Algarve, Olhão, Portugal

Welcome to a charming farm nestled on 1.9 hectares of land, beautifully bordered by a serene river and located within the peaceful urban area of Moncarapacho. This picturesque village, gently cradled between the Algarve mountains and the sea, offers a rare refuge from urban sprawl. Just 6 kilometers from the stunning beaches of Fuseta and the Ria Formosa Natural Park, and 3.7 kilometers from Via do Infante, the property represents the perfect balance between countryside tranquility and proximity to the Algarve's most pristine coastlines.

Living here means enjoying the authenticity of village life with privacy and a sense of intimacy, while still having the convenience of walking access to local shops and essential services. It's a place where modern life and nature coexist in harmony.

The main house, originally built in the late 19th century, was lovingly restored between 2003 and 2007. It has retained its original architectural charm while being upgraded with all modern comforts, including air conditioning in every room and solar panels for water heating. The ground floor spans 210 m² (with 147.4 m² of usable space) and includes a spacious kitchen with a pantry and laundry area, a generous 90 m² living room with a cozy fireplace, two entrances with welcoming halls, a cloakroom area, and a guest bathroom.

Upstairs, the first floor measures 140 m² (122.5 m² usable) and offers six bedroomsone of them en suiteas well as three bathrooms and a magnificent 70 m² terrace where you can enjoy the peaceful countryside views.

Separate from the main house is a second, fully autonomous home offering 170 m² of living space. It includes a living room with kitchenette, three bedrooms, a bathroom, a spacious hall (77 m²), and a wine cellar. Positioned at a comfortable distance from the main house, it guarantees privacy and has even been successfully used for local accommodation (AL), with a valid license. Nearby, there is also a dedicated area for firewood storage.

The large hall, with its soaring ceilings, offers incredible flexibility and could easily be transformed into a games room, home cinema, studio, workshop, or any other creative space that suits your lifestyle.

Outdoors, the property is simply enchanting. There is a wide grassy area, a sun-drenched patio, a wood-fired oven, and a lovely porch designed for al fresco dining. A Mediterranean garden blooms in front of the homes, while two storage rooms provide an additional 22 m² of usable space. A saltwater swimming pool measuring 11 x 5 meters invites you to relax under the southern sun, and a full-sized tennis court with support facilities completes the setting for both leisure and wellness.

A beautifully restored, large traditional waterwheel stands as a symbol of the property's heritage, complemented by two wells and three convenient entrances. There's a charming original pedestrian gate beside the main house, a vehicle gate that opens into a garden-framed parking area for four cars (with room for eight more), and another traditional gate at the far end of the property designed for agricultural equipment access.

The land itself is fertile and well-maintained, with a borehole that feeds both the swimming pool and the irrigation system. The property boasts an abundant variety of fruit treesmainly citrus, including oranges, mandarins, clementines, and lemonsas well as plum, pear, peach, cherimoya, banana, loquat, fig, pomegranate, mulberry, and persimmon trees. Almond, walnut, olive, and carob trees contribute not only beauty but a stable, ongoing income. A thriving vegetable garden supplies fresh, regional produce, while large deposits and a water tank support all agricultural activity.

This is more than a propertyit is a sanctuary. a true sanctuary where you can immerse yourself in the beauty of nature, uncover the rich history woven into the property, and ultimately shape it into a home that is uniquely and profoundly yours.
Energy Rating: B
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