House for sale in São Brás de Alportel, Portugal

This Portuguese quinta, originally from 1902, was extended and also offers a pool to make this a lovely family home. Surrounded by a few neighbours and nestled in the picturesque countryside of Cerro do Botelho on the fringe of Corotelo just 5 minutes from the expanding town of São Brás de Alportel. The current owner made some further interior changes to the original quinta in 2016 to open up the living area, and replaced the kitchen, electrics, plumbing, double glazing, pool tiles and equipment and waterproofed the roof, also installed aircons in all the rooms and added external insulation to master suite. The home offers 3 double bedrooms plus a single bedroom and further potential. A garage with the flexibility for an additional bedroom or any other required use and possibly an attic or mezzanine in the roof Outside the low maintenance country gardens add to the atmosphere of the traditional facades of this quinta. The refreshing 8 x 4m pool is perfectly set back to bask in the sun for most of the day. The owner is currently finishing the BBQ and outdoor sink area which is adjoined to the raised cistern with built-in seating - perfect for family and guests to enjoy their drinks and the scenic surrounding views. A few steps away the south facing covered terrace is perfect for al-fresco dining with views to the pool and garden On the opposite side of the house the roof terrace is accessed by external stairs. Views are across the green valley towards São Brás in one direction and the hill side behind. A great property in a really peaceful location in the central Algarve countryside, yet not isolated with a handful of neighbours of various nationalities. Conveniently just 5 mins to all amenities including hospitals, trendy cultural centre, restaurants of all cuisines, bars, banks etc. The beaches and golf courses are only a 20 to 25 min drive including Faro Airport. More on the Location Algarve 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.