Algarve, Santa Bárbara de Nexe, Portugal

Set in an elevated and wonderfully private position near Santa Bárbara, this exceptional four- to five-bedroom villa offers a rare sense of tranquillity, surrounded by sweeping countryside and uninterrupted views that stretch towards the coastline. From its elevated setting, the property feels beautifully connected to its natural surroundings, while retaining an intimate sense of seclusion and privacy.

Designed to embrace the light and the landscape, the home unfolds naturally across its different levels. The main living and dining spaces are warm and inviting, centred around a wood-burning fireplace and opening seamlessly onto a generous terrace. Here, the countryside becomes part of the living experience, with open views providing a peaceful backdrop from morning through to sunset.

A library offers a versatile space that could also be transformed into an additional bedroom, while the independent kitchen enjoys direct access to an outdoor dining area an idyllic setting for long, relaxed meals with family and friends.

Upstairs, an elegant office opens onto its own terrace, accompanied by two further bedroom suites. The principal suite is particularly generous, creating a quiet retreat within the home. A freestanding bathtub and separate shower add a sense of understated luxury, while direct access to the private terrace allows the day to begin and end with views across the countryside towards the ocean beyond.

The lower level is filled with natural light and continues the home's feeling of comfort and connection to the outdoors. An en suite bedroom opens directly onto the pool terrace, while a private gym, sauna and generous storage areas provide everything needed for relaxed, effortless living.

Outside, the property has been thoughtfully designed around privacy, comfort and enjoyment. Mature landscaping creates a sense of seclusion around the heated saltwater pool and outdoor shower, while the surrounding terraces offer a variety of spaces for quiet mornings, leisurely afternoons and memorable evenings beneath the open sky.

Practicality has been considered with equal care. A spacious two-car garage with EV charging, photovoltaic panels, a private water well and an elevator connecting all levels ensure that the home is as functional as it is beautiful.

Adding to the property's sense of possibility is an existing ruin, offering the opportunity subject to the necessary approvals to create an independent guest house, a private gym, a creative studio or an intimate lounge. It is a rare opportunity to shape an additional space around the way you wish to live.

More than simply a beautiful home, this is a place designed to be experienced a peaceful retreat where light, landscape and privacy come together, offering a slower, more considered way of living close to the coast.
Energy Rating: C
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