Algarve, Santa Bárbara de Nexe, Portugal

At the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in the hamlet of Charneca, among the rolling hills of Santa Bárbara de Nexe, sits this ground level house surrounded by green nature with total privacy.

The village centre is only two minutes away and São Brás de Alportel, Loulé and Faro are all within easy reach.

The house strikes a balance between the character of a traditional Algarvian quinta and the comfort of a modern villa. Everything is on one level.

You enter under high wooden ceilings, and to the left, the living and dining area opens out, with warm wooden floors and a wood-burning fireplace. The fireplace heats more than the living room: ducts carry its warmth through the house to all three bedrooms, which makes for cosy winter evenings.
The open-plan kitchen comes fully equipped and connects naturally with the living spaces.

The sleeping wing has the typical Santa Catarina terracotta floor tiles, which keep it cool in summer. There are two bedrooms sharing a bathroom with shower, and a main bedroom with its own bathroom and bathtub.
For convenience, every bedroom has Daikin air conditioning.

Outside, the covered south-west-facing terrace is made for long lunches and golden-hour sunsets over the countryside.

A 4.5 x 8.5 m swimming pool, an irrigated garden that is fully fenced and several outdoor seating areas make the garden feel generous and private, and easy to look after. The green hills all around feel like a natural extension of the garden, with all of the beauty and none of the upkeep.

The house holds an active AL (Alojamento Local) licence. It suits buyers looking for a permanent home in the Algarve as well as investors who want to carry on an established holiday-rental business from day one.

With the possibility to acquire the furniture, the house is ready to move into, and it leaves room to add your own touches over time.

It is peaceful countryside living with open views, without giving up everyday convenience.
Energy Rating: B
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