Sao Bartolomeu de Messines, Algarve, Portugal

This traditional and cosey 2 bedroom single story villa is set in a manageable plot of 1575m2, with mature fruit trees.
It is fully fenced, secure & private, yet just a short distance from the village of Benaciate with 2 cafe's and mini mercado.
Located between Silves & Messines, it is a 10 minute drive into the larger towns with several supermarkets & restaurants, and easy access onto the A2.

Electric gates welcome you into the property with a gravel drive, a roundabout & plenty of parking for several vehicles, there is a covered car port to the side of the villa.
The front door opens into the hallway with bedrooms either side - There are 2 double bedrooms with Samsung smart air conditioning / heating.
The large, bright south facing lounge / diner also has Samsung smart air conditioning & a salamander wood burner, with patio doors leading onto the sunny terrace.
There is a modern bathroom with walk-in shower, w/c, vanity unit, extractor fan and electric towel radiator, as well as a separate guest toilet with vanity.
The recently renovated kitchen has granite worktops, eye-level oven, induction hob with extractor and a dishwasher. There is plenty of storage in the kitchen and also in the pantry, with washing machine.
From the pantry, stairs lead up to the spacious loft area with Velux window and tiled floor, which could be used as a 3rd bedroom, study / office, or for storage - There is also an additional toilet & basin in this space.
The door from the kitchen leads out onto the covered veranda which wraps around the side & front of the villa.
All PVC double glazed windows are fitted with fly screens & shutters. Water supply for the house is from Silves Council, and waste is via a private fossa.

The south facing terrace has a double sink & shower with hot & cold water, a large private area with enough space for a large table to enjoy entertaining.
Gravel paths lead you around the mature garden and to the workshop / storage shed with electric, it's own garden bar, and a sun deck with amazing views, where you can watch the sun set behind the hills.
The garden has several well established fruit trees - Orange, lemon, fig, plum, peach & avocado, which is set up with irrigation from a water tank, filled from it's own private borehole. There is also space to put a pool, if desired.
With several seating areas you can always find some sun or shade, as needed, and there is plenty of room for entertaining.

Last Updated: 2:10 PM - Friday, August 15, 2025