Bargain apartments on the Silver Coast

Silver Coast property prices are generally lower that those in the Algarve region of Portugal and there are some real great value buys, especially with regard to apartments. No one can say how long the situation will remain like this and the general attitude is, if one intends to buy a great value property on the Silver Coast, one should do it sooner rather than later. For an example of some great value apartments currently available on the market on the Silver Coast, listed below is a selection of apartments with prices, photographs, and a link to further details on the website.

Bombarral – This 2 bedroom great value apartment is in Bombarral, on the Silver Coast. It is ideally located just 15 minutes drive from the many wonderful beaches on the west coast, and just a 40 minute drive from the bustling capital city of Lisbon. This low cost apartment is a real bargain buy! View more details on this great value 2 bedroom apartment 

Nazaré – These brand new apartments for sale in Nazare are great value in a great location – just a short drive from the beach and within walking distance to local shops and amenities. They are a spacious 100m2 with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, fully fitted kitchens, and a high standard of finishings. The condominium is secure and well maintained and boasts a communal pool. See more on this property.

Cadaval – This brand new apartment is situated in a village close to the towns of Cadaval and Bombarral, within easy reach of the motorway. There is underground parking with allocation of two parking spaces and a storage space. These great value apartments also benefit from communal gardens.

3 bedroom apartment – €97.000. Great value apartment.

Alcobaca – This great value apartment is situated just 100 metres from the World Heritage monastery of Alcobaca, and within walking distance from shops, cafés, and restaurants. The apartment is on the first floor and enjoys a large balcony of 16m2 to the front of the property. This great value apartment features 2 bedrooms, kitchen, and lounge with dining area. The living area measures 80m2.

2 bedroom apartment – €78.000. Great value; excellent starter home.

Click here for a selection of apartments for sale on the Silver Coast or contact our office in Portugal on 0208 123 1880 or email us here

Villas for sale in Loule Algarve

If you are looking for a country villa in the Algarve then the area of Loule in the Central Algarve region is a fantastic choice. This market town is just 15 minutes from Faro airport and has lots of character with narrow cobbled streets, lots of history and traditional restaurants offering local dishes at good prices. Loule has supermarkets, shops and a food market offering fresh produce including fish, vegetables, fruit, cheese and home made bread and cakes.

In the town of Loule itself the properties are mostly apartments and townhouses but on the outskirts there a number of beautiful areas with country villas for sale at all different price levels. Many of these areas offer fantastic views towards the coast and have the convenience of being just a short drive from Loule and all of it’s amenities. Loule is a popular area for people looking for a holiday home away from the busy tourist resorts and also a good choice for those looking to relocate to the Algarve and settle in a quiet area close to the airport and facilities such as medical centres,shops and restaurants. Loule is just minutes from the A22 motorway which makes access to the airport and other areas convenient and it is just 20 minutes drive from the coast and the beautiful Algarve beaches.

A country villa in Loule can cost anything from around 300,000 euros to 2 million euros depending on it’s location, size and finishings. Below are details of 3 very different country villas for sale in Loule and surrounding areas to demonstrate what you can get for your money there.

The first is a 3 bedroom detached villa with pool and separate annex around 10 minutes drive from Loule. The villa is in a quiet location in the village of Salir and is very well priced at 280,000 euros. The villa is on a good sized plot of just over 1000m2 and benefits from lovely views of the countryside. The property provides the perfect opportunity to purchase a ‘bolt hole’ away from it all with the convenience of the town’s amenities close at hand. More details of this property

For 675,000 euros you can buy this fantastic 3 bedroom farmhouse on a plot of 5000m2 with sea views. The house is set in an elevated position and has fantastic landscaped gardens and a private swimming pool. The house is just a short drive from Loule and benefits from a garage and central heating. More details of this property

 

If you are looking for a property in a fantastic setting with sea and country views and luxury finishings then the next property could be for you! This country villa is just 8 minutes drive from the centre of Loule and is set on 3 floors with 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms and guest cloakroom. The 4th bedroom is on the lower floor and is set in a self contained apartment with lounge, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom and direct access to the pool area. The villa has underfloor heating, air conditioning, newly fitted kitchen and bathrooms, large games room with bar area and a spacious lounge with fireplace. The villa has many terraces from which you can enjoy the fabulous views and there is also a room next to the bbq area with kitchen, bathroom and shower which makes outdoor dining easy. The villa is priced at 1.5 million euros and has to be viewed to be appreciated. Click here for further details.

Contact us for further details of these country villas in Loule or for a range of alternative properties. Tel 0208 1231880 from the UK or (00351) 289 356395 from other areas.

Mortgages in Portugal

If you would love to purchase a property in Portugal but are unsure how to finance the purchase and are concerned about the current exchange rate, then it may be worth considering obtaining a mortgage in Portugal.

There are many benefits to obtaining a mortgage here and it could still be possible to escape the the dreary UK weather and purchase your dream home in the sun! Gatehouse International Portugal are based in Almancil in the Algarve and have a property to suit everyone. Whether you are looking to purchase a quarter share in a lovely golf apartment or to invest in a magnificient villa with sea views then we have something for you.

We have listed below some reasons to look into the various options available to you in obtaining a mortgage in Portugal. Gatehouse International work with a local financial adviser based in the Algarve and would be pleased to put you in touch with them.

• Euribor is lower than UK interest rate
• Sterling can be banked in a sterling account in Portugal and gain interest (currently 4.9%) and used as collateral for a mortgage. When the sterling becomes stronger client can redeem the mortgage if they desire
• Early redemption fee is fixed by the government at 0.5% (eg. €100,000 mortgage, redemption would be €500.00)
• Set up fees are much lower than the UK
• Mortgage can be set up within 4-8 weeks
• Can lend up to 90% of the value of the property if non resident
• Can have a mortgage up to 80 years of age
• Can have interest only for up to 15 years
• Spreads can be as low as 0.4%
• Low valuation costs
• Only assets in Portugal are at risk
• Use of a financial service that in 99% of cases will beat other competitors on rate
• Three year fixed rate
• The finance company will always advise of new products available and arrange a mortgage transfer to better conditions
• Equity release can be combined with mortgage transfer to obtain maximum loan to value release of funds
• Arrange free mortgage transfer with better conditions

Contact our Algarve office for the cost of a local call on 0208 1231880 or on 00351 289356395

Alternatively look on our website for a wide selection of properties in the Algarve, Alentejo and Blue and Silver Coast regions

Luxury villa for sale near Quinta do Lago

This luxury villa in the Golden Triangle is located only a short distance away from the premier Algarve resorts of Vale do Lobo and Quinta do Lago, where you will find some of the Algarve’s finest beaches, top golf courses, as well as tennis and sports clubs.

As you walk through the front door of this villa close to Quinta do Lago, you will immediately appreciate its luxurious, light and airy interior. Continue into the large open plan living/dining room and make your way to the large doors leading outside.

Outside this luxury villa close to Quinta do Lago, you can relax on one of the many terraces, have a splash in the stunning salt water swimming pool or take the time to appreciate the private landscaped gardens. It is a wonderful place for ‘al fresco’ dining whilst gazing out at the beautiful views over the hills of Alte and Loule!!

This luxury villa in the Golden Triangle consists of four comfortable, modern bedrooms and four bathrooms. You have the added advantage of both air-conditioning and under floor heating in all of the bedrooms, ensuring your comfort at all times. Three of the bedrooms are on the ground floor. There is a large double room with double doors leading you straight onto the terrace and swimming pool. The other two bedrooms are twin rooms.

As you go upstairs, you will find the master bedroom with its Jacuzzi bath and shower and doors leading onto a large terrace with spectacular views!

Downstairs, there is a large basement which is ideal for use as a games room. Furthermore, there is a self contained flat which could comfortably sleep four people.

If you are looking for somewhere close to Quinta do Lago, but don’t want to pay Quinta do lago prices, this villa will prove an excellent choice. It’s ideal to relax, unwind and enjoy yourself in luxurious surroundings, be it as a holiday home or something more permanent, then this luxury villa in the Golden Triangle, which includes Quinta do Lago, Vale do Lobo and Almancil, is exactly what you are looking for! Click here for more details.

Gatehouse International have a number of Luxury villas for sale in Quinta do Lago, Vale do Lobo and within the Golden Triangle. Click here to visit our website.

UK: 0044 (0)208 123 1880

Portugal: 00351 289 356395

 

Golf Property for Sale – Pestana, Algarve

Pestana Golf resort near Carvoeiro, with Villas, apartments and Quarter share properties for sale.There are a wide range of properties for sale on the Pestana golf resort in Carvoeiro. The properties are set around the Gramacho and Vale da Pinta golf courses and many have views of both the golf course and the stunning Monchique mountain range. Properties for sale on the Pestana Golf development include quarter share ownership schemes, building plots, apartments, townhouses, linked villas and detached villas. There are also some 1+1 bed apartments available for sale off plan that represent excellent value for money and the opportunity to purchase in stages. With prices from 65,000 euros to 1 million euros there is something for everyone!

The Pestana Golf development is currently offering property tours with 3 nights free accommodation on the golf resort, free of charge, allowing you to really get a feel for the area and see the fantastic opportunities available there. The 3 day Algarve property visit will consist of property viewings and even a free round of golf. There are lawyers, architects and financial advisers available to provide all of the information required when making a property purchase in Portugal. The experienced sales team will ensure you get to view a range of properties which suit your requirements and budget and they will even take you to the nearby towns of Lagoa, Carvoeiro and Portimao should you wish to see the local areas, restaurants and points of interest. Contact our Algarve office us for more information on 0208 123 1880 or email us.

There are a number of options available under the four ownership scheme, or quarter share scheme. The scheme enables you to spend 3 months per year on a rotating basis in a property which you will own with 3 other people. This represents a great opportunity to invest in property on a golf development in the Algarve at a fraction of the cost with prices starting at 65,000 euros.

A really great property investment opportunity currently available on the resort, is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom 1st floor apartment recently reduced from 295,000 euros to 235,000 euros. The apartment is being sold furnished and the spacious terrace overlooks a small communal pool area making it ideal for families with children. Further information on this bargain apartment for sale in the algarve.

The luxurious linked villas have recently been finished and have fantastic views to the golf academy and Vale da Pinta clubhouse. The villas have 2 or 3 bedrooms and high quality finishings. Features include electric shutters, fully fitted kitchens with Bosch appliances, Jacuzzi baths and built in Bbq’s. Prices are from 460,000 euros. More information on these villas for sale in Portugal.

If you are looking for a property with more space and privacy there is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom villa for sale with private pool and golf course views. The property is currently available for 695,000 euros with furniture in a special promotion until the end of September. Further information on this bargain villa for sale.

Contact our Almancil office for further details of more properties on golf developments in Portugal, and alternative properties for sale in the Algarve on 0208 123 1880 or visit our website at www.algarveprop.com

Pestana Golf Resort

The Pestana golf development is located in the popular coastal resort of Carvoeiro in the central Algarve, just 45 minutes from Faro Airport.

Pestana Golf Resort is a development of Golf Villa and apartments, mostly on the front line, and only a few minutes drive from the centre of Carvoeiro where you will find a good selection of bars and restaurants, a lovely beach, a tennis centre and many shops and supermarkets. If the weather gets too hot you will be able to cool down at the Slide & Splash water park in the nearby town of Lagoa.

The Pestana Golf Resort amenities include tennis courts, supermarket, bowling green, golf academy, restaurants and 2 clubhouses. The clubhouses have magnificent views to the golf courses and mountains, and provide excellent surroundings to relax and enjoy the scenery.
View a selection of properties for sale on the pestana Golf Resort.

 

The properties on the development are set around the Gramacho and Vale da Pinta golf courses and many also have fantastic views of the Monchique mountains. The Vale da Pinta course is a championship golf course with an excellent layout designed by the famous American golf course architect, Ronald Fream. The course has a deserved reputation for its design and high level of maintenance and represents a challenge to golfers of all standards. There are 2 lakes which influence play at 4 different holes around the course and the terrain is also dotted with fig, carob, olive and almond trees. The course also has a very special feature being one olive tree that dates back more than 1200 years.

The Gramacho golf course was also designed by Ronald Fream who teamed up with former world number one golfer Nick Price to create an 18 hole course with 27 varied greens. The course has hosted the Portuguese ladies open on 2 occasions and features lakes and trees which make the course both challenging and attractive.

The on site golf academy offers classes on open or covered training tees and has 8 target greens, a chipping area, several bunkers and a large putting green. There are experienced PGA teachers on hand offering both private programmes and golf schools. 

View properties for sale other golf developments within the Algarve.

 Or call our sales office in Portugal for more information on  0208 123 1880.    You can also email us here.