BEAUTIFUL SPACIOUS 4 BED VILLA + 1 BED ANNEX on the outskirts of MESSINES. Includes large PLOT OF LAND, LAKE, GARAGE, GARDEN with HOT TUB, BBQ, OPEN COUNTRYSIDE VIEWS & GARAGE. WALKING DISTANCE to a RESTAURANT. Ideal for RENTAL OPPORTUNITIES or FAMILY HOME 5mins to all AMENITIES, 25mins to the BEACH

This SPACIOUS DETACHED property won´t be on the market for long, offering a diverse range of RENTAL OR LIVING OPPORTUNITIES.
The property sits within its own large plot with electronic gates giving secure access. The main part of the property consists of 4 DOUBLE BEDROOMS, 2 with EN-SUITES including both a SHOWER and BATH TUB. The master bedroom also has a WALK IN WARDROBE and there is a good sized FAMILY BATHROOM with WC, sink unit and STAND ALONE SHOWER UNIT. The LIVING ROOM has a FEATURE FIREPLACE, ideal for cozy winter nights and PATIO DOORS give direct access to the terraced outdoor BBQ area. From the living area there is a SEPARATE DINING ROOM with HIGH CEILINGS and delightful character features, which then leads down into the LARGE FULLY FITTED KITCHEN and separate UTILITY ROOM.

The outdoor BBQ at the rear of the property, is under a COVERED PERGOLA giving relief from the summer months but there is also an area with a bench and seating, where you can enjoy the sunshine all year long. This part of the garden is LOW MAINTENANCE and the HOT TUB is ideal to cool off in. There is another shaded seating area here as well, so this property has no shortage of outdoor space. To the front of the property, there is a further garden area with fruit trees and an OPEN PERGOLA with feature tiles, again giving access to all the wonderful views.

The ONE BEDROOM ANNEX is completely separate and consists of an OPEN PLAN KITCHEN & DINING AREA, a DOUBLE BEDROOM, BATHROOM and a SUN ROOM. There is also a lovely PATIO AREA at the rear of the property which is private from the main house and gives UNOBSTRUCTED VIEWS of the countryside with no buildings or direct neighbours.
As if this property didn’t have enough options already, there is a GARAGE and WORKSHOP area with plenty of storage and a definite highlight, is the fact that it has its OWN LAKE. The surrounding grounds are very well maintained and an ideal opportunity to plant your own FRUIT TREES or VEGETABLE PLOT.

This property is ideally located having a RESTAURANT within walking distance of 1km and only a 5 minute drive to the large town of MESSINES with all AMENITIES. It is also a great area for activities such as walks, nature and wildlife watching, fishing in the local Barragem (dam) and mountain biking with numerous off road trails.

São Bartolomeu de Messines is in the municipality of Silves and is probably best known as being the birthplace of the 19th century poet, João de Deus, whose book "Cartilha Maternal" . There is a lovely church in the middle of the older part of Messines (Igreja Matriz), originating from 16th century and the front of the church really is rather impressive with the contrast of white walls and red sandstone around the doorway and the tower stands tall amongst the other buildings. Messines has got a great selection of shops, from furniture shops, supermarkets, clothes shops and a weekly fruit and veg market, where you can by produce form the local farmers.

Just 20 mins drive from Messines is the charming city of SILVES, formerly the old historic capital of the Algarve. Silves is a beautiful, diverse town and it is the old HISTORIC CAPITAL of the ALGARVE, with quaint cobbled streets, numerous cafes, restaurants, health Centre, bank, chemist and numerous supermarkets. From the main front of the town the RIVER ARADE runs along to Portimao where you can enjoy the views with one of the many BOAT TRIPS. Silves is well known for its MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL in the summer which is one of the largest in PORTUGAL, its BEER FESTIVAL and weekly markets where you can purchase fresh fruits and vegetables from the local farmers. There are many excellent restaurants from Seafood through to Chicken Piri piri