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- Charming Portuguese Villa with large swimming pool,
secluded gardens and spectacular views.
Location: Fonte do Bispo, Santa Catarina.
Plot: Approx. 40.000 m2. Covered area approx. 250m2.
Description:
Five bedroom villa with swimming pool on an idyllic location with sea view
near by Fonte do Bispo and Santa Catarina. Surrounded by the unspoilt
beautiful nature of the East Algarve, this property is only a 35 minute
drive from Faro Airport. Tavira is approx. a 12 minute drive away and is one
of the nicest laidback places to visit. It is very easy to lose track of
time in Tavira, a lovely old town with a long history where time stood
still. You can spend hours strolling the charming cobblestone streets with
it's many restaurants, shops, bars and terraces to enjoy a refreshment in
the sun. The old palace is nearby and the beach of Ilha de Tavira is within
walking distance and has many small restaurants. A visit to the recently
renovated Pousada (Inn) is recommended. This is a very nice destination all
year round. During the summer months there is a boat ferry from the center
of town, opposite the Happy Homes office, going to Ilha de Tavira and Quatro
Aguas.
Sta Catarina, a charming little village is only a 5 minute drive away. Here
they organize once a month a gypsy market that is well worth a visit. There
are several superb golf courses and many blue flag beaches with excellent
water sport facilities to choose from within a 15/20 minute drive. The nearest restaurant
is a little gem known only by residents living in the area which you pass on
your way from Faro Airport to the property.
It is located in a local Bed & Breakfast called Quinta de Fonte do Bispo,
where the owners also organize many events to be enjoyed by both their own
guests and residents/visitors from the area. Large supermarkets you'll find in
Sao Bras, Loule and Tavira. The nearest supermarket (Loja Fresca) is in Sta
Catarina.
The villa - bungalow style -
is nicely designed, all living
quarters are on the ground floor. The house consist of a hallway leading to
the very spacious living room with wood burner stove and dining area with
seating for 10 people. The A fully equipped kitchen with adjacent
dining/breakfast room. There are five double bedrooms all with built in
wardrobes, five bathrooms (two en-suite). Access form the living room to the
South facing semi-covered terraces with table & chairs and surrounding
beautiful and mature landscaped gardens. The swimming pool is fully fenced
and as such friendly for children and can be reached via a decorative
natural stone staircase down to the gate where you'll find the large (15
meter length) swimming pool with lawn, sun terrace, outside shower and sun
loungers. On the terrace on south side of the swimming pool there is a built
in stone bench from where you can enjoy beautiful far reaching views of the
surrounding nature towards the sea. The dining table under the semi
covered terrace with BBQ area over looking the gardens is a perfect place
for that all-important 'Al Fresco' dining. The large living area is equipped
with TV (Cable TV with international channels, DVD player, Audio system, books
and
magazines. The kitchen is equipped with a
large fridge freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, gas cooker / hob, microwave, toaster,
kettle and all utensils, pots, pans etc. A board and iron are available. All
rooms have central heating (gas fired) and therefore makes this villa also
ideal for stays outside of the summer season.
Children of all age are welcome. Having children of their
own, the owners have ensured the grounds are as child friendly as possible.
The pool area is walled/fenced to three sides and fencing / gates have been installed at the
entrances with childproof latches.
Ample parking space provided.
Distances: Faro: 30 km; Sta Catarina: 12 km; Tavira: 22 km; Beach:
24 km; Sao Bras de Alportel: 18km; Golf : 25 km.
Prices: 4 persons
| 5 or more
Euro
650 | 850
January, February, March, April, November, December
Euro
750 | 975 May,
October
Euro 925 | 1100
June, September
Euro 1650
July, August
Prices are per week. Bed linen and towels included. Pool/beach
towels are not included.
Changeover cleaning included. Minimum stay one week. Surcharge applicable for
shorter stays. Long stays possible: rates on request. Sorry, no
pets allowed and no smoking inside the property (plenty of room outside). Changeover day: flexible.
Gas fired central heating charged separate, Euro 100 per large gas bottle.
One bottle last for approximately one week.
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