CLOSE TO TAVIRA AND SANTA CATARINA
CONVERTED THREE BEDROOM COTTAGE PLUS A POOL WITH VIEWS TO THE COUNTRYSIDE ON A PLOT OF 1.524,00 SQ. M.
The property is located 15 minutes from the village of Santa Catarina. The closest town is Sao Bras de Alportel, 25 minutes away. The coastal town of Tavira and the nearest beaches are only 30 minutes away. The Spanish border is only 40 minutes drive as is the International Aiport of Faro.
TYPE OF PROPERTY
The stone farmhouse has been converted into a very interesting property.
It is built on one level and consists of a kitchen, living room, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large entrance hall, outside storage areas and a garden shed.
It retains many original features and has a lot of atmosphere and rustic appeal. It is surrounded by a beautiful garden, walled and fenced with an automatic gate.
The overall size of the property is 182.80 sq. m.
The property has a private water supply from a borehole via the cisterna.
Wooden traditional shutters on all doors and windows
Wooden doors and windows with double glazing
Wooden ceilings
Air conditioning in the living room
Fire place with wood burner in the living room
Solar system
Internet and Telephone via Satellite
Parking area
Walled all around with an automatic gate
ACCESS
The access to the property is via a tarmac road that runs from Santa Catarina to the village of Alcaria Fria.
COMMENTS
The plot of land is about 1.524,00 sq. m. and supports Orange, Lemon, Peach, Olive, Almond and other trees and various qualities of mature Palms.
The garden has many ornamental shrubs, cacti, flowers and other plants including Bougainvillea.
On the front of the farmhouse there is a large ornamental pond with tropical fish, frogs and aquatic plants. The water in the pond is circulated by a pump. The shallow plunge pool area is very private and has got undisturbed views of the Atlantic coast.
The farmhouse benefits from having been very well renovated and retains many original features including stone walls, traditional wooden shutters and wooden ceilings with beams. All the floors are made from local terracotta tiles. The property is built on an outskirts of a small village and has great views of the hills plus the Atlantic coast, surrounded by trees which give privacy. Some of the storage buildings could still be converted to further accommodation. An interesting investment, for those of you looking for an interesting property of character.