Nowadays, seriously wealthy people come from all backgrounds. They may have been born with a silver spoon in their mouths or made millions as entrepreneurs, or even be celebrities with a talent. It doesn’t matter how they got to be where they are on the rich list, the fact is that they can choose where to buy their piece of paradise and can take their pick of the best pads on the market.
Day dreaming about when I win the lottery, I checked out the Meravista map for properties on offer to those with such wealth and just look at what I found!
Indulge in 18th century grandeur in São Brãs de Alportel - €7,500,000
In the foothills above Faro lies the grand estate of Castelo Paraíso, an 18th century Quinta (farmhouse) which has been lovingly restored, protecting its traditional features. For the past twenty years or so it has been transformed into a grand “Tuscan Villa”. Set in a plot measuring 32,420m2, this is a sprawling property with so many wonderful features.
There’s the main house, an annexe and a guest house with a total of nine bedrooms and nine bathrooms. There are staff quarters, living rooms, a dining room and fitted kitchens. These buildings also house a library, an office, a study, a sauna, a wine cellar and a beautiful open fireplace.
Outside, there’s a swimming pool with shower, a Jacuzzi and even a lake with an island for dining al fresco. In addition, the grounds feature a BBQ area with terraces and a tennis court. There are stables and a barn too, as well as a courtyard. On top of all that there’s an illuminated fountain and a landscaped garden with trees and much more.
So many possibilities spring to mind for this unique property. Just imagine it as a getaway for a musician or group of musicians; one of the buildings could be converted into a recording studio. Or, visualise a family “going back to nature” and turning it into a self-sufficient small holding, with the added luxury of horses and other animals. There’s potential to add a paddock or two and raise horses as a hobby. The opportunities to live out one’s fantasies here are boundless.
Now this property really is for the high flyers, it’s got its own helipad!
Set high in the rolling foothills above Faro, the capital of the Algarve, this magnificent villa boasts panoramic views. The world is your oyster here; close to the ancient village of Estoi with its famous Palace and Roman Ruins and just 15 minutes’ drive to Faro and the International airport.
With an imposing gated frontage this house is a two storied open plan dream. Its windows stretch from floor to roof and a dining room overlooking the living areas, next to the superb, modern kitchen; one feels weightless in space. The kitchen has its own breakfast area and the dining room seats 10 comfortably. Leading from the kitchen is a stunning al fresco dining area where you can see the rolling countryside for miles.
In all there are six bedrooms and eight bathrooms, the master bedroom suite being on the upper floor, complete with dressing room, shower room and hot tub. This veritable mansion also incorporates a wine cellar, cinema, laundry and ample storage. Outside is a heated infinity pool, hot tub and spa, along with tennis courts to encourage even more play time. Naturally there’s a BBQ area for relaxed dining. If this wasn’t enough, there’s an old mill which has been carefully and tastefully restored and masterfully integrated into the footprint of this 1,717m2 property.
Jet set comes to mind with this fantastic property.
In the exclusive luxury resort of Quinta do Lago, there’s an equally exclusive, ten bedroom mansion for sale. Some of this property’s bedroom suites are in private annexes and there’s a floodlit tennis court, a fabulous swimming pool with terraces, a gym and games room, a bar and a fabulous party room overlooking the lake. There’s also a private boat deck on the lake to complete the set up. The villa itself is elegance personified, with an impressive formal dining room, library, study and a large, sunny lounge. The kitchen too is large and has a breakfast bar; a laundry room leads off the kitchen. So, plenty of space to accommodate 20 people with great taste!
This would be ideal for a corporate hideaway to entertain those all-important clients, or as a perk for board members. Just imagine having your own boat to cruise around the lake or jet skis to play on, the sky’s the limit with this one.
Live a celebrity-style life in the Golden Triangle - €4,900,000
Slap bang in the centre of the fabulous Golden Triangle sits this elite mansion, which has recently been completely remodelled with no expense spared. State-of-the-art lighting, sound systems, air conditioning and central heating, make this a practical yet extremely comfortable home. Sitting pretty between the exclusive resorts of Vale do Lobo and Quinta do Lago, on a plot of 20,000m2, this 750m2 luxurious villa ensures its owners total privacy. The large, airy lounge has a fluted ceiling, the dining room seats 12 easily and the kitchen is a dream, with its modern fixtures and fittings. Six large bedrooms, five bathrooms, a study and drinks area complete the villa. Outside, the pool has a large sunbathing area, covered terraces, BBQ area, courtyard, tennis court and immaculate gardens. Within easy reach of a selection of championship golf courses, sports facilities, spars and bars, and of course fantastic restaurants, this is truly a property for the International family.
A sweeping driveway through immaculate gardens leads to this stunning villa. Built in a classical style, in one of the most sought after areas in Quinta do Lago; this beautiful villa is close to the San Lorenzo championship golf course and the inimitable Ria Formosa Nature Reserve, quality restaurants and golden beaches are just minutes away.
With four superb bedroom suites, plus a master bedroom suite with a dressing room, all with their own private bathrooms, this mansion is perfect for a family or for entertaining. The beautiful, spacious living room adjoins the dining room and both lead to the patios surrounding the swimming pool. The kitchen is a dream for a dedicated cook; light, airy and luxurious. A splendid but cosy family television room and a quiet formal study are also on the ground floor. There are two bedroom suites on the ground floor, both leading out to the beautiful gardens and pool areas. On the first floor are three bedroom suites, including the master suite. There’s a huge basement which has its own gym and steam room as well as a wine cellar. The spacious double garage is also located underground. A family home, waiting for avid golfers perhaps?
With five golf courses on your doorstep, a large, thriving marina round the corner and all the deep sea fishing you could wish for, this villa is in the perfect location for the sporty types among us. Set in 4,032m2 of land with 825m2 covered area, this is indeed a luxury home. Comprising a spacious lounge with a feature central fireplace, a sun filled dining room and a modern kitchen with pantry and laundry room, this is a fabulous single story house. With six bedrooms and seven bathrooms, a sauna and Jacuzzi, there’s ample room for a large family and their friends too. A three-car garage ensures plenty of space to store those golf clubs alongside the vehicles. Superb terraces for al fresco dining or for lazing round the large swimming pool and beautiful gardens complete this idyll.
One of these sumptuous properties could be yours if you have a few bobs in the bank and want to live in this paradise we call the Algarve. You’ll find many more “out-of-this-world homes” on Meravista. Take a tour and save yourself the time and trouble of trooping round real estate offices. Or just for the fun of it, see how the other half lives!
That reminds me – I must buy a lottery ticket this week!
Brought to you by Meravista – the place where smart people search for Algarve property for sale.
Six of the best – luxurious Algarve properties
by Sun’s Dragon
Nowadays, seriously wealthy people come from all backgrounds. They may have been born with a silver spoon in their mouths or made millions as entrepreneurs, or even be celebrities with a talent. It doesn’t matter how they got to be where they are on the rich list, the fact is that they can choose where to buy their piece of paradise and can take their pick of the best pads on the market.
Day dreaming about when I win the lottery, I checked out the Meravista map for properties on offer to those with such wealth and just look at what I found!
Indulge in 18th century grandeur in São Brãs de Alportel - €7,500,000
There’s the main house, an annexe and a guest house with a total of nine bedrooms and nine bathrooms. There are staff quarters, living rooms, a dining room and fitted kitchens. These buildings also house a library, an office, a study, a sauna, a wine cellar and a beautiful open fireplace.
Outside, there’s a swimming pool with shower, a Jacuzzi and even a lake with an island for dining al fresco. In addition, the grounds feature a BBQ area with terraces and a tennis court. There are stables and a barn too, as well as a courtyard. On top of all that there’s an illuminated fountain and a landscaped garden with trees and much more.
So many possibilities spring to mind for this unique property. Just imagine it as a getaway for a musician or group of musicians; one of the buildings could be converted into a recording studio. Or, visualise a family “going back to nature” and turning it into a self-sufficient small holding, with the added luxury of horses and other animals. There’s potential to add a paddock or two and raise horses as a hobby. The opportunities to live out one’s fantasies here are boundless.
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Fly high in Estói - €7,500,000
Set high in the rolling foothills above Faro, the capital of the Algarve, this magnificent villa boasts panoramic views. The world is your oyster here; close to the ancient village of Estoi with its famous Palace and Roman Ruins and just 15 minutes’ drive to Faro and the International airport.
With an imposing gated frontage this house is a two storied open plan dream. Its windows stretch from floor to roof and a dining room overlooking the living areas, next to the superb, modern kitchen; one feels weightless in space. The kitchen has its own breakfast area and the dining room seats 10 comfortably. Leading from the kitchen is a stunning al fresco dining area where you can see the rolling countryside for miles.
In all there are six bedrooms and eight bathrooms, the master bedroom suite being on the upper floor, complete with dressing room, shower room and hot tub. This veritable mansion also incorporates a wine cellar, cinema, laundry and ample storage. Outside is a heated infinity pool, hot tub and spa, along with tennis courts to encourage even more play time. Naturally there’s a BBQ area for relaxed dining. If this wasn’t enough, there’s an old mill which has been carefully and tastefully restored and masterfully integrated into the footprint of this 1,717m2 property.
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Entertain in style in Quinta do Lago - €6,000,000
In the exclusive luxury resort of Quinta do Lago, there’s an equally exclusive, ten bedroom mansion for sale. Some of this property’s bedroom suites are in private annexes and there’s a floodlit tennis court, a fabulous swimming pool with terraces, a gym and games room, a bar and a fabulous party room overlooking the lake. There’s also a private boat deck on the lake to complete the set up. The villa itself is elegance personified, with an impressive formal dining room, library, study and a large, sunny lounge. The kitchen too is large and has a breakfast bar; a laundry room leads off the kitchen. So, plenty of space to accommodate 20 people with great taste!
This would be ideal for a corporate hideaway to entertain those all-important clients, or as a perk for board members. Just imagine having your own boat to cruise around the lake or jet skis to play on, the sky’s the limit with this one.
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Live a celebrity-style life in the Golden Triangle - €4,900,000
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Be right on course in Quinta do Lago - €4,605,115
With four superb bedroom suites, plus a master bedroom suite with a dressing room, all with their own private bathrooms, this mansion is perfect for a family or for entertaining. The beautiful, spacious living room adjoins the dining room and both lead to the patios surrounding the swimming pool. The kitchen is a dream for a dedicated cook; light, airy and luxurious. A splendid but cosy family television room and a quiet formal study are also on the ground floor. There are two bedroom suites on the ground floor, both leading out to the beautiful gardens and pool areas. On the first floor are three bedroom suites, including the master suite. There’s a huge basement which has its own gym and steam room as well as a wine cellar. The spacious double garage is also located underground. A family home, waiting for avid golfers perhaps?
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Enjoy marina life in Vilamoura - €3,200,000
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One of these sumptuous properties could be yours if you have a few bobs in the bank and want to live in this paradise we call the Algarve. You’ll find many more “out-of-this-world homes” on Meravista. Take a tour and save yourself the time and trouble of trooping round real estate offices. Or just for the fun of it, see how the other half lives!
That reminds me – I must buy a lottery ticket this week!
Brought to you by Meravista – the place where smart people search for Algarve property for sale.