Silves, Faro 8300

Set in Sítio da Vala, Silves, Casa Alfazema is a three-bedroom single-storey villa on a 7,358 m2 plot surrounded by orchards, mature gardens and open Algarvian countryside. With 142 m2 of built area and exposed timber ceilings reaching generous heights throughout, this is a home with genuine character, the kind that is increasingly hard to find in the Algarve interior. The layout is clear and comfortable: three bedrooms, a spacious living room with fireplace and air conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen with granite worktops and dining island, and two bathrooms, one featuring a walk-in shower with direct garden access. Lacquered timber beam and reed ceilings run through every room, creating a warm Mediterranean atmosphere against white walls and pale stone flooring. The outdoor space is the soul of this property. A private pool with a walled terrace and arched garden screen ensures complete seclusion. A 42.5 m³ irrigation tank with municipal registration supports year-round garden maintenance. The grounds are planted with palms, cypresses, cacti and native Mediterranean species, crossed by paved pathways and anchored by a covered outdoor dining area with a traditional azulejo-tiled table. At the far end of the plot, a natural pond surrounded by reeds and gravel seating creates a singular contemplative retreat. The historic walled city of Silves is a short drive away. The Algarve coastline is within 30 minutes. A private estate-scale retreat at the heart of the Barrocal.