LUXURY REAL ESTATE CASTLE FOR SALE IN ALGARVE

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This castle is a grand estate, which has been totally renovated, whilst protecting its heritage and traditional features. With total privacy for the owners it is still just a short drive to all major towns and to the international airport of Faro. Glorious sandy beaches and many of the top golf courses are within easy reach.
Originally an 18th century Portuguese farm estate the property has, over the last two decades, been transformed into a grand “Tuscan” villa, set in a large diverse garden. What was once a prosperous Quinta of a wealthy Portuguese nobleman is now an impressive, completely refurbished and renovated, estate – creating an appropriate setting for an extensive collection of antique and classical sculptures, columns and murals.
Although an Italian flavour is obvious throughout the property, its Portuguese origins have not been neglected. The large external windows are barred in the traditional manner and the house contains large Portuguese fireplaces. A number of built-in garden benches are made of antique “azulejos”, Portuguese decorative tiles. The marriage of styles has successfully created this most tasteful, private and peaceful retreat.
The castle is accessed through iron gates (remote controlled and automatically operated), up a cobbled drive, which is flanked by tall cypresses and large antique pots. The drive takes you through the 3.000m2 front garden, mainly laid to lawn, with an ornamental fountain. The area beyond the gate, the courtyard, offers ample parking space for many cars. Wrought iron gates are passed and several inner courtyards offer the access to the main house.

Leaving the house, one enters into the most beautiful courtyard – with tall cypresses, numerous flower plots, old “ladrilha” tiles and cobblestones. The area offers old benches and antique “azulejos”.
The area around the house is totally walled-in, whereby the walls have a number of niches with classical Roman sculptures and fragment features.
The generous Barbeque Area is shaded by a tall palm tree and provides seating for several people. The actual barbeque area has work surfaces, a natural stone sink and a pizza/bread oven. To one side of this area, old large washing tubs have been converted into water features with fountains.
In the middle of this courtyard, a further fountain is situated.
At the end of the courtyard, a Private Chapel (5.2 x 5m), with bell tower, has been recently built. The entrance is through wooden doors, the chapel itself is a light room with stained glass windows.
Walking along the main house, a spectacular formal Roman Garden is reached. Trimmed and cut hedges and in the middle an antique water feature. In a niche is a lion fountain and also a number of antique Roman features – some more than 2.000 years old.
From the inner courtyard, through a stone arch and gates, one arrives at a sensational Swimming Pool and Entertainment Area. The area is completely walled-in and offers a 10 x 5m swimming pool, terracing and a covered area with an in- and outdoor bar. Additionally there is a covered area with a snooker table. Servicing this area is a fully fitted bathroom.