Description

Charming traditional cottage beautifully renovated in 2005, with further high-quality upgrades completed over the last few years, including stylish new bathrooms with underfloor heating, an upgraded kitchen, and a newly installed log burner. The property perfectly combines modern comfort with authentic character and charm. Situated in a peaceful countryside setting, the home is just a 5-minute drive from São Brás de Alportel and 10 minutes from Loulé. A local café and restaurant are only a short walk away, offering regular community gatherings and live music evenings. The 113.4m² cottage (with an addotional 20m² or so of space upstairs) sits on a 217m² plot and features a sunny south-facing courtyard garden of approximately 104m², designed for easy maintenance and surrounded by tranquil countryside views. On the ground floor, the property offers a welcoming living room with high ceilings, a new A-rated wood-burning stove, and double doors opening onto the courtyard. There is also a spacious master bedroom with a modern ensuite bathroom, a second double bedroom, a beautifully updated family bathroom with concealed laundry appliances, and a fully renovated kitchen. A spiral staircase leads to the upper floor, where you will find a third double bedroom or office space, a mezzanine overlooking the kitchen, and two skylights providing excellent natural light. The property is accessed via two pedestrian tracks and a short dead-end country lane (110mtr). Outside, the newly paved parking area features traditional black and white calçada stonework and an electric power outlet. The cottage is ideal as a holiday retreat, lock-up-and-leave property, or a permanent home perfectly proportioned to offer easy comfortable living without excess upkeep. Furniture is negotiable. Key features: High quality double glazed wooden windows and doors from Germany Walled courtyard garden with BBQ, seating and covered pergola Parking (with electric power point) immediately outside the garden gate Mains water, mains sewage and mains electricity New wood burning stove, A energy rated Induction hob, fan assisted oven, built in fridge and dishwasher, chest freezer Washing machine and condenser tumble dryer hidden away in the main bathroom Luxury freestanding bath and walk-in showers Electric underfloor heating and electric towel radiators (all fully programmable) and humidity sensing extractor fans in both bathrooms Granite counter tops in the kitchen and main bathroom Two 100L electric water heaters which can be used individually or at the same time Ceiling fan in master bedroom Built-in wardrobe, walk-in storage cupboard and attic storage Pretty iron grills on doors and windows Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms LED lights Insulated roof, insulated 2005 era walls and insulated new bathroom floors Furniture negotiable