A tranquil villa and estate in the rolling hills of Santa Catarina, an old rustic village. 15 minutes from the lovely Roman port town of Tavira and the world-famous Algarve beaches of Fuseta, Santa Luzia, Cabanas and Cacela Velha. Olhao & Sao Bras are short drives away. 25 min. from Faro airport, 10 min. to major supermarkets and stores. Nearby access to the A22 motorway system, 40 km. from Spain.

The villa has a modern, fully-equipped kitchen, indoor & outdoor dining, 3 spacious bedrooms (one with a sun terrace) and a pull-out sofa bed (in the lounge), with internet/wi-fi and SONOS music system throughout. A/c and fans in bedrooms and living room. Fireplace in living room. Home office area with monitor & printer/scanner.

Outside, a soaking-pool with sun-deck, a landscaped garden leads down to fruit trees, with an orange grove, almond, olive and carob trees. Panoramic scenery overlooking hills in all directions provides a stunning backdrop to outside dining or evening cocktails.

· Rowing machine, gym equipment, yoga space (instructor available)

· Spacious outdoor parking next to rose garden

· Lovely rustic village a short walk, with all amenities & health centre

· 5 acres / 2.1 hectare estate for exploring and walking

· Estate covered in wild thyme & rosemary for use in cooking

· Local horse riding and hiking trails, mountain bike trails

· Great local cafes & restaurants to experience Algarve cuisine

· Short drive to Tavira & Sao Bras Alportel for dining/tourism

· Explore the cork oak region, quaint villages & rambling hills

· No pets or smoking inside please !!