Sal, Cape Verde

There is nowhere else on Sal that offers such expansive, uninterrupted, elevated views of the ocean, white sand beaches, tropical gardens and swimming pools as a Paradise Beach penthouse. The award-winning architecture, construction quality and sheer expanse of living space, indoor and outdoor, give this duplex the absolute "wow" factor.

As soon as you enter the lounge and see the wide stretch of ocean, you will realise that you are in an apartment in a league of its own. And that is before you go upstairs! The staggering, 180°, unobscured ocean views are repeated from each of the three bedrooms. And those views are perennial, as the resort skyline from this angle is fully finished, and nothing can be built between the frontline here at Paradise Beach and the ocean.

This furnished penthouse is in the most popular and completed block, Block 3. Though there are both permanent residents and tourists, this duplex is above it all, and so very quiet, secure and private. Fans adore Paradise Beach, though it remains uncompleted, for its remote, peaceful environs and proximity to an unspoilt beach.

With top quality, solid construction, good furniture, fixtures and fittings, this new-to-market duplex represents an exclusive retreat from the hustle and bustle of Santa Maria and the louder west coast hotel resorts. Designed so that the outside space is an extension of the indoors, the apartment, laid to tile throughout, comprises:

FIRST FLOOR
Large hallway, with open staircase to the left and ample storage space
To the right, from the hall,
Downstairs cloakroom
Separate door to the open plan dining area, with a large dining table and six chairs
On the right, a corner fully-fitted kitchen, inc. dishwasher, large fridge-freezer, good sized hot water heater and washing machine, range of floor, eye level and full-length cupboards with windows overlooking the resort and golf course
Living area with two sofas, coffee table, sideboard, TV, air conditioning and double-glazed patio doors with flyscreens opening out onto:
25+ square metre first floor balcony with face-on panoramic sea and pool views

Straight ahead, door opening into
Large first floor double or twin bedroom with sea views from the bed, alcoves, large wardrobes, bedside tables, plus an ensuite shower room, with its own sliding patio doors onto the balcony

With vaulted ceilings and frosted window, the staircase leads to
SECOND FLOOR
To the left, a double bedroom with wardrobes, and aluminium and glass double-glazed doors out onto the second-floor balcony
Family bathroom
Hallway with separate patio door to the balcony
Second double bedroom, wardrobes and double-glazed doors onto the upstairs balcony.

This second-floor balcony has even greater views, and offers the equivalent of two more rooms in space.

MUST BE SEEN TO BE TRULY APPRECIATED.

Set on the glorious, untamed west coast of Sal, just 5 minutes from Santa Maria and 15 minutes from the airport, Paradise Beach is a developing resort with huge potential. Directly opposite the 18-hole golf course to the east and Melia Dunas to the south, it covers 283,000 square metres of prime coastal real estate - the equivalent of 19 football pitches. With immaculate gardens and excellent swimming pools, it is a tranquil retreat from the hustle and bustle of Santa Maria, with some of the most spacious accommodation and best sea views of any resort on Sal. Paradise Beach is loved by professionals, fishermen, walkers and surfers, to name but a few - those seeking a more laid back,, tranquil pace of life. It is not packed with kids' clubs, bars, noisy pools, clubs and restaurants, but all are available within a short walk at the neighbouring Melia resorts and Bikini Beach.

Plans are well underway for completion of the resort with a hotel and further amenities, meaning that this could be a shrewd investment for the medium to long term. For now, however. Paradise Beach offers excellent value for money and a glorious retreat from the stresses of everyday life.