£842,105
4 bed villa for sale
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£842,105
€980,000
4 bed villa for sale
Countryside Villa In Santa Barbara, Santa Bárbara De Nexe, Algarve4 beds
3 baths
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Features and description
- Floorspace: 260m2
- Distance from the sea: 10 minute drive
- Nearest airport: Faro Airport, 15 minute drive
- Beautiful and tranquil setting
- Private swimming pool, with a 600m2 garden
- Internal living space: 260m2
Villa Introduction:
We are delighted to present this substantial countryside property for sale in Santa Bárbara de Nexe, offering an exciting opportunity for buyers who want to renovate and create a truly individual home in the Algarve.
Occupying an elevated 3,600 m2 plot, the property enjoys sweeping countryside and mountain views, with the potential to capture sea views depending on the final design, landscaping and any approved alterations. The existing villa provides approximately 260.89 m2 of built space arranged over three levels, giving a future owner an excellent foundation from which to create a contemporary family residence or private countryside retreat.
Rather than buying somebody else's finished vision, this is an opportunity to shape a home around your own lifestyle, creating gardens, terraces and potentially a private swimming pool while making the most of the property's beautiful natural setting.
What is the location like?
Santa Bárbara de Nexe is one of the Central Algarve's attractive traditional villages, occupying an elevated countryside position between Faro and Loulé.
The area is particularly appealing to buyers who want to escape the denser coastal resorts without becoming disconnected from everyday life. Rolling hills, traditional properties and open countryside create a peaceful backdrop, while Faro, Loulé, Almancil and the coast remain conveniently accessible.
Its elevated landscape is one of the area's greatest attractions. Properties here can enjoy impressive views across the surrounding hills and countryside, and certain positions also provide outlooks towards the distant Atlantic.
Santa Bárbara de Nexe itself retains a relaxed Portuguese atmosphere, while the wider Central Algarve provides everything from international shopping and restaurants to championship golf courses and beautiful sandy beaches.
It is an appealing setting for creating a permanent home where mornings begin with countryside views and evenings can be spent outside beneath the Algarve sky.
Where is the villa located?
The villa occupies a quiet and elevated countryside position near Santa Bárbara de Nexe, surrounded by the natural scenery of the Central Algarve.
Despite the peaceful setting, accessibility is one of the property's strengths. Faro International Airport is approximately 15 minutes away by car, making the villa particularly convenient for international owners and visiting family and friends.
The nearest beach is approximately 26 minutes away by car, allowing owners to enjoy a rural lifestyle while keeping the Algarve coastline within comfortable reach.
Road connections also provide access towards Faro, Loulé, Almancil and the Golden Triangle, giving residents a wide choice of shopping, dining, healthcare and leisure facilities.
What is the villa like?
Constructed in 2001, the existing villa offers approximately 260 m2 of built space and is arranged across three levels.
The current accommodation provides four bedrooms and three bathrooms, together with several living areas that offer considerable potential for reconfiguration during renovation.
On the upper level, the existing layout includes bedroom accommodation, a kitchenette and a shower room. This part of the property could be redesigned to create a more luxurious private suite, guest accommodation or another living area, depending on the future owner's requirements.
The ground floor forms the principal part of the home and currently includes a kitchen, spacious lounge, two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The generous lounge provides a natural starting point for creating a contemporary open-plan living environment designed to connect with future terraces and gardens.
The lower level includes an independent one bedroom apartment, adding another useful dimension to the property. Following renovation, this could provide private accommodation for visiting family, older children or guests.
Existing features include a fireplace and wood burner, fitted wardrobes, double glazing, an equipped kitchen, laundry facilities and storage areas.
The property also benefits from a garage and private parking, while mains water, a borehole, septic tank, main drainage and an irrigation system are listed amongst its existing features.
The real opportunity, however, lies in reimagining the property.
Its substantial 3,600 m2 plot provides space to create landscaped Mediterranean gardens, outdoor lounges, dining terraces and potentially a private swimming pool, subject to the necessary permissions and technical approvals.
Careful redesign could also take greater advantage of the elevated setting, orientating the principal living spaces and outdoor areas towards the panoramic countryside and mountain views. There may also be potential for sea views depending on the final design and landscaping.
For a buyer with imagination, the existing villa is not simply a property requiring renovation - it is a blank canvas for creating a highly personalised Algarve home.
Nearby Amenities:
Santa Bárbara de Nexe provides useful everyday amenities within easy reach of the property, including local shops, cafés, restaurants and services.
The nearby towns of Faro and Loulé considerably expand the choice, offering supermarkets, shopping centres, traditional markets, healthcare facilities, schools, restaurants and professional services.
Almancil and the Algarve's Golden Triangle are also accessible by road, placing the renowned destinations of Quinta do Lago and Vale do Lobo within reach for golf, beaches, restaurants and leisure.
For larger shopping trips, the Central Algarve provides a wide selection of retail centres and supermarkets, while Faro offers the additional advantages of a regional capital.
Transportation:
The property's countryside position means a car is recommended, although its location provides convenient access to many of the Central Algarve's principal destinations.
Faro International Airport: Approximately 15 minutes by car
Nearest beach: Approximately 26 minutes by car
Faro, Loulé, Almancil and the surrounding coastal areas can all be reached using the local road network.
The proximity of Faro International Airport is particularly valuable for a countryside property, making it possible to enjoy privacy and open surroundings without facing a lengthy journey when arriving in the Algarve.
The villa itself also benefits from a garage and additional private parking.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
Is the villa ready to move into?
The property has existing accommodation across three levels, but it is being presented primarily as a renovation and improvement opportunity. Buyers should budget for modernisation if they want to realise the property's full potential as a contemporary Algarve home.
Does the property already have a swimming pool?
A swimming pool is not listed amongst the property's current features. However, the generous 3,600 m2 plot provides potential to create a private pool and surrounding leisure terraces, subject to planning permission and all necessary technical approvals.
Is there independent accommodation?
Yes. The lower level currently incorporates an independent one bedroom apartment, providing useful flexibility for guests or extended family. The overall layout could be reconsidered as part of a wider renovation project.
Will the finished property have sea views?
The property already enjoys panoramic countryside and mountain views from its elevated setting. There is potential for sea views depending on the final design, landscaping and any approved works, but buyers should not assume that a particular sea view can be guaranteed before completing their own due diligence.
Why Invest?
The principal attraction of this property is the opportunity to add value through thoughtful renovation rather than paying a premium for somebody else's completed design.
With approximately 260.89 m2 of built space on 3,600 m2 of land, there is already a substantial foundation from which to work. The existing three-level configuration also provides flexibility when deciding how to divide family, guest and entertaining spaces.
A carefully considered renovation could transform the home around the Algarve lifestyle. Large openings could strengthen the connection between inside and outside, while landscaped gardens, shaded dining spaces and a swimming pool could turn the grounds into a private retreat, subject to the relevant approvals.
Its location is equally important. The property combines an elevated countryside environment with Faro Airport approximately 15 minutes away and the beach around 26 minutes by car.
For buyers willing to undertake a renovation project, the combination of location, plot size, existing accommodation and panoramic views provides the opportunity to create something highly individual in the Central Algarve.
Property Summary:
This Santa Bárbara de Nexe villa is an opportunity for someone who can see beyond what exists today and imagine what the property could become. Set across 3,600 m2 of elevated Algarve countryside, the villa already enjoys beautiful hill and rural views and provides more than 260 m2 of built space to reshape around modern family life. Imagine opening the living spaces towards new terraces, landscaping the grounds with Mediterranean planting and creating a private pool where long summer afternoons give way to dinners beneath the stars. With flexible accommodation across three levels, an independent apartment and Faro Airport only around 15 minutes away, this is a compelling canvas from which to create a distinctive Algarve retreat.
Villa Price:
This detached villa, originally constructed in 2001, offers an overall configuration of four bedrooms and three bathrooms, with approximately 260 m2 of built space arranged across three levels.
The property occupies a generous 3,600 m2 plot and currently includes an independent one bedroom apartment, garage, private parking, terraces, storage and laundry areas, together with panoramic countryside and mountain views.
Further existing features include double glazing, fitted wardrobes, a fireplace and wood burner, borehole and irrigation system. The grounds offer potential for further landscaping and the creation of a private swimming pool, subject to the appropriate permissions and approvals. This property has an Energy Rating of D and is priced at €980,000.
We are delighted to present this substantial countryside property for sale in Santa Bárbara de Nexe, offering an exciting opportunity for buyers who want to renovate and create a truly individual home in the Algarve.
Occupying an elevated 3,600 m2 plot, the property enjoys sweeping countryside and mountain views, with the potential to capture sea views depending on the final design, landscaping and any approved alterations. The existing villa provides approximately 260.89 m2 of built space arranged over three levels, giving a future owner an excellent foundation from which to create a contemporary family residence or private countryside retreat.
Rather than buying somebody else's finished vision, this is an opportunity to shape a home around your own lifestyle, creating gardens, terraces and potentially a private swimming pool while making the most of the property's beautiful natural setting.
What is the location like?
Santa Bárbara de Nexe is one of the Central Algarve's attractive traditional villages, occupying an elevated countryside position between Faro and Loulé.
The area is particularly appealing to buyers who want to escape the denser coastal resorts without becoming disconnected from everyday life. Rolling hills, traditional properties and open countryside create a peaceful backdrop, while Faro, Loulé, Almancil and the coast remain conveniently accessible.
Its elevated landscape is one of the area's greatest attractions. Properties here can enjoy impressive views across the surrounding hills and countryside, and certain positions also provide outlooks towards the distant Atlantic.
Santa Bárbara de Nexe itself retains a relaxed Portuguese atmosphere, while the wider Central Algarve provides everything from international shopping and restaurants to championship golf courses and beautiful sandy beaches.
It is an appealing setting for creating a permanent home where mornings begin with countryside views and evenings can be spent outside beneath the Algarve sky.
Where is the villa located?
The villa occupies a quiet and elevated countryside position near Santa Bárbara de Nexe, surrounded by the natural scenery of the Central Algarve.
Despite the peaceful setting, accessibility is one of the property's strengths. Faro International Airport is approximately 15 minutes away by car, making the villa particularly convenient for international owners and visiting family and friends.
The nearest beach is approximately 26 minutes away by car, allowing owners to enjoy a rural lifestyle while keeping the Algarve coastline within comfortable reach.
Road connections also provide access towards Faro, Loulé, Almancil and the Golden Triangle, giving residents a wide choice of shopping, dining, healthcare and leisure facilities.
What is the villa like?
Constructed in 2001, the existing villa offers approximately 260 m2 of built space and is arranged across three levels.
The current accommodation provides four bedrooms and three bathrooms, together with several living areas that offer considerable potential for reconfiguration during renovation.
On the upper level, the existing layout includes bedroom accommodation, a kitchenette and a shower room. This part of the property could be redesigned to create a more luxurious private suite, guest accommodation or another living area, depending on the future owner's requirements.
The ground floor forms the principal part of the home and currently includes a kitchen, spacious lounge, two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The generous lounge provides a natural starting point for creating a contemporary open-plan living environment designed to connect with future terraces and gardens.
The lower level includes an independent one bedroom apartment, adding another useful dimension to the property. Following renovation, this could provide private accommodation for visiting family, older children or guests.
Existing features include a fireplace and wood burner, fitted wardrobes, double glazing, an equipped kitchen, laundry facilities and storage areas.
The property also benefits from a garage and private parking, while mains water, a borehole, septic tank, main drainage and an irrigation system are listed amongst its existing features.
The real opportunity, however, lies in reimagining the property.
Its substantial 3,600 m2 plot provides space to create landscaped Mediterranean gardens, outdoor lounges, dining terraces and potentially a private swimming pool, subject to the necessary permissions and technical approvals.
Careful redesign could also take greater advantage of the elevated setting, orientating the principal living spaces and outdoor areas towards the panoramic countryside and mountain views. There may also be potential for sea views depending on the final design and landscaping.
For a buyer with imagination, the existing villa is not simply a property requiring renovation - it is a blank canvas for creating a highly personalised Algarve home.
Nearby Amenities:
Santa Bárbara de Nexe provides useful everyday amenities within easy reach of the property, including local shops, cafés, restaurants and services.
The nearby towns of Faro and Loulé considerably expand the choice, offering supermarkets, shopping centres, traditional markets, healthcare facilities, schools, restaurants and professional services.
Almancil and the Algarve's Golden Triangle are also accessible by road, placing the renowned destinations of Quinta do Lago and Vale do Lobo within reach for golf, beaches, restaurants and leisure.
For larger shopping trips, the Central Algarve provides a wide selection of retail centres and supermarkets, while Faro offers the additional advantages of a regional capital.
Transportation:
The property's countryside position means a car is recommended, although its location provides convenient access to many of the Central Algarve's principal destinations.
Faro International Airport: Approximately 15 minutes by car
Nearest beach: Approximately 26 minutes by car
Faro, Loulé, Almancil and the surrounding coastal areas can all be reached using the local road network.
The proximity of Faro International Airport is particularly valuable for a countryside property, making it possible to enjoy privacy and open surroundings without facing a lengthy journey when arriving in the Algarve.
The villa itself also benefits from a garage and additional private parking.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
Is the villa ready to move into?
The property has existing accommodation across three levels, but it is being presented primarily as a renovation and improvement opportunity. Buyers should budget for modernisation if they want to realise the property's full potential as a contemporary Algarve home.
Does the property already have a swimming pool?
A swimming pool is not listed amongst the property's current features. However, the generous 3,600 m2 plot provides potential to create a private pool and surrounding leisure terraces, subject to planning permission and all necessary technical approvals.
Is there independent accommodation?
Yes. The lower level currently incorporates an independent one bedroom apartment, providing useful flexibility for guests or extended family. The overall layout could be reconsidered as part of a wider renovation project.
Will the finished property have sea views?
The property already enjoys panoramic countryside and mountain views from its elevated setting. There is potential for sea views depending on the final design, landscaping and any approved works, but buyers should not assume that a particular sea view can be guaranteed before completing their own due diligence.
Why Invest?
The principal attraction of this property is the opportunity to add value through thoughtful renovation rather than paying a premium for somebody else's completed design.
With approximately 260.89 m2 of built space on 3,600 m2 of land, there is already a substantial foundation from which to work. The existing three-level configuration also provides flexibility when deciding how to divide family, guest and entertaining spaces.
A carefully considered renovation could transform the home around the Algarve lifestyle. Large openings could strengthen the connection between inside and outside, while landscaped gardens, shaded dining spaces and a swimming pool could turn the grounds into a private retreat, subject to the relevant approvals.
Its location is equally important. The property combines an elevated countryside environment with Faro Airport approximately 15 minutes away and the beach around 26 minutes by car.
For buyers willing to undertake a renovation project, the combination of location, plot size, existing accommodation and panoramic views provides the opportunity to create something highly individual in the Central Algarve.
Property Summary:
This Santa Bárbara de Nexe villa is an opportunity for someone who can see beyond what exists today and imagine what the property could become. Set across 3,600 m2 of elevated Algarve countryside, the villa already enjoys beautiful hill and rural views and provides more than 260 m2 of built space to reshape around modern family life. Imagine opening the living spaces towards new terraces, landscaping the grounds with Mediterranean planting and creating a private pool where long summer afternoons give way to dinners beneath the stars. With flexible accommodation across three levels, an independent apartment and Faro Airport only around 15 minutes away, this is a compelling canvas from which to create a distinctive Algarve retreat.
Villa Price:
This detached villa, originally constructed in 2001, offers an overall configuration of four bedrooms and three bathrooms, with approximately 260 m2 of built space arranged across three levels.
The property occupies a generous 3,600 m2 plot and currently includes an independent one bedroom apartment, garage, private parking, terraces, storage and laundry areas, together with panoramic countryside and mountain views.
Further existing features include double glazing, fitted wardrobes, a fireplace and wood burner, borehole and irrigation system. The grounds offer potential for further landscaping and the creation of a private swimming pool, subject to the appropriate permissions and approvals. This property has an Energy Rating of D and is priced at €980,000.
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