Sea View Swimming pool Garden Garage Double glazing Balcony Off-street parking Central heating

This 2,600 sq ft villa in half an acre of land is 500 yards from the coast in a magnificent hillside position, with exceptional seascape views. In the heart of this beautiful region which until recently has been the secret holiday destination of the Portuguese. Just half a mile from the coast, a mile to the centre of the village and three miles from the town of Lourinha, with its supermarkets, traditional restaurants, cafes, hospital, chemists, banks, post office, local schools and colleges.

The property comes fitted to a high specification, using traditional quality materials of clay tiles and local stone to set off this villas stunning design. The inside is complete with a kitchen in a rich wood finish and fully fitted appliances, and quality Bellavista bathroom furniture with a Jacuzzi bath and full flow shower. The spacious interior is enhanced with cooling clay and stone tiles, set off with fine wood doors and furnishings.

Included with the property is a choice of central heating or air-conditioning the alternative, along with central vacuuming, hot tub and barbeque available as an extra service.


Villa Specification

Area of Land 0.5 Acres; 2200 m2

Construction Area 2150 ft2; 200 m2
Recreation Area and Garage 452 ft2; 42 m2
Total Area 2600 ft; 242 m2

Kitchen - 9ft 2in x 11ft 10 in (3.6m x 2.8 m)

Dining Room - 12ft 7in x 10ft 6in (3.85m x 3.2m)

Living Room - 23ft 6in x 16ft 9in (7.17m x 5.1m)

Master Bedroom - 17ft 6in x 12ft (5.35m x 3.65m)
En-suite - 9ft 6in x 4ft 9in (2.9m x 1.4m)

2nd Bedroom - 11ft 10in x 10ft 10in (3.6m x 3.3m)
En-suite - 7ft 11in x 5ft 1in (2.42m x 1.55m)

3rd Bedroom - 12ft 5in x 11ft 5in (3.0m x 5.05m)

4th Bedroom/Study - 9ft 10 in x 16ft 7in (3.0m x 5.05m)

Family Bathroom - 7ft 5in x 7ft 10in (2.4m x 2.57m)

Garage/Recreation Area - 20ft 8in x 21ft 10in (3.6m x 3.3m)


Villa details

Nestled on the edge of the traditional seaside village Praia Areia Branca is this exceptional villa set in half an acre of land and designed by the up and coming local Architect Hernani Marques Maurico. Located in this individual hillside position 500 yards from the coast, this villa has an exceptional 225 degree panoramic view. This property takes in a view of the sea that uniquely follows for ten miles the curving coast that leads to medieval fishing town of Peniche.

To optimise the advantages of this attractive hill side location the Architect has used a multi level design that capitalizes on the magnificent views. The design offers all five of the main rooms terraces and balconies, three of which have ample relaxation space overlooking the sea.

The lower level of the villa offers the benefit of a cool shaded recreation room affording the opportunity for boisterous activities away from the main reception rooms. Providing garaging and storage space it will also be provisioned for a large shower, ideally located when arriving back from the beach.

On the central level is located the living room, cooled with it generous proportioned 12ft high ceilings and three sets of airy French doors that facilitate the smooth transition between indoor and outdoor living. This rooms generous dining and entertaining space extends seamlessly onto the patio, which wraps around the swimming pool, to focus on the unique seascape unfolding for ten miles down the coast to the peninsula of Peniche.

The open plan kitchen and dining area located adjacent to the living room also benefit from the attractive pool and cascading garden landscape framed by the exceptional panorama beyond.

The entrance floor offers a large reception area, leading off to several rooms. The first room is ideal to use as a fourth guest bedroom, as an additional reception room or work study. The room to the back of the property is a delightful double bedroom benefiting from a large private terrace that draws you to the stunning sea views, before descending to the patio and pool below. The large family bathroom is also located on this level to offer central convenience to all areas of the house.

The upper level contains two significant double bedrooms with picture postcard views. The first of these incorporates a contemporary en-suite bathroom and private balcony taking in the rolling hillside scenery surrounding the nearby historic town of Lourinha. The master bedroom affords the occupants a large built in wardrobe and a generous en-suite bathroom incorporating a walk in full body shower. Generous French doors take the occupants on to a spacious terrace rewarding them with spectacular views along the stunning silver sandy beaches, with back drops of cliff’s that is “The Silver Coast”.


Points of Local Interest

It is also conveniently placed for many recreational activities. Just 10 minutes from the healing benefits of the renowned sea waters Spa of Conlocao and 15 minutes from the sea activities centre of Peniche and Baleal providing surfing, deep sea fishing, snorkelling and scuba diving off the natural reserve of the Berlenga Islands.

Stay on land and you are 20 minutes away from the European Equestrian Centre of Vymeyro or the award winning golf course of Praia Del Rey amongst others. There are currently at least half a dozen new courses under development including the prestigious new 18 hole courses of the Severiano Ballesteros designed Royal Obidos and currently under construction the Donald Steel designed course on the new luxury five star resort of Bom Sucesso. Nearby for more light exercise you can walk around the battlements of the walled city of Obidos, 40 feet up and with no handrail.

To unwind from all these leisure activities you can always take some shopping therapy just 25 minutes away in Torres Vedres newly opened shopping centre complex which also incorporates a 7 screen cinema, ice rink and beauty salon. Alternatively Lisbon 50 minutes away, offers a total workout in its famous shopping district and rounded off with the capital’s authentic food and nightlife.

Terms of Purchase.

The villas are individually priced at €379,000 but are initially available with an "Off Plan Discount" of over 15% giving the exceptional price of €320,000, and giving an early buyer an immediate investment property.

The buyer will pay the standard 20% deposit on exchange of the promissory contract, a second 30% instalment after a certified completion of the structure and the balance being paid upon completion.

We are able to assist with local mortgage finance, and offer two completely independent Lawyers one local and an Anglo-Portuguese firm with offices in both the UK and Portugal.