A south-facing, Mediterranean-style villa on 2 levels, walled and gated in a tranquil country setting, yet only 10 minutes from the popular historic, seafront city of Lagos in the Western Algarve. Entranced from a paved road by electric gates into a sweeping cobblestone forecourt facilitating parking for up to 6 cars, the villa is surrounded by mature semi-tropical gardens, automatically irrigated with tiled walkways and terraces. A covered barbecue area with raised outside dining patio leads to a large sun-filled pool area surrounded by lush lawns. The villa is full of traditional charm and well thought out for ease of living and enjoyment of the outside spaces. The main villa comprises of an entrance hall, a sunny lounge with a fireplace opening to a covered porch facing the pool and gardens, a dining room, and a large modern family kitchen with a pantry /laundry room. The kitchen has direct access to the outside dining area, and parking. There are 2 large double bedrooms, one en-suite, plus a guest bathroom The first floor has 2 double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, each with its own south-facing balcony and a very large shared bath/shower room. Fresh, non-chlorinated water is available from the 80m deep borehole. There are double-glazed windows and patio doors throughout. Fans available in summer and mobile heaters in winter. The pool is heated by solar power. This villa has a regular, feline visitor called Saphira. She is extermely friendly and pops by every now and then.