FarmhouseSão Brás de Alportel (Portugal)

Ideal for those seeking expansive family accommodation across two Quintas or considering a business venture, early viewing is highly recommended. Located just a short drive from São Brás de Alportel, the property is nestled in a picturesque valley, conveniently within 20 minutes of Faro International Airport, the Algarve beaches, & the scenic Serra do Caldeirão.Enter through the electric gates & follow the impressive, long calçada driveway to the residences: Quinta A, a 116 m² single-storey dwelling, includes:Main entrance into a lobby leading to a fitted kitchen.An expansive open-plan living area with a traditional central fireplace, perfect for living, relaxing, & dining. Shuttered doors & windows ensure a light, airy ambiance & high ceilings further enhance this area.A spacious master bedroom with a dressing room & en-suite bathroom. A second large double bedroom & a family bathroom off an internal hallway, accessible from both the master bedroom & the sitting room.Potential to create an open-plan kitchen & a third bedroom from the existing living space, converting the current kitchen into a utility/cloakroom.A short walk across the calçada courtyard leads to Quinta B, a 244 m² single-storey residence featuring:Hallway that extends through to a charming, covered terrace.Large open-plan living space with a kitchen, dining, & seating area, an impressive fireplace, & large arched glass doors leading to the covered terrace, adorned with 18th-century millstones imported from Italy.An internal hallway leading to two spacious double bedrooms (one with access to the main hallway) & a family bathroom with an outdoor door.An additional large bathroom with an impressive arched window, which could easily be converted into another bedroom with an en-suite.A section currently used as a workshop with two large rooms, which could be converted into additional living space.Stairs to a roof terrace offering panoramic views of the estate & countryside.A further house to refurbish sits away from both Quintas & benefits from a covered area leading into 3 rooms. The traditional paved terraces surrounding the Quintas enhance the scene, with original features including an era, private seating areas in shaded spots under native trees & shrubs, established grape vines & citrus trees. Beyond the grounds surrounding the Quintas, there could easily be the option for planting further extended orchards or vineyard. A personal visit is essential to fully appreciate all that this estate offers.This property is presented by Quintas and Casas, voted the best boutique real estate agency in Portugal in 2024.