Algarve, Monchique, Portugal

High above the coast, in the forested Serra de Monchique mountain range, this idyllic property has carved a spot in harmony with nature.

A great deal of thought and a lot of effort has gone in to create a well constructed home to suit the needs of a modern family with room for relatives or friends in the second house. Alternatively, it could be a small business with the opportunity to rent out the large or small house for the summer months . Undoubtedly, it would appeal to those wishing to host small groups for special interest holidays in this increasingly popular area. There are fantastic hiking trails in the area including *Devils Gorge* / Barranco do Demo with it's newly erected suspension bridge which provides excellent views of the surrounding countryside of the upper Algarve.

The large house consists of 5 bedrooms with 4 of them being suites, and one currently being used as an office. Three of the bedrooms are on the upper level all with superb views. One of the bedrooms on the ground floor has a bathroom suite made as a wet room with wide door access for wheelchairs and anyone who might have mobility issues.

The well equipped kitchen is bright and spacious and *Blue Pearl* granite has been used for the worktops and island feature. There is a utility room off the kitchen with a door leading to the wrap around terrace.

The double aspect living room oozes comfort and the twin sided log fire is an attractive feature providing warmth for those cooler evenings. There is a charming mezzanine above the formal dining area which makes great use of the double height space and could make a super office if the the current office needs to revert to a bedroom. There are sets of full length doors on two sides that lead to the generous terrace, one side has a large porch that can be closed in and is an ideal place to store the wood for the fire.

The smaller property is actually quite large, certainly more than a cottage. It has a large bedroom on the ground floor with a full bathroom across the entrance hall. A cosy living room with log fire, a dining area and a lovely dark wood kicthen and granite worktops. On the upper level is another bedroom suite with shower room and huge terrace with views north to the Alentejo hills in the distance. It must be pointed out that in summer, you can see the sun set and dip into the ocean on the west coast.

The property benefits from central heating throughout; solar power from panels on both houses; independent water sources from licenced mines with excellent drinking quality; a bore hole; electric entrance gate; 2 charging stations for electric vehicles; Starlink internet; air-conditioning; cobblestone driveway and footpaths. There are an abundance of fruit trees and wonderful plants... Camelias grow here and only in this area. There are Orange trees, Lemon, Fig; Olive, Cork Oak, Plums, Quince, Medronho, and Avocados.

This wonderful property is located in a very special area 25 minutes from the stunning beaches of the South coast and 30 minutes to the spectacular West coast famed for its surfing. Faro international airport is approximately 1 hour away.

If you are looking for a life of rural charm, then you may just have found it.

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