COOL & CONCEPTUAL

The pristine white makes the villa as minimalist and elegant as a home can get

modern algarve villa

There is a principle of design that simplicity is beauty. It is a principle that speaks eloquently through this ultra-modern home in Portugal’s Algarve region. The white structure is elegant and stylish. The extensive use of sweeping glass windows and large, spacious interiors gives it a grand and minimalist look.

The contemporary luxury home will offer state-of-the-art features in its 460m² of living space, including five bedrooms with ensuite bath. There is a separate staff apartment, two swimming pools and a 350m² basement, with elevator to all three levels. A private garden covers 4,650m².

The property is located in Vilamoura’s most sought-after location – Pinhal Velho. It is immediately adjacent to the Millennium Golf Course in Vilamoura, one of Europe’s premier golfing destinations.

Also within a short distance of the luxury villa are several other superb golf courses, spas and Vilamoura Marina with its wide selection of restaurants and shops.

Price: €1 million (plot only). Estimated building cost: €800,000. Planning permission is in place.

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UNCOMPROMISINGLY MODERN

Limited edition design villas and townhouses created by some of the world’s leading architects, without the designer price tag, are available on Portugal’s Silver Coast

Villa Portugal's Silver Coast

Portugal’s stunning Silver Coast, near the beautiful and historic town of Obidos and less than an hour from Lisbon, is the location for Bom Sucesso, a landmark project showcasing the best of contemporary architecture, offering individual architect-designed luxury villas for private ownership.

Billed as ”the largest permanent showcase of contemporary architecture,” 23 of Europe’s finest architects were selected to realise this vision. Among them are leading British architect David Chipperfield, renowned Portuguese architect Carrilho da Graca and Alvaro Siza Vieira, the Norman Foster of Portuguese architecture. This outstanding group were given complete freedom to make the best use of land for their designs, with one stipulation – all houses must have green, grass-covered roof, to harmonise the verdant resort and to conserve energy.

The modern villas and townhouses afford fantastic views over the golf course, the lagoon and sea. The design is sleek, the architecture contemporary – the residences are truly stunning. 90% of the houses will be single-storey and most villas will have their own private swimming pool, while clusters of townhouses will share pools. Each house is unique, having been individually designed to maximise the benefits of its plot.

Bom Sucesso is set within a 400-acre site of magnificent scenery. There is a beautiful dedicated beach just minutes away, the 18-hole Donald Steel championship golf course, swimming pools, tennis club, sailing club, luxury hotel and spa being just a few of the leisure facilities available.

Bom Sucesso merges luxury living with the benefits of modern design, while taking advantage of the spectacular landscape.

Prices from €250,000 + VAT for townhouses and from €562,700 incl. VAT for villas.

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Dramatic and sleek

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With spectacular panoramic views of the Algarve countryside and the Atlantic Ocean, this ultra-modern villa, built to high specifications, is designed by the award-winning architect Vasco Vieira

This spectacular, modern villa is located in an exclusive gated community in the hills of Goldra, on Portugal’s Algarve coast.

The ultra-modern, state-of-the-art designed villa demonstrates the innovative manner Vieira employs in carrying out his vision to change the face of the Algarve’s architecture. Vieira is noted for creating works that are completely contemporary while maintaining the essence of the Algarve through the use of local materials and quality of light.

The 5-bedroom villa boasts breathtaking, panoramic views of the coastline and the ocean. It features a rooftop terrace with Jacuzzi, home cinema, gym and sauna, 3-car garage, large heated pool and landscaped gardens.

World-class golf courses, superb restaurants and stunning beaches can be found just a short drive from the privacy of Goldra.

Price: €2.5 million.

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Unspoilt, Unmatched

SENSATIONAL MODERN COUNTRY ESTATE WITH SOPHISTICATED ARCHITECTURE IN A STUNNING SETTING

Country Estate in Algarve

Endless possibilities await at this exceptional country estate with its spectacular scenic setting, near Lagos in Algarve, Portugal. The 6-bedroom villa estate sits on 258,750m² of land, and boasts magnificent country views with the sea in the distance.

The modern luxury villa is being outfitted with everything you can dream of, including built-in wardrobes, salt water pool, fireplace, large terrace, gourmet kitchen and solar and under-floor heating as well as air-conditioning.

There are possibilities for horse stables, tennis courts and heli-pad, and there is even a lake on the property.

The contemporary country estate is four minutes from Bensafrim, a small Portuguese town just a few kilometres north of Lagos.

Price: €3 million.

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10 places to invest 2010

With locations offering established or emerging overseas investment property markets, there are many attractive options. Here we give you the top 10 places to invest in 2010.

Many factors need to be taken into account when choosing your property investment location. The most important factor is supply and demand and their drivers over time. Over or under-supply will affect both the capital appreciation potential and the rental yield you might expect. Other key considerations include ease of purchase for international buyers, political matters, accessibility and infrastructure, the economy, tourism, access to finance and foreign investment.

Investors are inevitably drawn to the current investment property hotspots, where property can be secured at comparably low prices. These areas often offer high capital appreciation, as tourism is attracted and re-development is undertaken to maximise rentals and the resulting returns.

However, the world’s established property markets, such as Portugal and France, have maintained a consistent level of interest over the last 12 months. The key is the diverse selection of buyers who look to purchase in these destinations, from second home owners to those relocating for retirement to investors. This provides a constant supply of purchasers, ensuring a solid demand.

Where are the best places to invest in property in 2010?

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