Traditional Algarve Ruin with Countryside & Sea Views near Santa Bárbara de Nexe

Some properties are appreciated for what they are. Others for what they have the potential to become.
Set on a gentle hilltop in the Algarve countryside, this traditional property offers something increasingly difficult to find: privacy, open countryside views, a glimpse of the sea on the horizon and the opportunity to create a truly individual home, just minutes from Santa Bárbara de Nexe, Loulé and Faro.
Key Features

• 5,520 m² plot
• Traditional Algarve ruin with 143 m² gross area
• Permission to extend by up to 50% of the existing footprint
• Habitation licence
• Borehole licence already issued
• South-west orientation
• Open countryside views with distant sea views
• Elevated position
• Peaceful and private setting
• Electricity approximately 300 metres away
• Around 5 minutes from Santa Bárbara de Nexe
• 10 minutes from Loulé
• Approximately 20 minutes from Faro and the international airport

The Property
Occupying an elevated position, the existing traditional building provides an excellent starting point for a restoration project that can be shaped around the future owner's vision.
With a gross construction area of 143 m² and the possibility to extend by up to 50%, there is ample scope to create a comfortable permanent residence or a distinctive holiday home.
The property benefits from a valid habitation licence, and the licence for a private borehole has already been issued, making an important stage of the development process already complete.
Electricity is available approximately 300 metres from the property.
Outside
The 5,520 m² plot enjoys a south-west orientation, providing excellent natural light throughout the day.
From its elevated position, the property overlooks the surrounding countryside with permanent views across the landscape and a glimpse of the sea on the horizon.
Access is via an unpaved country track, contributing to the peaceful and private character of the setting.
Location
Although surrounded by nature, the property enjoys a highly convenient location.
Santa Bárbara de Nexe is just five minutes away, Loulé approximately ten minutes, while Faro, the international airport and the Algarve coastline can all be reached in around twenty minutes.
It offers the rare combination of rural tranquillity and easy access to everyday amenities.
Ideal For
Ideal for buyers looking to create a bespoke Algarve home in a peaceful countryside setting, with privacy, beautiful views and excellent access to the region's main towns and services.