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Charming cottage house in Monchique

€359,000
  • 3 Rooms
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • ~81 m² Total surface
  • ~41 m² Living area
  • ~309 m² Plot surface
  • Completion expected September 2026

Description

Nestled in the peaceful Algarvian village of Monchique, 450 m above sea level, this 309 m2 plot holds a charming main townhouse and two annexes, that present a rare opportunity to own a private sanctuary with both inside and outside space, surrounded by fresh mountain air, natural water resource and the infinite beauty of the countryside hills.

Whether you are seeking a serene personal retreat or an appealing holiday rental investment, this delightful property perfectly captures the essence of relaxed Algarve living.

Beautifully renovated to very high standards and thoughtfully arranged, this townhouse offers a 40m2 main house with two floors, plus 41m2 of two independente annexes, one of them holding a second EnSuite bedroom.

At street level the main house offers a nice and spacious bedroom with a south facing double window and an independent bathroom equipped with walk-in shower, also with a window facing the access street. On the floor below there is a modern open plan fully equipped kitchen and a dinning / living area.

Outside, a huge 256 m2 private terrace provides two annex houses, the first one holding the second En-Suite bedroom, the second one working as a laundry and storage room, also equipped with a toillet. All of it ideal to relax, invite family, entertain guests, or simply enjoy the calming sounds and scenic surroundings of nature. Of the three sanitary facilities, two feature a walk-in shower.

This outside space also features a cosy covered wooden dinning and seating area, with artificial grass, offering a welcoming shade during sunny days and creating a wonderful extension of the living space, where you can comfortably dine, unwind, or enjoy the peaceful mountain atmosphere outdoors.

Last but not least, this outside space is also equipped with a plunge pool, from which the owners several fruit trees, as well as the surrounding forest scenario can be contemplated and enjoyed until the last minute of the daily sunshine.

The welcoming interiors are further enhanced by the modern technique of using micro-cement in the flooring of the communal areas, which gives the space a ‘clean’, contemporary and modern feel.

Whilst in other areas, the comfort and elegance of traditional long-plank wooden flooring are not overlooked, creating the perfect combined atmosphere for comfortable living during the cooler winter months or hotter summer evenings year-round.

The TownHouse benefits from excellent insulation, helping to maintain a comfortable and steady temperature throughout the year, meaning air-conditioning will be rarely needed. Nevertheless, AC is pre-installed and a quote to supply a multi-split equipment and two reverse machines is available.

Despite its secluded and tranquil setting, this TownHouse remains 6 minutes (400 m) walking distance away from the village center of Largo dos Chorões and from the most typical cafés and restaurants that offer clients the best that the Algarvian countryside cuisine has to offer. A truly special opportunity to own a little piece of paradise close to the world known crystal unique water springs of Caldas de Monchique and in one of the Algarve’s most enchanting mountain locations.

  • Energy Certification: Exemption Declaration (main house under 50m2).
  • Due to the age of the starting building (prior to 1951), the IMI tax calculated in 2026 is of only 60,99 € per year.
Features
Built-in kitchenGardenPatioSecurity systemSwimming poolGreen viewGuest toiletMountain viewOpen viewFurnished
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Your advisor: Nuno Fernandes

Property ID: W-04BIII

Property details
  • Object type

    Semi-detached house

  • Rooms

    3

  • Bedrooms

    2

  • Bathrooms

    2

  • Number of Floors

    2

  • Total surface

    ~81 m²

  • Living area

    ~41 m²

  • Plot surface

    ~309 m²

  • Usable surface

    ~81 m²

  • Garden surface

    ~256 m²

  • Flooring

    Concrete, Wooden floor

Energy efficiency information
  • Construction year

    1951

  • Energy certificate available

    No

Location: Monchique, Faro District

About 25 minutes north of the magnificent beaches and golf courses of the western Algarve, you will find 39 hectares of serenity in the hills cut by streams, also known as the "Garden of the Algarve" or the “Sintra of the Algarve”.

The thermal village of Caldas de Monchique is located 6 km south of Monchique and 18 km north of Portimão. It is also about 52 minutes from the sumptuous beaches of the Vicentine Coast (to the west) and offers residents and visitors alike a unique combination of lush vegetation, historic 19th century buildings, cultural heritage and a thermal SPA. Caldas de Monchique comprises a small square surrounded by large trees and fountains, and a suitable place for picnics. Also get to know the “Termas” (SPAs) and their springs of mineral medicinal waters, which have been used for treatments since ancient times and are now bottled under the brand “CHIC”, having achieved an excellent 2nd place at the "Best PET Bottle" at the International Packaging Competition under the 5th Global Water Congress.

Monchique’s Natural Mineral Water, is originated in an underground source, 900 metres deep, protected from all risks of pollution and emerging from a spring tapped natural or bore exit. It is clearly distinguished from ordinary drinking water, by its nature and by its original taste. It is hypo-saline, bicarbonated (sodium carbonated and natural alkalined), with a unique super alkaline pH of 9,48. It has a sweet soft taste, and its consumption has gained health benefits, namely in the functioning of the urological system, auto immune diseases, osteoporosis, digestive health and many others.

This thermal water has more than 2000 years of history, once it was used by the ancient Romans to heal skin and digestive diseases and was even transported to Rome, for the elites of the time to drink. Due to the complex and rare natural chemical composition of this water, it is considered to be unique and a highly differentiated water, all over the world.

Monchique is the highest village of the Algarve, located 450 m above sea level. The highest point in the Algarve is also located in the mountain range of Monchique, at Fóia, with 902 meters above sea level. Simple and beautiful, Monchique shows much more of what the Algarve region can offer, besides its beautiful golden beaches, golf courses and clear blue sky.

It is said that the Romans populated Monchique due the healing power of the waters of the Monchique mountains. Even today the village is highly sought after by visitors due to natural thermal baths, like the Romans, today still believed to have healing powers.

In fact, it was the Romans who gave Monchique its name, from the Latin expression "Mons Cicus", that meant “Sacred Water" and built the SPA in Caldas de Monchique, but there is evidence that the area was populated as far back as the Stone Age.

Main distances:

  • To Portimão: 20 km (aprox. 25 min driving distance)
  • To Silves: 28 km (aprox. 35 min driving distance)
  • To Lagos: 45 km (aprox. 45 min driving distance)
  • To FAO - Faro Intern. Airport: 85 km (aprox. 60 min driving distance)

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