This premier residential property with tropical garden, private pool and garage is whispering for its forever soul mate. Built in 1880 as the private headquarters of a prominent Algarve industrialist, this building has commanded its place at the heart of Faro's historic centre for nearly one hundred and fifty years.At its core: a 7 en-suite main residence, a separate annexe with 2 suites and other rooms, a lush tropical garden and heated pool entirely hidden from the world, and a garage all within a short stroll of Faro's marina and the animated streets of the Old Town - rare opportunity indeed.Sensitively and completely restored in 2019, the property was opened as a successful boutique hotel. (For those looking for a commercial opportunity - the AL and business included). The original façade, generous ceiling heights, and period proportions have been preserved with care and wiring, plumbing, climate control, solar panels, and finishes are all entirely modern. The result is a home that feels both timeless and effortlessly liveable.A Private Tropical OasisStep out on to the pretty tiled terrace and the city falls away. The garden is something genuinely extraordinary for a property of this location: a fully enclosed, completely private tropical sanctuary planted with palms, bananas, papaya, citrus, and aromatic greenery, centred on a heated pool - not overlooked by neighbours. In a dense historic town centre, this kind of seclusion is not just rare it is almost unheard of.Room to Live, Room to DreamThe main house offers 7 generous en-suite rooms, including two with separate living areas that lend themselves naturally to a master suite, a private guest suite, a study, or a sitting room of one's own. As a licensed rental property a testament to its quality and condition the property is equally and compellingly suited to life as a private home of exceptional scale.The separate garden annexe, with 3 separated en-suite rooms, offers the kind of flexibility - a dedicated guest wing, a home spa, a gym, a studio, a cinema room, or private staff quarters. Ten en-suite rooms in total, each with garden or pool views, each with its own bathroom the canvas is vast.Rare Practical LuxuryA private garage in Faro's old town is, without exaggeration, one of the most coveted assets a city property can offer. Add to that a large laundry room, multiple additional storage and utility spaces, and the full operational infrastructure of a property that has been run to a professional standard and what you have is a home that is ready to live in, not a project to manage.The LocationFaro surprises those who discover it properly. Beneath its role as the Algarve's capital lies a genuinely beautiful old town: Roman walls, a cathedral square, whitewashed lanes, and a waterfront that opens onto the Ria Formosa natural park. The marina is a short walk. The old town's cafés, restaurants, boutique stores and cultural life are on the doorstep. The international airport is minutes away. This property places you at the centre of all of it in private, in style, and in a building with nearly one hundred and fifty years of history beneath its feet. More on the LocationAlgarve has an exceptional mobility index with Faro International Airport, Portimão Private Airport, 3 airfields and 5 heliports. Due to a wider option of direct flights, travellers often choose Lisbon Aiport and take a 2-hour drive to reach the Algarve. For yacht owners and fishing enthusiasts, there are 4 marinas and 3 ports. For health care, Algarve has 3 public hospitals, many private facilities, and a Centro de Saude in each town. Besides public schools in every city, there are also 6 International schools. And with over 300 days of sunshine and 250 km of coastline varying from smooth golden beaches to dramatic red cliffs leaning over the stunning blue ocean there are also plenty of historic attractions, a beautiful countryside, more than 40 golf courses, numerous sports activities/facilities and much more.Abloom Boutique Real Estate is rated by its clients as the best in local market knowledge. Their portfolio of exclusive properties in the Golden Triangle and the Central Algarve country side as well as their ability to always connect the right buyer to the perfect product ensures they are the top choice of realtor for all their client´s future transactions. Their reputation of professionalism, integrity, local market knowledge and that personal touch wins them sale after sale.
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