5 Bed Villa / Detached for sale
Ribeira Brava, Madeira, Portugal
£2,325,678 *
[€2,795,000]
Full Description
Villa Zenha is an award-winning property built by Bespoke Villas.
It is in an outstanding location and close to Riberia Brava, driving and parking at La Vie shopping centre in Funchal in less than 20 minutes away. The property was completed in 2020 and captivates everyone who visits the property due to the wonderful feeling the property and gardens convey. The property has been kept in first class condition and is currently a much-loved holiday home.
The property is just below the Estrada Regional 222 road, it’s very close to the front line and also has no possibility to be impacted by any major loss of view in the future. The property is due south facing in a very warm area. The Property captures the early morning sun and maintains the sun throughout the entire day, year-round. With reference to the stunning coastal views, they really are unspoilt and open east to west and can be described as simply beautiful, especially the sunsets. The situation of the prevailing wind is south-westerly and does not affect the property or the enjoyment of the property.
Villa Zenha was designed and constructed under contract by the current owner and won a major international architectural award for its harmonious blending of the interior and outdoor areas, this property just flows with its tasteful design and simple function. The property is over 2 levels with a further lower garden terrace. The plot of land the property is constructed upon measures a comfortable 845 meters. The outdoor gardens were designed by a landscape architect from Jardim Formosa LDA and professionally installed and maintained by the same company.
The property starts with the generous parking and garage area and leads to the front door, inside the front door is the lift and 4 bedrooms. Bedroom 1 has a stylish ensuite featuring sliding doors and direct access to the sea facing veranda. There is a dedicated office / bedroom 4 next door plus a well-designed family area consisting of a double bedroom with veranda access, a second children’s double bedroom and an ensuite. In total on level 1 there are 3 dedicated bedrooms plus an office room. The stairs that lead downstairs have a roof window allowing plenty of light into the stairs area. The actual stairs are dark wood with a very attractive appearance as well as discreet stair lighting which is captivating after dark.
Downstairs there is a wonderful mixed lounge / dining area with an open plan well equipped kitchen, these areas are generous offering a warm, relaxed and welcoming feel. The kitchen is in a lovely lightly shimmering antique cream colour and the kitchen tops are in an extra dark Portuguese granite, the kitchen is highly complementary to the living area. There is a great games / TV room, a well-equipped utility room and guest bathroom. The master bedroom is located on this level and features an ensuite bathroom with access onto the large outdoor terrace, pool area and landscaped, terraced gardens.
Outside there is a large infinity pool, an outdoor shower, outdoor toilet and extensive gardens which are low maintenance. There also is a lower sundeck below the pool which offers all day sunbathing plus open coastal views. There are stairs to the lower terrace which has well established gardens plus a sheltered area that offers multiple styling possibilities, a large built in BBQ is also located here. Also on the lower level are the solar panels hidden behind some border planting. The technical and pool room is located off the lower gardens, here is where the property is quietly organised and controlled. The technical room holds the water pumps and water emergency supplies, central vacuum system, garden watering timers, pool heat exchange, pool water cleaning tank, salt treatment centre and the hot water control.
The property does not shout excessive indulgence, its described best as just very enjoyable, private with an understated luxury. The property boasts a lovely location, stunning views and all day sun.
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