Talo osta in Montes de Alvor, Faro

5-BEDROOM BUNGALOW WITH 2/3-BEDROOM SELF-CONTAINED 'GRANNY FLAT'. Heated Pool, Air Conditioning, Solar Panels, Central Heating, Lift to Self-Contained Flat . The villa is located in Montes de Alvor, a quiet community of premium villas and townhouses within 2.5km of the fishing village of Alvor, which is renowned for its long sandy beach and extensive boardwalk. There are multiple golf courses within a few minutes' drive - the championship course at Penina being just 5 minutes by car. The 8 x 4m pool is heated by an air-source heat pump and has in-pool lighting and a 'martini shelf' at the deep end, as well as a thermal cover. The whole property benefits from recently-installed air conditioning, including the self-contained flat and corridors. Solar panels provide domestic hot water and central heating radiators are supplied by a dedicated heat pump, which also maintains domestic hot water on (rare) cloudy days. Access to the self-contained flat is by means of an internal lift. The whole property has been recently re-furbished to a high standard with attention to every detail. The 62 sq.m. Lounge is light and airy, having no less than four patio doors to the pool terrace plus a 'juliet' balcony with views to the Monchique hills. It also benefits from a Fogo Montana log fire. The kitchen is open-plan to the lounge with granite worktops and a breakfast bar. All major appliances are latest-model Bosch items, including pyrolitic main oven, microwave/second oven, four-element induction cooktop, gas wok burner and dishwasher. The Master Bathroom benefits from an enclosed sauna/shower and a jacuzzi bath. The pool is surrounded by a part-covered non-slip terrace and deck, with awnings, solar-heated pool shower, multiple lighting options, outside kitchen with granite worktops, sink, gas hob and refrigerator and a traditional 'churrasco' barbecue. In additon to the self-conatained 'granny flat', the basement also contains a workshop (which could easily be converted to an 8th bedroom), a small office area and extensive storage areas. Gardens are low-maintenance, being mainly laid to natural stone chippings, with raised beds for vegetables and herbs, mature exotic trees and shrubs and a programmer-controlled irrigation system. There is also a log store and secure storage for tools and equipment. The entire property is securely enclosed by a perimeter wall with remote-controlled vehicle gates to front and rear driveways, security and perimeter lighting, sophisticated alarm system and pre-installation for security cameras. The present owners have an 'AL' holiday letting licence and the property is ideal for large-party holidays or as a small B&B, with the possibility of on-site manager accommodation in the self-contained flat.