Expansive home for the true connoisseur

Portugal’s western Algarve is the perfect holiday destination regardless of the season. The sun-drenched coastline, rocky coves and sandy beaches are ideal for water sports whilst inland, some of Europe’s leading championship golf courses tempt amateurs and professionals alike.

Like most towns on the Algarve coast, Praia da Luz, which means “Beach of Light,” was originally a fishing village. Even though it has grown into one of the finest and most sought-after tourist resorts in the Algarve, the picturesque town manages to retain its old world charm. It remains a place of cobbled streets, amiable little restaurants and white-washed villas, their walls smothered with colourful bougainvillea.

Adored for its sheltered bay and stunning sandy beach, Praia da Luz is just a short drive from the protected Costa Vicentina Natural Park and some of the most glorious and varied beaches in Europe.

This mansion villa exudes an air of refined elegance and quiet opulence and is one of the most luxurious villas for sale in the Algarve. Sophisticated and exclusive, the magnificent villa combines timeless design with comfort. The 6-bedroom residence offers fine entertainment areas and abundant family living spaces.

Encompassing 1,372m² of living space, the home features elegant reception rooms, an exquisite kitchen, a games or media room – currently used as a snooker room with bar – a spa with gym, sauna, hot tub and steam room, as well as a home cinema room.

Built on a 12,400m² plot, the stunning landscaped grounds provide the picture of perfection. They include ample outdoor relaxation and entertaining areas, including beautiful gardens, swimming pool, covered terrace, a gorgeous summer house, children’s play area and poolside sun-bathing terrace.

From its prominent elevated position, the luxury villa offers expansive sea views.

Superbly situated in Praia da Luz, the luxury family home is only two minutes from the beach, town, shopping, restaurant and golf.

This is indulgent family living at its finest.

Price: €5.7 million.

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Crisp lines and strong geometry define this beautiful modernist villa

Year-round sunshine, magnificent scenery and a stunning coastline have made Algarve, Portugal’s southernmost province, a Mecca for golfers for over four decades – time that has been spent building some of the most impressive golf courses in the world.

Arguably Europe’s top golfing destination, Algarve is home to over 30 established and well-regarded golf courses. These range from 9-hole courses stretching over the grassland, to dramatic coastal 18-hole courses set amongst picturesque cliffs.

It was the pre-eminent British golfer, Sir Henry Cotton, who first placed Algarve firmly on the world golfing map, when he designed the course at Penina, Portimão. Built in 1966, this championship course is considered Sir Henry’s masterpiece, a triple-champion of the British Open who became a course architect.

Penina Sir Henry Cotton Championship Golf Course, which has hosted many major international competitions – including the Portuguese Open on several occasions – is legendary amongst golfers. The course is a true test of a golfer’s skill, and has a reputation as one of the toughest courses in the region.

Situated in a front-line position on the Penina Championship Golf Course, this ultra-modern villa enjoys a much-admired setting.

Borrowing from the principle of design that states that simplicity is beauty, the elegant villa is a timeless example of the clean modern aesthetic. The single-storey home affords every amenity in a sleek and beautiful geometric structure, detailed with the finest attention to materials, including glass, wood and stone.

Offering 396m² of living space, the brand-new luxury villa combines everyday comfort, flawless functionality and awe-inspiring contemporary style. It features a gorgeous master bedroom with walk-in closet and glamorous designer bathtub, three additional bedrooms, a large open living room with floor-to-ceiling windows, office/library and a superb kitchen with pantry and laundry room.

In order to ensure maximum integration between inside and outside, large glazed windows have been employed, allowing several rooms generous interaction with the surrounding grounds. It makes this striking family home perfect for an indoor-outdoor lifestyle, complete with a stunning pool, barbecue and exquisitely landscaped gardens of 2,500m².

The stylish home captivates the essence of luxurious golf course living at its finest.

Price: €1.35 million.

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Elegant villa offers the best of both worlds – total privacy and the amenities of a first-class resort at your doorstep

Located just 20 minutes from Faro and its international airport, this villa offers the discerning buyer a dream home amidst resort surroundings. The design is both dramatic and geometrically balanced, a place of clean, straight lines and walls of glass. Strikingly contemporary, it showcases a modern aesthetic of form, function and detail.

Set in a prestigious corner of Vale do Lobo, the residence boasts magnificent views of the Atlantic Ocean as well as the Ria Formosa Nature Reserve.

The new home encompasses 250m² of living space, including three bedrooms, a spacious living room, cinema room and designer kitchen. Bathed in natural light, it offers the finest in everyday living and fluid indoor/outdoor entertaining. The modern villa sits on a 850m2 plot and comes with landscaped gardens, a wonderful pool and barbecue terrace.

Enjoy the ultimate luxury holiday experience with unmatched golfing lifestyle at Vale de Lobo, the country’s largest beach and golf resort – perhaps Europes finest.

You’ll find it hard not to surrender to the charm of Vale do Lobo’s breathtaking shoreline location, overlooking the sparkling waters of the Atlantic Ocean and just a few minutes’ stroll from the inviting dunes of the beach.

The leisure facilities at the resort are second to none, a place that offers an astonishing range of services, facilities and events year-round.

There are two of the finest championship golf courses on the coast. Based on original concepts by the legendary Sir Henry Cotton and redeveloped by the respected American golf architect Rocky Roquemore, the Vale do Lobo courses have twice hosted the Portuguese Open.

The Royal Golf Course is a stunning and acclaimed par 72 course sitting among lakes and pine trees with beautiful views of the coast, whilst the Ocean Golf Course, a par 73, is sited almost on the beach, with unrivalled ocean views. Facilities include a clubhouse with restaurant and bar, golf shop, short practice areas, putting green and resident teaching professional.

The 14-court tennis facilities are outstanding and one of the largest in Portugal. There are AstroTurf and hard courts as well as a Tennis Academy, led by Pedro Frazão, who was one of Portugal’s best tennis players and now recognised as the country’s top coach.

You’ll enjoy two kilometres of golden blue flag-awarded beach, spa, gym, 15 restaurants, bars, nightclub, supermarket, boutiques, banking, newsagent and medical centre. There is an exciting programme of sporting and cultural events that includes art exhibitions at Vale do Lobo Art Gallery, concerts, ballets and theatrical performance in the modern auditorium.

Vale do Lobo is a truly unequalled place to choose as a holiday residence or permanent home in the sun.

Price: €3.1 million.

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An effortlessly stylish villa

Transparency, lightness, elegant design. This modern villa can boast them all. Plus a very liveable, contemporary design and refined colour palette. The sophisticated home is perfect for the indoor-outdoor lifestyle, with open floor plan, walls of glass and the best quality in materials.

The family home features 200m² of living space, with three bedrooms, a luxury kitchen and stylish dining/living room. The villa comes equipped with an array of luxury amenities, including under-floor heating, central vacuum system, alarm, solar panels and electric shutters. Add an impressive glass and wood staircase and suspended fireplace, and you’ve got the ingredients for an outstanding home.

The ultra-modern residence sits on a 486m² plot, and comes with a stunning swimming pool, sundeck and garden that includes several living and dining areas.

The villa is located conveniently near Portimao and Alvor Beach – a long, dune-backed, sandy and prestigiously designated blue flag beach. The golf course is only five minutes away, as are restaurants and shops.

The Algarve in Portugal is still one of the most popular destinations to overseas property buyers looking for a holiday or retirement home. The location could not be better: only a 2-3 hour flight from all Europe’s major cities.

The Western Algarve offers a dramatic coastline with striking sandstone cliffs alongside some of Europe’s most pristine and secluded bays, beaches and coves. The region offers excellent facilities for water sports and golf. There are historic towns such as Lagos and Silves but also more lively cities to enjoy like Albufeira and Portimao. The Algarve Formula One Racetrack has recently been built close to Portimao and now hosts many annual events.

Algarve’s beautiful clean beaches, long season, solid rental returns and very high quality building standards tick all boxes for an excellent long-term investment.

Price: €680,000.

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