alvor lagoon. The second bedroom also has an ensuite bathroom equipped with a walk-shower, fitted wardrobes and access to the shared terrace.

Downstairs in the basement, there is a games room with a full-sized snooker table and pinball machine, plus a storage room, single bedroom, another bathroom with a walk-shower and a wine cellar.

The property includes air-conditioning throughout, photovoltaic solar panels, an orchard with olive and fig trees, a sizable swimming pool, and a Jacuzzi.

Additionally, there is a computerised auto-irrigation system, a tennis court, and a poly-tent for cultivating fruits and vegetables, complete with a separate irrigation system.

Odiaxere, a village nestled in Portugal's West Algarve, sits a short distance from the historic town of Lagos. Enveloped by picturesque countryside and in proximity to the area's finest beaches, Odiaxere presents a serene, laid-back lifestyle while providing convenient access to essential amenities.

REF: IDH33203