FarmhouseSanta Cruz (Portugal)

Price :

on request

bedrooms3 bathrooms3 land6,110 m²

Located in Santo da Serra, this property offers a calm lifestyle in constant contact with the surrounding nature. Due to its altitude, it provides cooler temperatures than those found in the rest of the island. It is close to the golf course and only nine minutes from Santa Cruz beach, the airpor, and the expressway. Its construction is entirely made of wood, an ecological and sustainable material that guarantees superior energy efficiency. With double walls, exterior glued laminated timber, and double-glazed windows, this property stays warm in winter and cool in summer thanks to the natural insulating properties of the wood. It is a renewable, recyclable, and non-toxic resource, thus minimizing environmental impact. Inspired by a tropical dacha-style retreat, carefully decorated and designed with great attention to detail, this property stands out for its special atmosphere, characteristic of wooden houses. Spread over two floors, beginning with the entrance hall adjacent to a bathroom, which leads to the open-space kitchen and dining room, with French doors that open onto the large covered terrace. The living room, with a vaulted ceiling, is bright and offers views of the surrounding nature, and also features a ceramic-clad stove. On this floor, there is one of the suites. The upper floor has the master suite, two bedrooms, and another bathroom. The spacious and customizable basement offers versatile space for creating a gym, installing a sauna, a jacuzzi, or even an indoor pool. The garden of this property is a true oasis, starting with a lawn shaded by trees with autumnal colors, ideal for family games and outdoor parties. Moving up to the terrace, there is a small orchard in its early growth stages and a compost pit. A Tuscan-inspired path, flanked by cypress trees, leads to a rainwater collection pool decorated with majolica frogs. The garden features species such as Lebanon cedar, Japanese cedars pruned in the 'daisugi' style, Australian kauri, white camellias, magnolias, and a rock garden with a stone oven recovered from the 17th century. It has an automatic irrigation system and a lawnmower tractor. This is the perfect property for those seeking a life in harmony with nature, combined with comfort and elegance in a serene environment.