Algarve, Olhão, Portugal

This house represents a part of the history of the city of Olhão, it is probably the only and the last old chalet that still exists today in its original style, also having a private garden of 120.00 m2 in the center of the city, with swimming pool.

It has been completely renovated recently, respecting the style of the time, as well as the original materials, down to the smallest detail, with all modern comforts.

Most of these chalets, of which very few still exist today, were built by wealthy fish canners and shipowners who, during the first half of the twentieth century, made their fortune thanks to the abundance of fish in the Ria Formosa. Several of these industrialists, French, Spanish and Italian, transmitted this type of particularly opulent architecture to the small town of Olhão.

All the attributes that make this type of residence so rare are gathered in this one: the hydraulic mosaic floors, a traditional handmade coating used in the early twentieth century, the walls preserved in *School* a mural painting technique imitating marble, the ceilings all adorned with the original moldings and the floors of the rooms in the original parquet as well. Even more imposing, its ceiling height of 4.00 m, make this residence a *Petit Palais*.

The house welcomes us with a majestic entrance, which already hints at the splendor that is to come, followed by an equally beautiful vestibule and a corridor, adorned along its entire length by the walls in school, which leads us to the discovery of 3 bedrooms, one of which is en suite, and the other an office/library (which can also be a bedroom), a very cozy and bright living room surrounded by moldings on the walls and ceiling, the dining room that also has its molded ceiling and an exceptional volume and, finally, two bathrooms, one of which is private.

The stairs inside the house take us to the 1st floor where the master-suite of more than 35.00 m2 is located, very quiet, with a beautiful unobstructed view over the city and the garden. It has a private room, bedroom, dressing room and bathroom. The floor also includes a laundry room and access to the large terrace of more than 127.00 m2 well distributed, with garden furniture under a pergola, several plants and water to water them. There is a beautiful view over the rooftops of the city.

The fully equipped kitchen, with Falcon stove, transports us to the countryside in a refined atmosphere. The tall French windows with small glazing open onto a very quiet garden, and yet we are right in the center of town. This 120.00 m2 garden has a large terrace with summer kitchen. A mulberry tree, which has been in the garden since the origin of the house, brings a welcome freshness in the summer. A lemon tree and a monstera have also found a place there. The garden floor is covered by a Portuguese pavement and the salt pool, surrounded by an exotic coating in Ipé wood, is equipped with an electric awning, diatomaceous earth filtration and automatic quality control.

You still have the possibility to rent a garage for €160.00 per month, right in front of the house, and buy a boat with a place in the Marina of Olhão.

If you are looking for a truly exceptional and unique residence, especially in the beautiful city of Olhão, this one has every chance to seduce you.


REF: VVPO360