Portugal

This brand new magnificent manor-type property is truly unique, with exquisite attention to detail and around 594 square meters of floor space. Set in a fabulous location on over one acre of landscaped gardens, this villa really is one of a kind! This magnificent brand new luxurious villa is reached via an entrance driveway lined with ancient olive trees. Automatic gates open on to an extensive traditional cobble-stone parking area complete with a pond feature and fountain in front of the main entrance door. There is a large double garage with automatic doors. The villa has an impressive entrance hall with a domed brick ceiling. The hall leads to a large kitchen (50m2) with high tech equipment, including American fridge, wine cooler with capacity for 120 bottles, steam oven, microwave and dishwasher. In the kitchen there is also an island with butcher block and a Range Master Cooker. The adjacent dining area has patio doors to the pool and gardens and a unique fireplace which is double sided and opens on the opposite side to the sitting room. There's a TV room with large TV and Bose surround system. In the utility room there is a freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer and a separate entrance for the maid. There is an internal courtyard garden, around which are the various rooms which make up the master wing, including a gymnasium with traditional sauna and shower (Turkish bath), the master bedroom with fireplace and sitting area and master bathroom which has a luxury Jacuzzi and steam room for 2 people and a shower with double rain shower heads. There's a large mezzanine level upstairs with solid wood flooring comprising a library, an office/study and an artist’s room. There are also 2 large bedrooms with bathrooms en suite and fitted wardrobes and a further 1 guest apartment with separate entrance. Authentic construction methods and craftsmanship have ensured the villa has remained true to the original designs of traditional properties in the Algarve region, including lofted bamboo on beamed ceilings, rustic stone fireplaces, wooden shutters and wrought iron feature gates. Flooring ranges from the earthy tones of red brick and terracotta to richly polished timber and cool marble, softened by carefully placed textured rugs and cushions. Dramatic Moroccan lanterns, classical statues and elaborately framed artwork are among the finishing touches that make this house so unique The villa is set close to Boa vista Golf Course and is only a 5 minute drive from the centre of Lagos and the wonderful beach at Porto do Mos. The property is south-facing and enjoys lovely sea views. The 7, 320 square meters fully fenced and extensive landscaped gardens provide excellent privacy. The property also benefits from solar panels and has its own borehole.