4 Bed House for sale
Vila do Bispo, Algarve, Portugal
£1,047,669 *
[€1,200,000]
Full Description
Our LiveAlgarve Realty Team presents you with a property located at the boundary of the Costa Vicentina National Park. The villa serves as a private residence and investment and is a statement about living harmoniously within an ecologically sensitive landscape. Its design offers expansive views over the Western Algarve, where breathtaking sunsets incorporate into the daily rhythm of your home.
Location and Connectivity
From this position, one might easily access Lagos town with its cultural life, Praia da Luz or Salema with their beautiful beaches, and Sagres, often associated with surfing culture and maritime heritage. Vila do Bispo is close enough to meet everyday needs, from groceries to local services. For golfers, several acclaimed courses are within short driving distance. International travel is facilitated by Faro Airport (Fao), approximately an hour away by car.
Design Principles and Craftsmanship
The villa was conceived by its current owner and realized by a respected local builder. Construction choices reflect a concern for durability and environmental responsibility. The external walls are wrapped in cork insulation, a material long valued in Portugal for its thermal properties and renewable origin. Heating and cooling are generated by a heat pump that draws on solar energy, while hot water and pool systems are also powered by solar panels. These design decisions reduce operational costs and are lessening environmental impact without sacrificing comfort.
Inside, attention to craft is apparent. Hardwood carpentry, fabricated by a regional workshop using timber from certified German sources, frames the home. A spiral staircase in solid oak rises beneath a six-meter chandelier, setting the tone for an interior that balances monumentality with intimacy.
Spatial Organization
The entrance sequence begins in a windmill-shaped tower with curved glazing over the park. Here, an elevator discreetly integrates accessibility with design. The ground floor includes a living space defined by flexibility of light: concealed Led strips, picture lights, and downlights allow for multiple moods. Double doors extend this social zone to an outdoor terrace.
The main suite, opening onto a private patio, proposes a quieter register of living. An adjacent bedroom has been adapted as a cinema, its walls are acoustically insulated with cork. Another room currently serves as an office but retains the potential for conversion into a bedroom. The kitchen, handmade in the Uk and fitted with Siemens appliances, continues the theme of artisanal quality while providing practical efficiency.
On the upper floor, a landing with a curved observation window becomes a moment of pause before the private suites. Both bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms, Juliet balconies overlooking the park, and direct access to an outdoor deck.
Technical Infrastructure
Heating is underfloor, cooling is ducted, and both respond to seasonal needs. The double garage contains a workbench, mezzanine storage, and the technical room, where all energy systems converge. The swimming pool is complemented by a heated overflow jacuzzi, surrounded by Portuguese stonework. Gardens, designed and maintained by specialists, create year-round variety in color and form.
Key Attributes
380 m² living space on an 859 m² plot
Four bedrooms, three bathrooms, seven rooms in total
Completed in 2021 with A-rated insulation
Elevator connecting floors
Underfloor heating and ducted air conditioning
Solar Pv (5 kW) and solar thermal systems
Double garage with mezzanine storage
Swimming pool, jacuzzi, landscaped gardens
Interested?
Get in touch with our LiveAlgarve Realty Team for further Information and schedule your private Viewing.
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