When choosing a property ‘away from it all’, you have to consider what your options are and what kind of lifestyle you want. Somewhere to just relax, kick back and enjoy tranquillity and nature? A garden to tend, love and nurture? To be close to country sports such as horse riding, hiking, or even bird watching? Or do you want to be self-sustaining and live off the land as much as possible?
If you just want to kick back, relax and enjoy nature and country sports, you can’t go wrong with this lovely traditional villa, set in the hills of Cerro do Botelho, São Brás de Alportel.
On the market for just €295,000 (£216,324) it’s a single story villa that’s easy to keep and set in a 1,351m2 plot of land that is easy to maintain. You’ll not be isolated but definitely tranquil enough to enjoy the country life.
There’s a living room, dining room, a modern kitchen with laundry and pantry off. The living room has a wood burning fire for those cosy winter evenings and patio doors letting in the glorious sunshine.
With four bedrooms you have plenty of space and the option to turn one into a hobby room or an office. The covered area of this villa is 188m2, so plenty of room for living comfortably.
Outside there’s a private swimming pool with lovely terraces for sunbathing and a shady terrace for Al fresco dining. The views are of the stunning countryside all around you. There’s also a garage for the car and a decent sized garden.
If you’re looking for a great opportunity to have a self-sustaining lifestyle then look no further. This wonderful property in Messines de Baixo, Silves has ample grounds to grow everything, including an orchard, vegetables, herbs and blooms. This is a traditional style bungalow set in a whopping 12,160m2 plot of land. Priced at €395,000, which is currently around £289,654, you get a great villa, fabulous views and your ideal lifestyle for your money.
The villa itself is detached and has 170m2 of covered area so it’s spacious for a 3 bedroom home.
The living room has a lovely fireplace with a beautiful mantelpiece, sliding patio doors that lead to the terrace and let the sunshine in. There’s a fine dining room and a modern, fully equipped kitchen. All three bedrooms have fitted wardrobes and air conditioning: one is ensuite and there is a separate shower room. There’s also a guest cloakroom, a storeroom and double glazing throughout.
Outside sports two large shaded terraces for dining out, a BBQ and a large secluded swimming pool with terraces for sunbathing. There’s also ample space for parking.
The garden is partly irrigated and has a borehole and cisterna as well as mains water. The greater part of the land could be used for raising animals such as chickens, ducks, geese, rabbits or even horses! The opportunities are endless.
Located in Porto Carvalhoso, Tavira, on a hillside just above the village of Santa Catarina in east Algarve, is an ideal villa for the avid gardener.
This single story, detached, pretty villa with its own private swimming pool, has 1710m2 of garden to play with. Already landscaped with space for a vegetable plot, you can maintain it or turn it into your own design, the choice is yours.
On the market for €275,000, which is just over £200,000 at today’s rate, it’s close to all amenities yet still rural.
The villa itself has an open plan lounge/dining room with a wood burning fire in a feature fireplace, and large patio doors leading to a lovely shady terrace offering spectacular views.
The fully fitted kitchen opens to the swimming pool with its terraces, the garden and a built-in BBQ. There is an en-suite master bedroom and two further bedrooms sharing a bathroom. All three double bedrooms have fitted wardrobes.
The house is double glazed and has solar panels on the roof terrace, accessed by an outside staircase. The roof terrace is spacious, from where you can not only sunbathe but also view the lovely garden and the whole of the amazing countryside surrounding you. Added benefits are the shower by the pool and a garage for your car.
The small towns of Sao Bras and Moncarapacho are both within a 15 minute drive, where an abundance of shops, bars and restaurants are to be found when you feel like socialising. Golf is never far away with a nine hole course in Moncarapacho and the 18-hole Benamor club close to Tavira.
The Aljezur offers some unbeatable bargains if you like to be away from madding crowd. Our earlier report on property values in Aljezur offers additional insight into what makes this particular region of the Algarve so interesting and unique.
Nestled in an elevated position near the quiet village of Carrascalinho, about 5km from the town of Aljezur, this traditional quinta with two attached annexes sits on over 38 hectares of land. Beautifully renovated and recently reduced in price, you won’t find much of a better deal in the Algarve.
The single storey quinta offers a living room with a fireplace, open-plan kitchen / dining room, three double bedrooms and plenty of storage for a total of 170m2 of living space. The first annex features a living area with fireplace, a kitchenette, bathroom, private terrace and a roof terrace. The second annex consists of a studio apartment with w.c.
The property enjoys traditional wooden ceilings throughout, and is connected to standard modern conveniences including mains electricity, telephone, satellite TV and internet.
The immediate grounds have been beautifully landscaped in Mediterranean style featuring plenty of stone and gravel pathways and terraces and drought-resistant plants and beds. Currently 3.6 hectares of the land is planted for wheat and cork oak trees, providing a small income. At just €320,000, (under £230,000) you can get away from it all with this small piece of paradise.
Living in the hills of the Algarve is both peaceful and tranquil but never dull. There’s so much to see and explore, so many opportunities for sports and hobbies, including hiking, cycling and horse riding. The rural restaurants are cheaper than those in the coastal areas frequented by tourists.
You may well find that your neighbours are a mixture of nationalities and the local Portuguese population are the most welcoming people in Europe.
Take a look at more Algarve properties for sale on our property map. It’s easy to navigate and you will be surprised at just how many rural properties are available.
*The properties featured in this article were listed for sale on Meravista.com at the time of publication, but may have since been sold or removed from the website
Algarve property – Rural Living in the Algarve
By Sun's Dragon
When choosing a property ‘away from it all’, you have to consider what your options are and what kind of lifestyle you want. Somewhere to just relax, kick back and enjoy tranquillity and nature? A garden to tend, love and nurture? To be close to country sports such as horse riding, hiking, or even bird watching? Or do you want to be self-sustaining and live off the land as much as possible?
Traditional villa for sale in Cerro do Botelho, São Brás de Alportel
If you just want to kick back, relax and enjoy nature and country sports, you can’t go wrong with this lovely traditional villa, set in the hills of Cerro do Botelho, São Brás de Alportel.
On the market for just €295,000 (£216,324) it’s a single story villa that’s easy to keep and set in a 1,351m2 plot of land that is easy to maintain. You’ll not be isolated but definitely tranquil enough to enjoy the country life.
With four bedrooms you have plenty of space and the option to turn one into a hobby room or an office. The covered area of this villa is 188m2, so plenty of room for living comfortably.
Outside there’s a private swimming pool with lovely terraces for sunbathing and a shady terrace for Al fresco dining. The views are of the stunning countryside all around you. There’s also a garage for the car and a decent sized garden.
Rural bungalow for sale in Messines de Baixo, Silves
The villa itself is detached and has 170m2 of covered area so it’s spacious for a 3 bedroom home.
Outside sports two large shaded terraces for dining out, a BBQ and a large secluded swimming pool with terraces for sunbathing. There’s also ample space for parking.
The garden is partly irrigated and has a borehole and cisterna as well as mains water. The greater part of the land could be used for raising animals such as chickens, ducks, geese, rabbits or even horses! The opportunities are endless.
Countryside property for sale in Porto Carvalhoso, Tavira
Located in Porto Carvalhoso, Tavira, on a hillside just above the village of Santa Catarina in east Algarve, is an ideal villa for the avid gardener.
This single story, detached, pretty villa with its own private swimming pool, has 1710m2 of garden to play with. Already landscaped with space for a vegetable plot, you can maintain it or turn it into your own design, the choice is yours.
On the market for €275,000, which is just over £200,000 at today’s rate, it’s close to all amenities yet still rural.
The fully fitted kitchen opens to the swimming pool with its terraces, the garden and a built-in BBQ. There is an en-suite master bedroom and two further bedrooms sharing a bathroom. All three double bedrooms have fitted wardrobes.
The house is double glazed and has solar panels on the roof terrace, accessed by an outside staircase. The roof terrace is spacious, from where you can not only sunbathe but also view the lovely garden and the whole of the amazing countryside surrounding you. Added benefits are the shower by the pool and a garage for your car.
The small towns of Sao Bras and Moncarapacho are both within a 15 minute drive, where an abundance of shops, bars and restaurants are to be found when you feel like socialising. Golf is never far away with a nine hole course in Moncarapacho and the 18-hole Benamor club close to Tavira.
Traditional quinta for sale in the Algarve's wild west
The Aljezur offers some unbeatable bargains if you like to be away from madding crowd. Our earlier report on property values in Aljezur offers additional insight into what makes this particular region of the Algarve so interesting and unique.
The single storey quinta offers a living room with a fireplace, open-plan kitchen / dining room, three double bedrooms and plenty of storage for a total of 170m2 of living space. The first annex features a living area with fireplace, a kitchenette, bathroom, private terrace and a roof terrace. The second annex consists of a studio apartment with w.c.
The immediate grounds have been beautifully landscaped in Mediterranean style featuring plenty of stone and gravel pathways and terraces and drought-resistant plants and beds. Currently 3.6 hectares of the land is planted for wheat and cork oak trees, providing a small income. At just €320,000, (under £230,000) you can get away from it all with this small piece of paradise.
Living in the hills of the Algarve is both peaceful and tranquil but never dull. There’s so much to see and explore, so many opportunities for sports and hobbies, including hiking, cycling and horse riding. The rural restaurants are cheaper than those in the coastal areas frequented by tourists.
You may well find that your neighbours are a mixture of nationalities and the local Portuguese population are the most welcoming people in Europe.
Take a look at more Algarve properties for sale on our property map. It’s easy to navigate and you will be surprised at just how many rural properties are available.
*The properties featured in this article were listed for sale on Meravista.com at the time of publication, but may have since been sold or removed from the website
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