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The Villa and Location 

An imposing and very attractive villa with luxurious accommodation spread over three floors in this sought after location. It's beautifully furnished and completed to a high standard, it also offers an impressive list of features that include a stunning pool, full air conditioning, many rooms have vaulted ceilings, stunning pool room, wifi and IPTV.

Located in the Encosta do Lago development within Quinta do Lago, at its heart are communal facilities that include a lovely communal pool and snack bar, tennis courts, gym facilities, an elegant bar and beautiful restaurant within a few minutes walk of your villa. 

The villa and community of Encosta do Lago lies within the exclusive Quinta do Lago estate, which covers over 2000 acres of manicured greenery that includes world-class golf courses and pretty waterside country within the Ria Formosa Nature Reserve. It's lakes a magnet for migrating birds and the twitchers that seek them out, several hides have seating and bird ID charts. This tidal estuary and lagoon that everyone can enjoy on land and by boat has miles of tracks and designated paths that are perfect for a stroll or serious walking; many visitors enjoy them by bike or Segway, if you're less fit and doing it strictly for fun. You can explore along the Ria, cross footbridges to the beach islands, explore the salt pans which are a permanent home to flamingoes, take a circuit around the airport for exciting take off and landing views and all the way to Faro island with its amazing beach and fantastic fish restaurants. 

The nearest water-based activities are at the water sports centre on the beautiful Quinta do Lago lake which is a short 600m walk and as well as watersports, there are several restaurants with impressive water views. The spectacular beach at Quinta do Lago and other beautiful beaches in the area are within a 10 minute drive, there's an impressive footbridge over the Ria Formosa to the golden sands. Visitors will also enjoy an impressive choice of designer boutiques, trendy restaurants and bars offering a sophisticated atmosphere in the Quinta shopping mall, located near the entrance into the estate.

Upper floor

Master double bedroom with built-in robes, ensuite bathroom with bath and shower stall. Two sets of double doors open onto a balcony and a terrace private for this bedroom and beautiful views over woodland to the water sports lake.

Twin bedroom with built-in robes, ensuite shower room and doors to a small balcony.

Mezzanine floor

Twin bedroom with built-in robes and ensuite shower room, Doors to a balcony with views over the garden. Double bedroom with built-in robes, vaulted ceiling and ensuite bathroom with over bath shower. Doors to a delightful little private terrace at the rear of the villa.

Ground floor

Cloakroom. Lovely kitchen with island and black granite work top, doors to a terrace overlooking the pool. Beautiful living and dining room with a huge L-shaped sofa, wooden dining table and, of course, a TV. Two sets of double doors open to a terrace overlooking the pool and beyond that there are views over roof tops and pretty woodland.

Basement

Steps down to the lower basement hallway, through the door is a wide corridor that leads down to the pool terrace. Off the corridor to the left, a door opens into a huge air conditioned, poolside entertaining space. There’s a full kitchen with hob, oven, fridge and dishwasher, a huge dining table, comfortable seating that’s suitable for wet bodies, just in from the pool and a TV. 

Two sets of double doors open onto the pool and sun terrace, the pool has a hidden skimmer to retain its elegant lines and there's a large sun terrace with six loungers, a gas grill/barbecue and ping pong table. Pool bathroom in the access corridor.

Private swimming pool, 9m x 4.5, 1m to 2m deep, can be heated for a supplementary charge of £300 per week.