Algarve, Estói, Portugal

Some properties solve a single problem well. This one solves several at once.
Set in the quiet countryside near Estoi — one of the Algarve's most characterful and unhurried villages — this substantial property occupies two urban plots totalling 14,054 m², with uninterrupted views across the Algarve hills to the coastline beyond. It is fully self-contained, practically self-sufficient, and configured to work as a single expansive family home, two independent residences sharing a plot, or a main house with generous accommodation for guests or extended family.
The architecture reflects the property's layered history: a traditional original section, a considered modern extension, and a separate guest cottage — all on land that is private, landscaped, and entirely your own.
The Main House
The original wing is built around a generous open-plan kitchen, lounge and dining area, where large sliding doors draw the inside out onto a sun-filled terrace and pool. On the ground floor, a double bedroom and family bathroom complete the level. Upstairs, two bedroom suites each open onto private terraces — both with views that reach the coast.
The Eastern Wing
Connected to the main house but designed with its own entrance, the modern eastern wing adds a spacious living room with high ceilings, a well-appointed kitchenette, a further bedroom suite, and its own sunny terrace. It functions seamlessly as an extension of the main home when the whole family is together — and equally well as a fully independent residence when it isn't. Two families. One property. Separate lives, shared land.
The Guest Cottage
A further separate wooden guest cottage sits within the grounds, providing self-contained accommodation with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and an open-plan living area with kitchenette. Ideal for visiting family, long-term guests, or simply the kind of flexibility that larger properties benefit from.
The Grounds
The land is fully fenced and secured by an automatic electric gate, with ample parking for several vehicles. Natural landscaping — trees, stone walls, terraced areas — gives the exterior a settled, organic quality. A storage shed serves practical needs. There is room, for those who want it, to develop the land further.
Technical
The property is designed to run with a high degree of independence from the grid. A photovoltaic solar system handles much of the energy load. A private borehole supplies water, supplemented by a rainwater collection and storage system. Automatic irrigation maintains the grounds without effort. Air conditioning is installed throughout part of the property; two log burners provide warmth and character during the cooler months. Underfloor heating adds further comfort.
Location
Estoi sits at that rare intersection of genuine countryside peace and practical connectivity. The village is known for its palace, its Roman ruins, and its quiet, local rhythm. Faro International Airport is approximately 20 minutes by road. Olhão, São Brás de Alportel, Tavira and the beaches of the Ria Formosa are all within comfortable reach.
The views from this property face south and west over the Algarve's rolling landscape to the sea. They don't require explanation.
Property Details

Reference: 378-005-C
Type: Multi-unit country property — main house + independent wing + guest cottage
Build area: 251 m²
Total land: 14,054 m² (two urban plots)
Bedrooms: 6 across main house and eastern wing (plus cottage)
Bathrooms: Multiple — en-suite to principal bedrooms
Pool: Yes, with terrace and sun areas
Solar: Photovoltaic system
Water: Private borehole + rainwater collection
Heating: Partial AC, underfloor heating, two log burners
Parking: Gated, multiple vehicles
Location: Near Estoi village, Faro, Central Algarve
Price: €985,000

All details are indicative and believed to be accurate at time of publication. Furnishings and contents are subject to agreement between buyer and seller. All information should be independently verified prior to making an offer.
REF: 378-005-C