Renovated Charming Rustic 4 Bed, 4 Bath..

A slice of Portuguese history!

Imagine calling a real Portuguese farmhouse or ‘quinta’ your home...

This is an absolutely delightful rustic farmhouse that has been fully restored in a tasteful manner to ensure the unique and original features have been retained.

Set amongst pine trees and fruit farms, it has a real rural feel about it – even though it is just minutes from Almancil and a short drive to the beautiful local beaches of Vale do Garrao, Ancao. It even backs on to the Ria Formosa National Park.

The main house has a large entrance hall, a lounge dining room with feature fireplace and patio doors and three large bedrooms, two of which are en-suite.  There is a further bathroom that serves the third bedroom. The bathrooms throughout the quinta are much larger than average and retain original tiling and walk in showers.

The eat in kitchen, whilst having modern fully fitted wood units and granite work surfaces is brimming with original rustic features including a fireplace with an antique stove.

The property also benefits from a separate guest cottage which has a spacious living room, huge bedroom with rustic style patio doors to the grounds, a dressing area and a bathroom.

Air conditioning and central heating make it a perfect year round home; there are folding wooden shutters, alarm system and separate laundry and storage room. All rooms throughout have Algarvian Santa Catarina terracota tiles and traditional cane and pole ceilings to add extra charm.

But outside is where the property excels – with extensive irrigated and landscaped gardens backing on to a pine forest. The grounds also have a barn, a covered carport, a brick built childrens’ Wendy house, a pergola with seating and a large heated pool. Numerous covered terraces and a brick built BBQ ensure the perfect setting for al-fresco dining by day or night.

This farmhouse is a must see!

About the area:

Almancil is both a town and a parish located in the Algarve region of southern Portugal. With a population of less than 10,000 the town of Almancil has retained much of its traditional charm and remains a quaint but desirable location to purchase property. Centrally located, Almancil is a short fifteen minute drive to Faro International Airport and is within easy access of all the major attractions and locations in the Algarve.

Considered one of the most highly sought after locations in the Algarve region, Almancil is a close third when it comes to the highest property values. The neighbouring areas of Quinta do Lobo and Vale do Lobo rank as the highest.

Originally a small market town, Almancil developed primarily as an alternative to the two top rated resort communities of Quinta and Vale do Lobo. Offering those residents a change of pace but still providing the high end merchandise and services they sought, Almancil is home to a wide variety of world class restaurants and stylish boutiques.

Just to the east of Almancil is a small village called São Lourenco that is home to an outstanding example of 18th century architecture in the main church. Covered with 300 year old ceramic tiles the inside is a pristine example of the local handicrafts and stellar craftsmanship.  This town is also home to the São Lourenco Cultural Centre which is home to fascinating art exhibits as well as musical events.

With the golf courses at nearby Quinta do Lobo and Vale do Lago available as well as several additional courses, Almancil is a golf lover’s paradise. And of course the beaches in the parish of Almancil are simply stellar. With a variety of beaches to choose from, this area’s beaches are wide open expanses of fine sandy shoreline that stretch for miles in either direction.

Almancil is the perfect location for those who can afford exclusive living without being tied to a particular resort community. With such famous people as Madonna and Elton John rumoured to own property in this area, Almancil will retain its exclusivity for quite some time. This area is also in demand for luxurious high-end rental properties and purchasing property in Almancil with the intention to use it as a rental property can only be a wise investment.

Almancil is the epitome of the Algarve. Sunny climate, central location, golf and beaches galore, fantastic restaurants, a wide variety of properties available and traditional Portuguese hospitality; Almancil has it all.

http://www.portugalproperty.com Ref: PP2600

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  Villa
  


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  Swimming pool
  


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  4 bedrooms
  


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  4 bathrooms
  


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  Air conditioning
  


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  Garden
  


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  Furnished
  


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  Heating
  


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  Parking
  


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  Reception room
  


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  Terrace/balcony
  


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  Covered dining area
  


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  BBQ
  


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  Laundry room
  


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  Storage room
  


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  Character property
  


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  Luxury property
  


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  Morning sun
  


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  South facing
  


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  Near bars/restaurants
  


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  Near schools
  


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  Near shops
  


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  Near a golf course
  


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  Near the beach