Opis:

A modern villa with large pool set in its own valley of 7.1 hectares (about 17 acres). Designed as a family home the villa also has potential as an investment with a high rental return. The villa was built in 2006 to a high standard, all main rooms are air-conditioned. The land sweeps down from a eucalyptus plantation down to two lakes. A perfect location just one mile from the local village.
INSIDE THE VILLA

Lounge
The large lounge ( 11.4m x 7m) is ideal for entertaining. The high ceiling (4.9m) adds to the feeling of spaciousness. In the winter the modern wood-burning fire provides cosy heat. The fire also has rear vents which are used to spred the heat to the guest suite and the main hall. Two air conditioning units provide summer comfort. Sockets provide connection to telephone and a satellite TV. Three sets of double patio doors lead to the massive partially shaded veranda.

Dining Room
The dining room (4.3m x 4.1m) has a patio door to the veranda and open access across a granite counter to the kitchen. Ideal to keep in touch with dining guests while preparing food.

Kitchen
The modern kitchen (4.5m x 4.1m) has been thoughtfully designed for maximum efficiency. The worktops are in a dark deep red/tan polished granite. Units include built-in fan oven with self-cleaning pyrolytic system, built-in combination microwave oven, dishwasher and a large 80 cm wide ceramic hob.

Utility Room
A generous 2.5m x 4.1m houses a washing machine and tumble dryer below a granite worktop with stainless steel sink. Large cupboards provide storage for cleaning equipment etc.

Master Bedroom Suite
The huge master bedroom suite (5.6m x 7.8m) includes a generously proportioned bathroom (3.1m x 4,2m). The bedroom has a 3.4m run of wardrobes. A patio door gives access onto the veranda. The bathroom has his and her sinks, large bath, large walk-in shower with a marble floor and a toilet and bidet.

Guest Bedroom Suite
Separate to the rest of the house with access from the main hall is the main bedroom suite. The bedroom is 4.1m x 3.6m with a long 3.4m run of fitted wardrobes. The bathroom with toilet, bidet, sink unit and concealed bath with shower is 3.4m x 2.5m.

Third Bedroom and Bathroom
A third bedroom (3.3m x 4.9m) again has fitted wardrobes (2.5m). It is adjacent to the third bathroom. This bathroom is not en-suite and is easily accessed from the rest of the house. The bathroom has a vanity sink unit, toilet, bidet, concealed bath with shower and a separate walk-in shower with a a marble floor.

Entrance HallThe main hall 2.5m x 4.1m has double glazed doors leading to the lounge. A 1.8m fiited cupboard provides storage for coats, shoes etc.

Storage Area
A spiral staircase from the lounge gives access to considerable storage or office space.

OUTSIDE THE VILLA

Pool
The pool shape is roughly two connected circular areas. The total length is about 12 meters and the largest width is 6 meters. Integral steps in the smaller circle lead to water with a depth of about 80 cm. The depth of the larger circle is 1.8 meters. Between the two is a gradual transition. The filtered water is serviced by a salt system which offers major health benefits over the conventional chlorinated system. The pool surround is natural dressed stone.

The pool is surrounded by a large paved area giving ample space for loungers etc. Mature plants soften the area and provide privacy screening.

Veranda
The extensive veranda (5.9m x 10.9m) offers space for entertaining, seating and alfresco dining. The roof divides into three parts, the centre has a solid roof offering permanent shade.
The outer parts have a wood beams loggia style cover. This currently has a interwoven fabric cover for extra shade, but this is easily removed if extra sun is required. The views from the veranda are stunning.

BBQ
Essential for outdoor living is the BBQ, The covered BBQ is 2.7 m x 2.7 m with bar and worktop areas. The BBQ has its own small seating area.

Garden
The villa is surrounded by a garden that offers colour throughout the year. The garden boasts a variety of flowers, shrubs and trees. Fruiting trees include orange, plum, lemon, nectarine, fig. The garden is designed to be low maintenance, all areas of the garden are watered automatically in 8 sections. Just outside of the main garden is a productive vegetable plot. The benign climate offers a long growing season.

THE LAND
The property is situated in 7.1 hectares (about 17 acres) of land. The land is in the form of a valley with the house in an elevated position. Looking down the valley from the veranda are two narrow lakes.

Plantation
Above the house there is a designated environmental area, which is mainly populated with eucalyptus trees and a smaller number of cork trees. These trees bring in a small income every ten years or so. Their main benefit is to shelter the property form the north, creating a micro-climate around the valley. Other oak trees are becoming established in other areas to the land.

Lakes
Two lakes at slightly different levels attract a variety of birds throughout the year. Each lake is replenished with rain water running off the valley over the winter. The upper lake fills first and over-spills to the second lake via a concealed channel. The second lake when filled has a run-off to the river at the very bottom of the valley. This river marks the lower boundary of the land.

OPTIONAL GUEST VILLA
Tucked away behind a hill on adjoining land is a guest villa that is optionally available for sale. The two bedroom villa with its own pool is situated in 2.5 hectares of land in a private location. This is separately available for 300,000. This price will be discounted if sold with the main property.

THE LOCALITY
The villa is in Beja province in the Alentejo. The nearest village is Garvo and a larger town Ourique is 12 km distant. This area of the Alentejo is noted for its slow pace of life and it is in marked contrast to the brasher tourist ridden neighbouring Algarve. Many british, dutch and german people have settled in the locality giving many opportunities for socialising if one wishes it. The Alentejo authorities have learned from the mistakes of the Algarve and further rural development has become very difficult, the administration wish to keep the traditional look and feel of the countryside.

Garvo
The local village of Garvo offers a range of basic shops such as a mini-market, bakers, pharmacy, hardware store together with a post office/ council office. There are a range of bars and simple country style restaurants. Just outside the village is Funcheiro railway station which offers easy links North to Lisbon or south to the Algarve.

Ourique
Close by is Ourique here a greater range of shops are available. It has three banks and two small supermarkets, pharmacies, opticians, a library, cinema an so on. Most day to day requirements can be satisfied here. Small village schools are being closed an most of the surrounding children attend school in Ourique.

GENERAL

Dimensions
All room dimensions are room maximums and approximate, see the floor plan and photographs for details.

Underfloor heating
All rooms have electric underfloor heating except for the utility room and inner halls.

Air Conditioning
All rooms have air-conditioning with cooling and heating modes except for the bathrooms, halls and utility room.

Electricity
The house is supplied with 3 phase mains electricity via an underground cable. There are no power restrictions and all areas of the house have an abundance of electricity outlets.

Water
The water is from a private borehole and is used both domestically and for irrigation. The water in the house is filtered and softened.

Communications
The house is connected via land-line and enjoys telephone and a 12Mb/s broadband service. A good strength mobile signal is available.

Security
Motion sensor cameras on the front and back of the house are connected to a management/ storage system that permits mobile text alarms and remote viewing. All windows have shutters that can be closed for extra security