2 Bedrooms - Villa - Algarve - For Sale

The property is located in a quiet valley 8 km northeast of the listed village So Marcos da Serra in the north Algarve, on the border of Alentejo. This is one of very few areas where the farmers still operate their small farms on the authentic Portuguese way and where tourism is deliciously absent. Cardunchal has its urbanisation area on the higher (south) part of the plot. (The area set aside for buildings by the authorities.) Here it is sunny, and with a lovely view over a mild landscape. The lower part of the property stretches down to the river that runs through the valley. Here it is possible to swim, and if you are lucky you can catch crayfish! This area has been used for the cultivation of fruit and vegetables. There are still about 40 grape canes, nespra, orange trees, peaches and some large olive trees.

The area can also be used to animal husbandry.

Nearest mail, bar/cafe and grocery is in Biao, 2km in direction So Marcos da Serra.

In So Marcos da Serra you'll find a pharmacy, medical centre, petrol station, train station, cafes, bars and restaurants, post office, hairdressers, grocery stores etc.

Cardunchal is located about 43km north of the seaside resort of Albufeira. Approximately 40 minutes drive to shopping centres, golf courses and all commercial needs.

General

The accommodation is planned with two layers of brick walls with insulation in between, unlike most homes in Portugal that only have a single wall without any insulation. The building is planned as an all year residence, warm in winter and cool in summer.

Electricity is present on the plot, and connecting it to the building easy.

It is necessary to drill a well for water. That is common here in the Algarve, and several companies do this. You get permission to drill a borehole when building permits has been granted.

River water has poor quality, and may also be absent during the summer months. An ordinary well is therefore excluded.

Building permission was given for house, terrace, swimming pool and garage. I stopped the construction work in January 2004. You can either reopen the building matter and continue where I stopped, or redraw the old plans and create a house exactly as you want it. Then apply for building permission as a new project.

The sale will take place via Portuguese lawyer, licensed to do property transfers. All the paperwork is in order. All the original drawings and plans for the house are included.

Access / Plot Ratio

The public road that leads to the plot divides the property into two. The road is used only by local farmers. You have the opportunity to fence the entire property and you can set up a gate towards the road if you want to. There is a separate map with all coordinates showing the boundaries of the plot.

Contents

The house is planned with a large bedroom with plenty of closet space and a private bathroom, with exit directly to the swimming pool area. A guest room for 2 with a loft for extra 2 beds and a bathroom connected. Large dining room, living room with fireplace, kitchen, laundry and storage room. In addition a storage room for food and drinks, extra freezer etc. Covered terrace outside kitchen.

Admission

Pool and terrace.

Garage for one car, pump housings for swimming pools and 2 stalls for garden tools.