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TWO CHARACTERFUL HOMES in PEACEFUL SETTING - IDEAL FOR A B&B BUSINESS

450,000
Near São Marcos da Serra,
Central Algarve
2 + 4 Bedrooms
1 + 2 Bathrooms
298 m2
6.62 Ha.
16.36 Acres
TBC Energy Rating

TWO CHARACTERFUL HOMES in PEACEFUL SETTING IDEAL FOR A B&B BUSINESS

We are offering a very unusual property that sprawls across its own ridgeline comprising of one traditional pretty Two Bedroom ‘Blue and White’ semi-detached home that could easily be converted to be a 4 bedroom village style home with great outdoor seating and dining areas with access to a large detached Smoke/Oven House with large cooks preparation area and is of course ideal for the curing of meats and/or baking bread in the oven.  Along the rear terrace is a beautiful ‘Mellow Cream’ second traditional style, but very modern home comprising 3/4 Double Bedrooms with three FULLY EQUIPPED Shower rooms, fabulous living room with working fireplace, an open plan American style kitchen a large Island with built in induction hob and ultra-modern extractor over, the island unit also incorporates a breakfast bar for four people. A lovely covered outside dining area, large attached Armazan/Workshop that has the possibility of being converted to form part of a Tourism B&B experience subject to Project Approval.  These lovely homes sit atop their own hill offering fabulous views across the surrounding hills and valleys below.  Outside are various terraces for guests to get the sun, productive fresh vegetable gardens, wide variety of excellent cropping fruit trees to satisfy the households and guests and also included are lovely table grape vines, large below terrace Armazan with water collection from the borehole, a detached animal house, gated parking area for at least 6 cars, plenty of space for a swimming pool subject to approval, fabulous mountain views and a good plentiful water supply. This property is ideal for getting that authentic Southern Europe setting often seen in films but very difficult to replicate.

**This property is a life style changer for sure, so be quick.**

Other Buildings & Information

Semi-detached TRADITIONAL FARMHOUSE - 98sqm²
FRONT GATED TERRACE
Having a retaining wall with central gateway, tiled flooring and additional covered seating area and stairway at the side giving access to first floor rooms (could be enclosed).
FIRST FLOOR
Solid flooring and smooth walls, awaiting further conversion works subject to approvals.
ENTRANCE HALL
Long corridor with all rooms off.
FAMILY BATHROOM
BEDROOM ONE
BEDROOM TWO
LOUNGE
FITTED KITCHEN WITH DINING AND SEATING AREAS
OUTSIDE
Lovely space in part covered, but also having space for sunbathing, dining, relaxing and enjoying the rural views.
LARGE SMOKE/OVEN HOUSE
minimum 11.28m²
Good sized room with additional traditional wood fired oven ideal for large roasts, Pizza and bread making….fabulous building for friends and guests to gather.
DETACHED QUINTA – 200m² (excluding Armazan)
N.B.
Most of the rooms are timber lined matching the walls, doors and ceilings giving the feel of a Swiss holiday chalet. All windows are double glazed and flooring tiled.
COVERED OUTSIDE DINING AREA
with sliding patio doors to both the kitchen/diner and to the living room.
LUXURY KITCHEN/DINER
Fully fitted with a really great area completely open plan so that the ‘chef’ is always part of the family or party. There is lots of granite worktop space, good modern designed fitted floor and wall units and a huge Island unit with built in induction hob, large modern extractor hood over, huge granite worktop that provides proper seating for at least 4 persons or doubles as a massive work surface.
LARGE LIVING ROOM AREA
Distinctly divided into three areas, but all fully interconnected. First area would be for a more formal sitting area, the middle area for a dining area and the final area more as a family room area with space for snooker and table tennis tables etc. Feature corner fireplace.
GUEST WC
With wash basin, shower cubicle, WC. and Bidet.
BEDROOM ONE
With Fitted wardrobes and an Ensuite Shower Room with large walk-in shower, WC, Bidet and fully tiled floor and walls.
BEDROOM TWO
With fitted wardrobes.
BEDROOM THREE
With fitted wardrobes.
BEDROOM FOUR/STUDY OFFICE
With fitted wardrobes.
FAMILY SHOWER ROOM
With twin wash basins set into a granite worktop, large shower, WC. and Bidet
ARMAZAN
37.67m²
Attached to the house and having a fitted working fireplace at one end and double doors at the other.
OUTSIDE
To the ‘front’ of the property is a private BBQ area with a proper fitted brick bbq and chimney over, good worktop space, excellent areas below for storing foods, bins etc. and a very useful fitted sink for rinsing food items and of course hands. To the rear of the property are pretty garden areas and a large hard surfaced areas providing a great mix for just relaxing or for the young to play ball games etc.
Wonderful views over the hills and mountains interspersed with flowering shrubs and climbers - very, very peaceful. Below this terrace is a very large Agricultural store with the water system and outside that area the ground is flat and currently used for growing fruit and vegetables in this beautiful rich soil. There are many varieties of fruit trees dotted around in plenty. The terraces and the land are all connected with each other making it very easy to keep control over the two properties (the property has two Articles).
POULTRY BUILDING
60m²
A large building ideal for keeping your chickens safe to lay their eggs.
ACCESS
Arriving at the property is along a tarmac road and then straight off onto the farm driveway, which is gated and opens into an area where at least 6 cars can be parked.
THE LAND
After the large flat area the land goes quite steeply down into the valley and then up again on the opposite side providing fantastic 360° views from the top. All this land is covered in typical wild plants of the Algarve and can be accessed with a 4x4 or tractor.

Further Information

TOURISM ACTIVITIES
The property has been used only as a family home and is not licensed for any tourism activity. Therefore a license will need to be applied for should the buyer wish to pursue this route.
LOCAL INFORMATION
The property is freehold with mains electric, own borehole, well and drainage is private. The village of Sao Marcos de Serra is just a 10 minute drive and offers a grocery store, restaurants and café/bars. More extensive shopping is at Sao Bartolomeu de Messines with restaurants, cafes, and all facilities expected of a modern town. Beaches are approx. 20 minutes drive, as is the large modern town of Albufeira. Faro Airport is approx. 35 minutes drive.
Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise that all rooms and any land are measured by you or your appointed solicitor or surveyor prior to purchase. All measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs, and plans are for guidance only. It should not be assumed that the property meets all the appropriate legal requirements.
Listing ID: 
141
2 Bedroom Cottage - 3-4 Bedroom House - Armazan - BBQ House - Agricultural Building - Poultry House - 6.62 Ha

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