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Algarve, Santa Catarina da Fonte do Bispo, Portugal

£383,975
€435,000
Divine Home, Portugal
PROPERTY TYPE

Villa

BEDROOMS

2

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

1,356 sq ft

126 sq m

Key features

  • Charming
  • renovated country cottage
  • 2 bedrooms
  • swimming pool
  • low maintenance plot
  • peaceful location

Description

Lovely, converted country cottage in a peaceful location near Santa Catarina de Fonte do Bispo and just a short drive to Tavira and S. Brás de Alportel.

The cottage comprises a fitted country kitchen, lovely living/dining room with fireplace and access to the terrace, a spacious double bedroom, an additional living room with feature fireplace and sitting area that is currently used as a second bedroom and a family bathroom. The cottage features wooden tongue and groove ceilings throughout.

Separate to the cottage is the laundry annex, with a separate toilet and wash hand basin.

Outside is also a wooden shed, which is mainly used as a wood store. To the side and rear of the house is a large BBQ patio with a large carob tree which provides welcome shade, and at the rear another long covered balcony, used for outside dining/relaxing and more shade. A shaded car port is situated to one side of the house.

The 8m x 4m salt water swimming pool is set on a spacious terrace with plenty of room for sunbathing and gazing at the countryside views. A gazebo provides yet more comfortable shade.

The garden is planted with mature trees,shrubs and flowers which are largely drought resistant. The cottage is surrounded by attractive, hill-walking trails and is about 25 minutes walk/5mins drive from the small village of Santa Catarina, which has several shops, including 2 small supermarkets, a chemist and paper shop as well as cafes/bars, one bank and a garage.

A fabulous home or holiday home in peaceful countryside. Contact us for a viewing.


REF: SVP2480
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Algarve, Santa Catarina da Fonte do Bispo, Portugal

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Distances are straight line measurements
  • Faro(International)
    13.6 miles

Advice on buying Portuguese property

Learn everything you need to know to successfully find and buy a property in Portugal.

About Divine Home, Portugal

Do you like a property and are you considering purchasing it in Portugal?

With the 7 steps below you can complete a succesful purchase in Portugal:

1. Location - decide the area that you want to be in

2. Properties - make a selection of properties or choose an agency in Portugal that helps you find the right properties. This agent can also accommodate you on all viewings. Always choose an agent with an official AMI-license number in Portugal. We are happy to explain more about the buying service.

3. Viewings - once you have booked your flights, pre-book the viewings for the properties you wish to see. If you choose a buyer agent to work for you, the agent can schedule all visits for you.

4. Offer - when you have found the right property, you put in an offer to come to agreement with the seller

5. Choose the right lawyer - when purchasing in Portugal it is important to have a good, trustable, communicative lawyer. The lawyer is your legal advisor on the purchase.

6. Sign a promissory contract; onceit is important that this contract contains all the necessary conditions for you. When signing this contract the purchase is legally binding under the conditions of the contract. In the contract the date for the title deed at the notary is mentioned; this is the moment where you will receive the keys and become the owner of the property.

7. Title deed - before going to the notary to sign for the title deed, it is advisable to check the house on the day of the title deed and write down the meter readings to have all utility contracts being transmitted from the vendor to yourself. This avoids being disconnected which can take 2-3 weeks to get connected again to water or electricity.

Do you want help in finding the right property for you? We are happy to explain to you how we can help. Navigating a foreign market is easier with a local expert on your side.

Contact us via the phone number(s) or email address shown on the page and we will help you find your dream home purchase successfully!

Divine Home – with 4 offices spread in the Algarve and the Alentejo

AMI-license: 11606

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