Luxurious, Charming West Algarve Villa with Pool

Luxury villa in Algarve, exudes a stunning Anglo-Portuguese ambience with its careful decoration, and outstanding gardens and exterior spaces. A little slice of old worlde Portugal in the unspoilt Western Algarve. The ideal home away from home for those who appreciate comfort, attention to detail, fine living and the commitment to relaxation. The immaculate house and its impeccable gardens are clearly a labour of love for the owners who live nearby and welcome guests with open arms. Stories of planting the magnificent gardens over the years, a history of every work of art and a story behind each piece of furniture are what make this an enchanting retreat ideal for family reunions, get together and special occasions. Set in 2.5 acres of complete privacy there are gardens, patios and terraces to lose yourself in or to be enjoyed with the group for al fresco dinner under the stars or long, lingering mid-day lunches. A large pool for family fun and plenty of shady trees for reading and relaxing. A welcoming home with an emphasis on comfort and charm is decorated with tantalizing pieces from around the world; a home that tells stories and beckons the guest to enjoy and slow down. A bi-level living-dining room opens to covered patios and makes a wonderful space for entertaining both indoors and out. SPECIAL FEATURES Private swimming pool (not heated) 2.5 acres of landscaped gardens Partial sea views Cottage in the grounds with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a fully fitted and equipped kitchen, living room, TV and patios Terrace for up to 30 with retractable awning Gas grill Yoga studio (A/C) Fully fitted and equipped kitchen Wine fridge Water features Pond Sport facilities (Table tennis, pétanque, badminton, croquet and football) Lawns for events up to 100 Mosquito screens in all rooms Satellite TV - Netflix / Apple TV WIFI Heat and AC LIVING AREAS A welcoming bi-level open living and dining room opens on two sides to lovely terraces which add an outside extension to living and dining. Warm terracotta floors outlined with Portuguese tiles and plenty of snuggly sofas and chairs make ideal places for pre-dinner cocktails or afternoon tea. With a million twinkling fairy lights, the dining patio becomes a fantasy outdoor space for dinner under the stars for special occasions and celebrations. A separate fully-equipped kitchen is traditional and welcoming. The two-bedroom cottage in the grounds also has a fully fitted and equipped kitchen, living room, TV and patios. Gardens and Spaces Just over 2.5 beautiful hillside acres have been lovingly tended to create pathways that lead the curious on a horticultural journey. From Zen garden located outside the spacious and romantic Yoga studio with its billowy white curtains and floor-to-ceiling push-back glass doors, to the Italian garden complete with cherubic fountain babbling away to lull the most strenuous downward dog, to Mediterranean gardens complete with mature avocado trees and all manner of citrus trees just waiting for guests to pluck a tasty morsel for breakfast. Continuing onto lush lawns and pond compete with leaping frogs! BEDROOMS AND BATHROOMS Bedrooms are distributed between the main house and a delightful 2-bedroom cottage. The main house offers 8 well-sized, beautifully furnished bedrooms, each with its own décor motif and colour scheme, carefully chosen colour palettes and distinctive furnishings. Four bedrooms are located upstairs and four down. An enchanting cottage in the garden offers an additional 2 bedrooms and a sofa bed in the large living room. Bedrooms 5,6 and the cottage all have their own exterior access. MASTER SUITE 1 – UPSTAIRS MAIN HOUSE Sleeps 2 –King-size four-poster bed and single sofa bed. Walk-in dressing room with mini-fridge and TV. En-suite bathroom with walk-in rain-head shower, single vanity and jetted tub with handheld shower. Patio overlooking gardens. BEDROOM 2 – UPSTAIRS MAIN HOUSE Sleeps 3 – King-size bed + single bed or three twin beds. Large room. En-suite bathroom with walk-in rain head shower, twin vanities and bathtub with handheld shower. Access to private furnished patio with garden and sea views. BEDROOM 3 - UPSTAIRS MAIN HOUSE Sleeps 2 – King-size bed or 2 twins. En-suite bathroom with corner shower cubicle with rain head, bathtub with handheld shower and single vanity. Access to patio overlooking pool. Garden views. BEDROOM 4 – UPSTAIRS MAIN HOUSE Sleeps 2 – King-size bed or 2 twins. Sunny room. En-suite bathroom with single vanity, and bathtub/shower combo. Access to private furnished patio with partial sea views. BEDROOM 5 – GROUND MAIN HOUSE Sleeps 2 – King-size bed or 2 twins. TV and minibar. En-suite bathroom with walk-in shower and single vanity. A lovely garden suite with access to a private furnished patio. BEDROOM 6 - GROUND MAIN HOUSE Sleeps 2 – King-size bed or 2 twins. En-suite bathroom with bathtub and single vanity. A lovely garden suite with access to the pool and communal patio. BEDROOM 7 - GROUND MAIN HOUSE Sleeps 2 - King-size bed or 2 twins. Smaller room. TV. En-suite bathroom with walk-in shower and single vanity. Exterior access which doubles as a private patio space. BEDROOM 8 – GROUND MAIN HOUSE Sleeps 2 - King-size bed or 2 twins. Smaller room. TV. En-suite bathroom with walk-in shower and single vanity. Exterior access which doubles as a private patio space. Two-bedroom Cottage on grounds (Sleeps 4) BEDROOM 9 - COTTAGE Sleeps 2 – King-size bed or 2 twins. En-suite bathroom with walk-in rain-head shower. BEDROOM 10 - COTTAGE Sleeps 1 – Twin bed. Use of separate bathroom with bathtub/shower combo. LIVING ROOM – COTTAGE Sleeps 1 – Sofa bed ALL BEDROOMS HAVE HOTEL-QUALITY LINENS, BEDDING AND TOWELS, POOL AND BEACH TOWELS, SAFES, TOILETRIES, MOSQUITO SCREENS, SHUTTERS AND/OR BLACKOUT BLINDS, HAIRDRYERS, ROBES, A/C, HEAT, WIFI, LUGGAGE RACKS, HEATED TOWEL RAILS, UNDERFLOOR HEATING IN BATHROOMS. FOUR BEDROOMS HAVE TVS.