6 Bed Villa for sale
Vila do Bispo, Algarve, Portugal
£1,529,694 *
[€1,785,000]
Full Description
This magnificent Villa is set in an elevated position on a large plot with commanding views over the Barão S. Miguel river valley to the Monchique hills. A sweeping semi-circular driveway leads to the porticoed entrance, with double doors to a vestibule with cloakroom, opening into the expansive open-plan living room, with its vaulted timber ceiling in the form of a triple octagon. Patio doors from either side of the fireplace lead out to a south easterly terrace, with built-in BBQ and with steps on either side leading down to the pool area. The two main bedroom suites are accessed one to each side of the main living area. Also off the living area is a library leading to a third bedroom suite. A covered walkway from the living area leads to two further bedrooms. To the other side of the central living area is a corridor leading to the eatin kitchen and utility room. The corridor has a dumb waiter and stairs down to the lower level. From the utility, access is via a covered walkway to an enclosable summer house area under the same timbered roof line. On the lower level is a large, central family play room with two rooms to one side, currently designated as a gym and yoga room. To the other side is the pool changing room, plant room and a self-contained bedroom suite. The lower level also includes ample storage space and a three-car garage. Built to the peerless Almaverde energy-efficient specification, both underfloor and pool heating are facilitated by air water heat exchanger, with comfort cooling provided by the signature AlmaVerde coolhouse system. Grounds are fully landscaped on terraced levels, and include a large private pool with infinity edge. The plot is surrounded on three sides by rustic land, and the house protected to the north-west by a stand of mature holm oak and pine trees. An additional 31,760m2 of adjoining rustic land is also available by separate treaty. - REF: 1347
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