luxury house with reception room for sale Bensafrim, Portugal

This impressive 5-bedroom home is located at the end of a peaceful road, just two kilometres from the beach and a short drive into the popular seaside village of Carvoeiro. Influenced by the Moorish history of the Algarve, this spacious home has many beautiful decorative features including domed ceilings and intricate tile murals, and boasts many luxuries such as 20m pool, sauna, Turkish bath, wine cellar, bar, gym, childrens play area, jogging path and even a football pitch.Two gated entrances open to the wraparound driveway and double garage. A magnificent portico opens to the entrance hall with triple volume domed ceiling and plenty of light. A curved staircase leads to the upper level with two en-suite bedrooms, and downstairs to the basement with gym, sauna, garage and more.Ground floorOpening off the entrance hall is a spacious living room with attractive arches dividing the lounge and dining areas. The lounge has two seating areas with a pellet burner for cosy winter evenings. Beautiful east-facing bay windows let in plenty of natural light and create another area, perfect for morning breakfast. From the formal dining area, double patio doors open onto a large terrace overlooking the pool and gardens.From the lounge, glass doors open to the fitted kitchen which has a central island with granite countertop and induction hob. There are plenty of fitted cupboards as well as a dishwasher, American-style fridge-freezer, and oven. Attractive windows let in lots of light and offer views to the garden.From the dining area, glass doors open to a spacious home office or study, which also features double patio doors to the terrace.Opening off the entrance hall is a short corridor which leads to the guest toilet as well as a separate entrance to the kitchen. To the other side of the entrance hall, a door leads to the bedroom corridor, also with access to the terrace. On this floor there are 3 generous bedrooms, one of which has an en-suite bathroom with a bath tub plus separate shower. The other 2 bedrooms share a family bathroom with a bath tub with shower over. Both bathrooms feature attractive tile murals. Upper levelStairs from the entrance hall lead to the upper level, with a sunny and light landing area. On this floor are two spacious bedrooms featuring domed ceilings with intricate 'zellige' (traditional hand-glazed) tile designs, plus en-suite bathrooms with bathtubs with shower over. Each room has access to a large wraparound balcony with beautiful views across the countryside and to the sea.Lower levelThe staircase opens to an enormous entertaining room with a central bar, feature fireplace and double patio doors to the lower terrace with barbecue area. Steps from this terrace lead to the 20x5m pool and gardens beyond.A hallway from the entertainment room leads to a well-equipped gym, a Turkish-style bath with separate toilet and shower and a sauna. Also on this level is another bathroom, spacious wine cellar, utility room (with washing machine and dryer), and access to the two-car garage.GroundsSteps from the lower terrace lead to the 20 x 5m pool, ideal for exercising or just having fun. There is an attractive pergola at the far end creating a lovely shady area to relax. The gardens feature plenty of mature trees and plants and boast a small football pitch with goals, a children's play area, an ornamental pond and a brick-paved walking or jogging path.The property has photovoltaic panels to generate electricity, and for year-round comfort there is air conditioning in each bedroom (to heat and cool) and a pellet burner in the lounge for the cooler winter months.Located in a sought-after area, this would make a fabulous family home or a superb rental property or boutique hotel. It is a 20-minute walk or short drive to beach and restaurants. Carvoeiro village is close by, as are major supermarkets and shops. The international school is just 10 minutes drive and there are plenty of golf courses in easy reach. Faro International airport is a 40-minute drive on the highway. Energy Rating: E ref:2792-31

Fabulous farm with a project for Rural Tourism 5 minutes from Silves, Algarve, with an approved project for the construction of a rural tourism unit, on a plot of 287,280.00 m2.Entering the estate, cross a private bridge, where a stream passes....The project comprises, the farmhouse, with 4 bedrooms. Additionally 8 accommodation units with independent entrances and with a capacity of 2 to 4 people. Each accommodation with 1 living room, 1 bedroom, bathroom and kitchenette. The already approved project comprises the construction of a tourism unit in rural areas.There will also be a river beach, in addition to the construction of a swimming pool.The project includes the development of landscaped areas between the accommodation spaces, with areas for events. There will be apedagogical farm for the organic production of vegetables.The construction of the development will comprise a geographical-cultural identity, where it will be contemporary in style, using traditional materials and construction techniques from the Algarve.The construction of the complex will take into account the use of renewable energies, including the issue of sustainable mobility, where the paths inside the farm can be done on foot, with bicycles or ecological vehicles (electric).Projects approved and granted by PRODER 2030 and framed in the planning and recovery of settlements, namely through the following specific measures:Planting an orchard of strawberry trees, a natural species in the region, which in turn contributes to soil and water conservation, minimizing soil erosion. The strawberry tree is also a fire-resilient species and the fruit has a high economic value in the region. Planting a pine forest, a common species in Portugal. The species planted was stone pine and it prevents soil erosion, obtaining non-woody material, such as pine cone and pine nut with high economic value in the region. The intervention area was 17,197 hectares included in the National Ecological Reserve and forest repopulation had a 6×3 measure, that is, 555 plants per hectare.This property has 2 dams, 3 boreholes, a traditional house with about 220 m2, being possible to increase it to 780 m2 including an area of 72 m2 for the swimming pool. Close to Ribeira do Enxerim.Request your visit and be dazzled by the homestead of your dreams! Energy Rating: E ref:NS727

Double propertyQUINTA DE SANTA TERESA & QUINTA DE SÃO JOÃOThese are two adjoining properties with an intensive olive grove containing around 1,750 olive trees planted between 2006 and 2008, equipped with drip irrigation. The well, pump house, and related irrigation equipment, as well as a tank and agricultural material storage, are located on Quinta de Santa Teresa. Quinta de São João also has a garage. Both properties are fully equipped for harvesting and cleaning olives and pomegranates, including shakers, fruit pickers, and cleaning machines. The cabin tractor, a Deutz with less than 1,000 hours and about a dozen implements, is an added asset to consider for the project.Regarding the olive grove, the estimated yield at full production is 2,640 liters of olive oil and 16.5 tons of table olives, as documented by the project technicians. The original intention was to build an olive mill, but due to the 2008 crisis and subsequent circumstances, the project did not advance. Everything will be delivered, including fully furnished and equipped houses and agricultural equipment.The villa on Quinta de Santa Teresa consists of 3 bedrooms, a living room, a kitchenette, and 1 bathroom. It has a pool with a surrounding area prepared for events, a machine house, storage, a barbecue, and a covered dining area.On Quinta de São João, the villa has 2 floors and includes 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a living room, a kitchen, a small sitting room, and a garage. There is a pool with a leisure area, a barbecue, and a covered dining space.There are about 10 fruit trees, including pomegranate trees producing roughly one ton of fruit. The properties are fully fenced, and the access gates are electric with a video intercom system. Both houses are licensed as short-term rental (Alojamento Local).Although considered pre-1951 constructions, they were essentially rebuilt between 2005 and 2007. Annual improvements have been made, and monthly maintenance for both properties, including the olive grove, averages around €1,000, even when the houses are vacant.Water for both properties comes from a well. A municipal water connection was installed in 2022 but is not yet connected. Water from the Silves, Lagoa, and Portimão Irrigation Association is already functioning on Quinta de São João for irrigating the pomegranate trees.The properties are suited for agrotourism focused on olive oil, as there are several wineries in the region, making the land valuable for an olive mill. Quinta de Santa Teresa offers ample parking and a pool area ideal for events, with a stage perfect for an orchestra.As additional information, the villas are rented monthly from October to May, with rates ranging from €800 to €1,000 per month (excluding utilities and cleaning). From June to September, weekly rentals range from €1,000 to €1,500. Energy Rating: E ref:SAFTI:006901