Huis voor Kopen in Hortas en Moinhos, Faro

Composition of the house: Three bedrooms, one of which is independent), an entrance hall, library office, a living room, a kitchen, a dining room, a bathroom - WC, a veranda, a storage room, an attic, a garage, a workshop, a pond with a fountain. The property extends over a plot of 1531sqm. The surface of the house is 157.16sqm. The surface of the annexes is 50.70sqm, the surface of the garage is 49.64sqm. The total of the real estate locations is 257.50sqm. The house has been restored, typically Algarve, walls of 60 -70 cms, the rooms are not always very large, small windows, French window to the living room, all designed as in the past to protect against the summer sun, cold Winter. The summer temperature is therefore pleasant. The land was originally designed by a landscaper and is made up of shrubs, flowers, cacti, various plants, etc. ensuring flowering and green plants in all seasons. These plants are adapted to the local climate of Gralheira, to the terrain and require little watering. The green spaces are designed according to the so-called 'dry garden' system (30 cms of sand, a canvas permeable to water and on top of decorative pebbles.) The property is watered by an automatic irrigation system according to the process drip, from a reserve of 30,000 liters of water and it is controlled by a watering programming box. The garden has been embellished by a large fountain with 3 basins; 2.70 m high, placed in the center of a pool about 3 m in diameter, which gives it a spectacular cachet. The property is served by two entrances, one at the foot of the house, the second serving the garage from an alley called 'the royal alley' which is over its entire length, on the right and on the left, planted with flowers, shrubs, cacti, etc. watered by the irrigation system in place. An audio door entry and camera controlled from the house, with color screen, allows you to filter your visitors and automatically open the gate without having to leave. The gate is equipped with an automatic opening system, which you control from a mini remote control, which you carry with your key, which allows its remote-controlled opening in your car! A gate opening control system is also installed in the entrance hall of the house. The garage located at the end of the 'royal alley' with a surface area of 49.64sqm can accommodate two cars and leaves room on the sides for various storage spaces. The roof is made of imitation Algarvian tiles, lined with insulation against the cold and the sun. It was renovated in February 2021. It can also be used as a room to receive many friends. A door gives access to the annex building which serves as a workshop and tool storage. It can be considered to transform this room into a studio. The garden part, independent, can possibly be the subject of a building plot. We leave the garden part by a majestic and immense staircase which leads to the residential part. This residential part is also served by a wide entrance door, which allows you to come there also with a large vehicle. The residential part is made up of part of the annex, the house, a small piece of land behind the house and a huge tiled terrace allowing you to have a barbecue and receive many friends. It is a typical Algarvian house with 70 cm thick walls, providing excellent insulation against the cold in winter and the heat in summer. The house always stays cool in the summer. Typically Algarvian, it is easy and inexpensive to heat. From the terrace, you have an exceptional view of the valley, the first mountains of the southern Algarve and you can even see, between two mountains, a very small piece of the sea! In fact, this location allows you to go on foot for walks in these mountains, but also in 20 minutes to be on a beach! Spain is 45 minutes away by motorway, the airport 20 minutes away. Many department stores (Lidl, Pingo Doce, Continente, Intermarché!) and shopping centers are nearby. In Sao Bras de Alportel, one km away, there are all the administrations, which saves you long administrative trips. The high school is 800 m away. Highways, train stations are close. The location of this luxury property, located in the center of the Algarve, in the residential area near Faro, located in a quiet place, without community and close neighbors is therefore exceptional. The house has two bedrooms, plus a bedroom in the annex. (3 rooms). This room was once the medical office of the doctor who occupied this magnificent property for a long time. There is an entrance that can be used for the office and library area, a living room with a magnificent fireplace, a large fully fitted kitchen, a small dining room for intimate guests, a modern bathroom redone in 2018 and a large veranda equipped with a washbasin cabinet, a barbecue where you can accommodate about twenty people. There is an attic and a small room next to the kitchen to store what you want. Behind the house a small ground, or one can extend the linen. The house is equipped with a fireplace with an insert, a heat pump, hot-cold and programmable electric radiators for the bathroom or other rooms. A dish to receive satellites is in place as well as an MEO dish for Portuguese TV receptions on subscription if desired. The recessed wiring is in place and opens into the living room, a bedroom, the kitchen with different reception on 2 TVs. The windows, the secure entrance door and the bay window of the burglar-proof kitchen are of German origin, changed in 2019,2020 and they are at maximum sound and thermal insulation qualities, burglar-proof, thus ensuring a maximum gain in terms of cold, noise and heat. Hot water is supplied by a solar tank system. During sunny days, the water is very hot, lukewarm if it is not sunny, but you can use a box to heat the water in the hot water tank using electricity. Obviously we cut the power supply or not, according to his choice. The annex is composed of a room for DIY or various storage (which can be transformed into a bedroom after fitting out) and a large room converted into a bedroom. It can be transformed into a studio, the equipment of the bathroom part is on site and the arrival of the hot and cold water supply, is to be realized but is already planned and it arrives outside. The two rooms in the annex are supplied with electricity. In front of the house and under the terrace, a reserve tank of 30,000 liters of water is in place for the programmed watering of the landscaped garden. A complete architect's file, (2017-2018) with building permit agreement, for extension of the house, swimming pool in addition to the pool, redesign of the garage, will be given to you at the time of the sale, with all the plans relating to the land, to the existing house, thus guaranteeing you the various surfaces, locations and lengths of the property. (To be relaunched and modified according to your wishes) *** Casas do Sotavento is a prestigious family business that stands out for the high quality standards of its products and projects. Recognized both in Portugal and abroad, the company's mission is to provide an 'uncomplicated' and peaceful experience to its customers, employees and investors. Casas do Sotavento's commitment is to treat all people with the same respect and attention that we like to receive. This is reflected in all stages of a process, from choosing the property, to closing the transaction with a focus on the satisfaction of all parties. In addition, the company prides itself on maintaining a high level of transparency, rigor and honesty in all its interactions. If you are looking for a reliable company, with a reputable and experienced team to help you find the property of your dreams, the right investment or projects, Casas do Sotavento is certainly the right choice! Contact us today to find out more about our products and services.