Properties of the week: glorious Portuguese homes
Featuring swimming pools, mature gardens and sea views
1. Goldra, Santa Bárbara de Nexe
Algarve: €995,000
Goldra, Santa Bárbara de Nexe. This attractive and beautifully situated villa was built in 1986, and offers far-reaching views of the sea and the surrounding countryside. Main suite, 1 further suite, kitchen, dining room, living room, self-contained 2-bed cottage, terrace, swimming pool, garden, garage.
€995,000; Signature Property Solutions
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2. Miramar Beach, Vila Nova de Gaia
Porto: €950,000
A striking architectural villa in this elegant seaside resort south of the Douro River. 4 beds, 3 baths, kitchen, dining room, 2 further receps, terrace, garden, swimming pool, parking.
3. Freixieiro de Soutelo
Viana do Castelo: €780,000
A traditional farmhouse with villa. Main suite, 2 further beds, 2 baths, kitchen, 2 receps, self-contained 1-bed villa, pool, garden.
4. Caldas de Monchique, Monchique
Algarve: €550,000
This unique house can operate as a B&B, with separate accommodation for the owners. Close to the popular area of Monchique and its Roman thermal springs. Main suite, 2 further beds (1 en suite), kitchen, breakfast room, 2 receps, garden, studio apartment with a kitchenette and family bath.
5. Casa da Lapa, Sintra
Lisbon: €1.2m
Historic house located in the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park with sea views and plenty of period details, including traditional tiles. 3 beds, family bath, kitchen, dining room, 3 further receps, garden.
6. Vila Nova de Cerveira, Covas
Viana do Castelo: €690,000
A stone farmhouse with views to the Serra de Arga. Main suite, 3 further suites, kitchen, dining room, living room, two self-contained 1-bed cottages, swimming pool, mature gardens, outdoor bar, parking.
7. Machico, Porto da Cruz
Madeira: €650,000
A 17th century manor house, built in 1662, perched on a hilltop with views of the sea and surrounding mountains. Main suite, 4 further suites, 2 baths, kitchen, dining room, 2 further receps, garden.
8. Sagres Villa, Burgau
Algarve: €849,950
Set in a private resort just five minutes from the local fishing village. Main suite, 3 further beds (1 en suite), family bath, kitchen, dining/living room, swimming pool, garden.
9. Santa Cruz, Caniço
Madeira: €795,000
A modernist villa with views over the North Atlantic. 3 beds, 4 baths, kitchen, dining room, 3 further receps, terrace, garden, swimming pool.
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