Taking an old clapped out villa and restoring it to its former glory can be a very satisfying project for many people. Others prefer to knock down and rebuild for a modern home. Whether you want an olde worlde or modern lifestyle, here are a few of the “ruins” that are listed on Meravista for you to work with.
Restore and convert in Sargaçal, Lagos - €150,000
Now here is something to get your teeth into. A farm with a total of 28,680m2 of land! There are two single story houses of 158m2 that can be converted into a 250m2 home. There’s mains water, electricity and telephone connection already in place and good access to the property to start you off. Use your imagination to make the most of the panoramic views from this elevated position.
Ideal spot for a holiday home in Mexilhoeira Grande, Portimâo - €100,000
Set in 1,290m2 of land, this ruin covers 158m2. It’s close to the village and all its amenities and just 10 minutes’ drive from the beach. This ruin is detached and has good access. It’s a perfect location for a holiday home.
Potential for a boutique hotel in Monchique Centre - €190,000
This large, elderly house is set in the centre of Monchique village. Arranged over 2 stories with a garage, patio and another ruin at the end of the garden, it has 1,030m2 of land and a building area of 410m2. It’s listed as having 7 bedrooms, so you could turn it into a boutique hotel, hostel or bed and breakfast, or create a mansion for yourself. There are so many possibilities for this building. An added bonus is the spectacular view; you can see across the village and into the fantastic Monchique Mountains.
Here is a wonderful old stone cottage. It’s over 100 years old and sits on a plot of 6,600m2, on the outskirts of Loulé, in the heart of the Algarve. This 85m2 property has 2 bedrooms and a bathroom, a cisterna, electricity and great country views. It would be a fantastic property to restore, but it could also be demolished to make way for a new build. This is an ideal location, within a 20 minute drive to the airport and beaches.
Scope for a stunning country home in Santa Catarina Tavira - €175,000
Here’s another lovely old 2 bedroom cottage begging for restoration.This detached property has 152m2 of covered area and is set in 7,200m2 of peaceful countryside in the heart of the agricultural side of the Algarve. This ruin presents a great restoration opportunity with plenty of scope to create a stunning country home.
There are numerous such properties listed on Meravista just crying out for some TLC. Why not take a look and see if any grab your imagination. Since the downturn in the property market, builders have become much more reasonable with their rates and, with the positive prospect of property prices rising once more, it’s advisable to get in now while the going’s good.
Sourcing the right products and materials
There are some really good DIY outlets in the Algarve and the local drogerias (ironmongers) are an excellent source for restoration and building materials too. The International Algarve Fair in Lagoa in June and the BLiP (Better Living in Portugal) exhibition in Portimão in October, are also great places to explore building and home improvement options, and to learn about the latest products and innovations.
Get expert advice on buying your property, how to get planning permissions and find builders who are recommended. Then you can get cracking on your new project!
Restore, Rebuild or Repair in the Algarve
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Taking an old clapped out villa and restoring it to its former glory can be a very satisfying project for many people. Others prefer to knock down and rebuild for a modern home. Whether you want an olde worlde or modern lifestyle, here are a few of the “ruins” that are listed on Meravista for you to work with.
Restore and convert in Sargaçal, Lagos - €150,000
Now here is something to get your teeth into. A farm with a total of 28,680m2 of land! There are two single story houses of 158m2 that can be converted into a 250m2 home. There’s mains water, electricity and telephone connection already in place and good access to the property to start you off. Use your imagination to make the most of the panoramic views from this elevated position.
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Ideal spot for a holiday home in Mexilhoeira Grande, Portimâo - €100,000
Set in 1,290m2 of land, this ruin covers 158m2. It’s close to the village and all its amenities and just 10 minutes’ drive from the beach. This ruin is detached and has good access. It’s a perfect location for a holiday home.
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Potential for a boutique hotel in Monchique Centre - €190,000
This large, elderly house is set in the centre of Monchique village. Arranged over 2 stories with a garage, patio and another ruin at the end of the garden, it has 1,030m2 of land and a building area of 410m2. It’s listed as having 7 bedrooms, so you could turn it into a boutique hotel, hostel or bed and breakfast, or create a mansion for yourself. There are so many possibilities for this building. An added bonus is the spectacular view; you can see across the village and into the fantastic Monchique Mountains.
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A great restoration project in Loulé - €215,000
Here is a wonderful old stone cottage. It’s over 100 years old and sits on a plot of 6,600m2, on the outskirts of Loulé, in the heart of the Algarve. This 85m2 property has 2 bedrooms and a bathroom, a cisterna, electricity and great country views. It would be a fantastic property to restore, but it could also be demolished to make way for a new build. This is an ideal location, within a 20 minute drive to the airport and beaches.
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Scope for a stunning country home in Santa Catarina Tavira - €175,000
Here’s another lovely old 2 bedroom cottage begging for restoration.This detached property has 152m2 of covered area and is set in 7,200m2 of peaceful countryside in the heart of the agricultural side of the Algarve. This ruin presents a great restoration opportunity with plenty of scope to create a stunning country home.
View this property now
There are numerous such properties listed on Meravista just crying out for some TLC. Why not take a look and see if any grab your imagination. Since the downturn in the property market, builders have become much more reasonable with their rates and, with the positive prospect of property prices rising once more, it’s advisable to get in now while the going’s good.
Sourcing the right products and materials
There are some really good DIY outlets in the Algarve and the local drogerias (ironmongers) are an excellent source for restoration and building materials too. The International Algarve Fair in Lagoa in June and the BLiP (Better Living in Portugal) exhibition in Portimão in October, are also great places to explore building and home improvement options, and to learn about the latest products and innovations.
Get expert advice on buying your property, how to get planning permissions and find builders who are recommended. Then you can get cracking on your new project!
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