Dilwyn Hier
Phone :+44 077385 34772 Email :dilwyn@modernhouseportugal.forsale
The climate in Portugal is ideal for outdoor living & the design of this property provides many options to enjoy this to the full.
Near to the villa’s outdoor dining area is a sunken patio with Portuguese calcarda flooring surrounding an old oak tree (unfortunately dead but has been adapted to accommodate canvas sails for shade). A curved glazed brick wall provides further protection from the sun and wind. You will also find built-in seating, planters and a small alcove for handy wood storage.
On the opposite side of the rear patio is another calcarda paved area accessed via wide stone steps flanked by curved planters that lead down into a secluded and shaded area. Another similar oak tree provides provision for much needed shelter from the Portuguese sun.
Included in the sale of this property is a generously proportioned 10m x 5m saltwater swimming pool, which uses an automatic sanitising and filter system.
Near the shallow end of the pool is a separate circular plunge pool with built in seats, water jets and underwater lighting. This relaxing pool has its own clear water, which uses a UV sanitiser and filter system.
The whole of the pool area can be covered with a custom retractable canopy made from aluminium and polycarbonate. The individual sections of the pool cover move on tracks and can be fully retracted to either end of the pool. In the closed position you can access the pool using sliding doors at each side of the pool. The cover is excellent for retaining heat and allows for swimming beyond the normal warm seasons.
The pool is also serviced by a freestanding solar-heated hot and cold water shower.
Situated beneath a concrete pergola attached to the main house is an outdoor dining area. This includes a large mobile stainless steel Imperial grill cooker by Broil King. The gas-fired barbeque is a commercial grade unit with two separate grill areas that are ideal for professional quality outdoor cooking.
This outdoor dining area is enclosed by a side gate and glazed screen wall, with flower bed, roses and bay trees. This provides plenty of shelter and shade, with further protection provided by a retractable wind shade.
The patio area between the house and pool is fully slabbed and has integrated stone-clad seating built against the rear wall of the villa. There is a similar seating with concealed storage at the end of the terrace.
Beyond the swimming pool a roof sun terrace that sits above the apartment. This features a seating area with built-in planters, mood lighting and outdoor speakers. The nearby apartment chimney has an alcove that can be used to set up a small charcoal barbeque, whilst the surrounding walls have recessed mood lighting that create a wonderful evening atmosphere.