2-Bed Detached Rustic Cottage with Pool, Mealhas, São Brás de Alportel, Portugal, €460,000
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Countryside Cottage With Pool
About this property
There is something quietly appealing about a property where nobody has made a mess of it yet. This detached single-storey cottage in Mealhas sits in the hills of São Brás de Alportel, surrounded by mature trees and natural rock formations, with a private pool and terrace. It is genuinely rustic, in the honest sense: character intact, finishing decisions still yours to make.
Inside, the layout is straightforward and liveable: an open-plan lounge and dining area with a log burner and air conditioning, a fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, and a large family shower room. French doors open onto the terrace and barbecue area. There is also a garage and store room, private parking, and a partly walled garden with scope for further landscaping.
The agent is clear that the property would benefit from updating and modernisation, and that the price reflects this. That is a useful thing to hear stated plainly. Factor in a realistic renovation budget and timeline, and take a close look at the septic tank and any systems that may need attention. The energy rating is F, which is worth understanding in the context of any works you plan.
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