Description
Set in a quiet cul-de-sac on the edge of the 12th fairway, of the 18-hole Parque da Floresta/Santo António Golf & Spa Club, is the modern and purposely-built Villa Antonio.
This luxurious self-catering villa has terraces cleverly positioned to take best advantage of the Portuguese sun at any time of day, but also has plenty of shaded areas surrounded by mature foliage, for those days when it just a little too hot.
The villa is split into two levels with the sitting room, dining room, kitchen, study and master bedroom on the upper floor. The kitchenette, the remaining three rooms with the remaining two bathrooms, are located on the ground level, with access to the lush and well manicured gardens and private swimming pool.
The simple and unstated neutral interior, is furnished with carefully chosen furniture and soft-furnishings with accents of British-ness, like the paintings from Scottish artists adorning the walls or the cutlery and crockery bought from John Lewis. The villa is fitted with underfloor heating for the cooler months, but snuggling up in front of the log-burning fire, is definitely the way to spend a cool-winters evening.
The living-room is light and airy with cool tiled floors, large leather sofas, and home entertainment equipment. The large patio doors lead on to one of the many terraces that overlook the gardens. This is a wonderful place to sit in the early morning sunlight, as you watch the first golfers of the day play the 12th hole. The modern fully equipped kitchen, and the dining room are located next door. One of the many doors from the hall lead in to the air-conditioned Study, which comes equipped with its separate wide-screen television, DVD player and an XBox 360 games console, perfect for adults and children alike.
The Master bedroom is on the same level as the living/dining rooms, and its focal point is the uniquely designed super-king size sleigh-bed, traditionally crafted from mature cherry timber, and comes with matching bedroom furniture. There is a private dressing room and a jaw-dropping bathroom with a spa-bath, separate walk-in shower, double basins and a bidet, exuding luxury and style. The doors lead on to the upper balcony-terrace, and it’s a blessing to be woken up by the beams of the morning sun. The remaining three bedrooms are all on the ground floor and have patio doors that open out to the terrace, and the garden beyond.
The wow-factor of this beautiful home is without a doubt, its beautifully mature garden, with orange, guava and lemon trees set amongst the well manicured lawns, and beautifully tended flower beds. Hidden in the trees is an adult sized hammock, perfect to sneak off and while-away some time with a good book. The outdoor terrace has a fitted gas BBQ, next to a pretty well equipped kitchenette; thus saving everyone the effort and time from using the indoor kitchen. There is also an out-door family dining table, from which you can serve ample glasses of freshly squeezed orange juice, or freshly made lemonade from fruit picked straight from the garden. At its very heart is the Hot Tub and the Eternity pool, from which you can soak in the endless carpet of lush green vista. /n Arrival time /n 4pm /n Departure time /n 10am /n Energy costs included? /n Y /n Linen & towels included? /n Y /n Pets welcome? /n No /n Changeover day /n Saturday /n End of stay cleaning included? /n Yes /n Pool heating charge? /n Included in the rental price, but request for heating the pool MUST be made at the time of booking. /n Internet access? /n Yes
