Algarve, Almancil, Portugal

Exclusively for sale with Liberty Real Estate.

Nestled in the quiet and serene countryside on the outskirts of Almancil near to Nobel International School and the prestigious resorts of Quinta do Lago and Vale do Lobo, this outstanding villa with a separate annexe embodies the perfect blend of luxury, sustainability, and privacy. Designed as an autonomous, self-sufficient home, this property stands as a testament to environmental stewardship, featuring advanced technology and materials that minimise its carbon footprint and energy consumption.

Lovingly restored with meticulous attention to detail, the villa creates the perfect fusion between modern living and traditional charm, exuding a welcoming and calm ambiance throughout. The restoration features include beautiful stonework, door surrounds dating back to 1343 and antique furniture from the 15th and 16th century, which enhance its historic allure whilst seamlessly blending with the contemporary living spaces to create a unique and inviting family home. The predominantly south-facing design ensures an abundance of natural light throughout the day, highlighting the stylish interior design and bespoke features of each room, including the custom-made carpentry, to accentuate the villa's timeless elegance.

The thoughtfully designed living spaces maximise comfort and style, opening out to the exteriors to create a seamless indoor-outdoor living experience. There is both a spacious formal lounge, with an open feature fireplace and pocket doors leading out to the exterior terrace, and a snug/ television room with a dual aspect log burning fireplace, offering year round living. The adjacent dining area opens directly out to an elevated al fresco dining terrace, which could also be used as a winter lounge, offering views of the pool terrace and surrounding countryside.

The kitchen is fully equipped with AEG appliances, including a 5-ring induction hob and incorporated extractor fan, precision oven, steam oven, industrial size oven, microwave grill, plate warmers and an American-style fridge/freezer with a built-in wine fridge. A separate utility room washing and a drying machines adds to everyday functionality. Both the utility room and kitchen open to a side terrace with al fresco dining and fruit trees, a great spot to enjoy a coffee in the morning sun.

The property comprises 7 bedrooms in total. The main house includes five bedrooms, including a ground floor suite with a private terrace and four first-floor suites. The large triple aspect primary suite boasts two enormous private terraces, a concealed dressing room, and a bathroom with both a walk-in shower and a stand alone bathtub. A spacious home office with access out to a terrace could be converted into an 6th bedroom, if required. A separate annex offers two additional bedrooms, a living area, and a fully equipped kitchenette, complete with a sunny terrace with a water feature and al fresco dining.

The lower level of the property houses a fantastic state-of-the-art home cinema with potential for a bar area to take this entertaining space to another level. There is also space to create a gym, spa or a wine cellar, if desired.

The villa’s elegance extends outside to the large sunbathing terrace and an enormous covered al fresco dining pergola, equipped with a charcoal BBQ and space for a bar – an ideal entertaining zone to enjoy with friends and family. The heated magnesium swimming pool, with a Baja shelf, massage fountain, and polycarbonate electric cover, offers a luxurious swimming experience. The self-cleaning magnesium water system provides relief from red eyes or dry skin and makes the water feel silky smooth. The exceptionally large plot, totalling 7827sqm, incorporates a large natural lake and waterfall features, with the garden awaiting your personal touch in the next phase of development. Surrounded by rustic land, the property ensures complete privacy and tranquility and is currently connected to a borehole and septic tank system, with mains water and sewage connections underway on the connecting road.

Modern conveniences include high-tier technology including 47 sound zones in the house and gardens, and a remotely operated Control4 system for blinds, air conditioning, underfloor heating and lighting. Security features include windows made from virtually unbreakable polycarbonate glass with UV protection, as well as security cameras linked to IBC security.

This environmentally friendly sustainable house operates with low running costs and can run entirely off-grid thanks to extensive solar panels for both electricity and hot water systems. Excess electricity can be sent back to the grid for payment, enhancing its eco-friendly credentials.

Built as a family home for full-time residence, this versatile property offers a countryside retreat with the convenience of being just a short drive from luxury resorts and its amenities. Fully furnished and ready to move in, this exclusive villa presents a unique opportunity to live sustainably without compromising on luxury and comfort. With its meticulous restoration, advanced technology, and serene location, it promises an unparalleled living experience in the heart of Algarve’s most sought-after region.

REF: LBRT284