A charming farmhouse villa with modern luxury and stunning countryside views near Ponte de Lima.
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Nestled within 3 acres of the enchanting Ponte de Lima landscape, this exceptional villa extends a warm invitation to its own expansive Minho Country estate. Set in the region's heart, tranquillity, space, and refinement define the ambience of this carefully restored 19th Century Farmhouse, artfully designed to offer a truly elegant and comfortable Portuguese retreat.
Every detail has been meticulously attended to, ensuring guests' inviting and cosy stay. The renovation effortlessly melds the allure of Minho Region's heritage and customs with contemporary furnishings and modern comforts. The original architectural elements, such as lofty vaulted ceilings, wooden floors, and stone balconies, have been meticulously preserved and rejuvenated.
Lower Floor: A double bedroom, accompanied by an adjacent shower room, is located on this level. An expansive games room, hosting table tennis, foosball, and a TV area with a fireplace and air-conditioning, amuses guests of all ages. Additionally, a gym and a laundry room are available.
Ground Floor: The ground floor encompasses a splendidly fitted kitchen with doors leading to the dining room. The dining area can comfortably accommodate up to 20 individuals and opens onto a charming balcony that views unobstructed valley views. The spacious living room, complete with sofas, an open fireplace, satellite TV, a DVD player, a music centre, and even a piano, grants access to the outdoor patio – an inviting setting for open-air dining. This level also houses five bedrooms, each with its ensuite bathroom and air conditioning. Three of these bedrooms, including the master suite, provide direct access to the lawn and pool area.
First Floor: A library graces the upper floor, offering a serene retreat for literary pursuits.
Exterior: The pool area is enveloped by abundant sunbathing terraces, lawns, and flowerbeds, with the pool itself measuring 12 by 6 meters and boasting depths ranging from 1.2 to 1.8 meters. For al fresco dining, an excellent covered patio and a portable barbecue are at your disposal.
What Oliver loves...
You could hardly ask for more on this estate, with a games room, fitness room, tennis and badminton courts and utterly sublime bedrooms, all with private bathrooms!
Gather the whole group around the pool for some quality time in the sun while you take in the sublime, panoramic views
With three acres of land, everyone can find their perfect space to unwind, explore and perhaps even compete – with tennis and badminton courts ensuring fun for everyone!
The dining area is a delightfully formal setting for getting the whole group together and sharing some quality moments, while the outdoor dining on the veranda is simply spectacular in the good weather!
What you should know
The remote location is ideal for many, but some may prefer to be closer to amenities, with the town of Ponte de Lima just out of walking distance
There’s no fencing around the pool so be sure to keep an eye on the little ones
While there’s no air conditioning available, a dip in the pool makes for an excellent way to cool off!
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The Local Area
About the surrounding area of Villa Alexa
<1hr to Airport
Rural Location
Outstanding Landscapes
Nestled in three acres of private land among the fabulous rural landscape of Minho and between so many interesting towns and natural spaces, Villa Alexa is in the ideal spot to explore the fascinating history and sublime landscape of the region. The delightful market town of Barcelos is just a forty minute drive away, while the stunning historical centre of Viana do Castelo is just 30km away, where there are even sandy beaches! The country’s only National Park, the mountainous nature reserve of Peneda Geres National Park is half an hour away and hosts prehistoric remains, walking trails and rugged hills as well as deer, wolves and golden eagles!
Ponte de Lima, one of Portugal’s oldest and most historic towns with a delightful range of shops, bars and restaurants among the ornate squares and cobbled alleyways, and a huge market on the river bank every other Monday, is a 5-10 minute drive away. While the town of Braga, the capital of the district, is about half an hour away and hosts many relics of the region’s diverse history. With so much on your doorstep, you can visit a new historical and beautiful town every day!
Minho is a fantastic, largely rural region on the northernmost Atlantic tip of Portugal, bordering the Spanish region of Galiza, with which it shares many attributes. Minho is perhaps most famous as the home of the Vinho Verde, a crisp, dry white wine (although as the name suggests, it is in fact green!) best enjoyed with a local fish dish.
Portugal itself is a small, fascinating country at the most Western point of mainland Europe. The capital, Lisbon, is known for its lively nightlife, with endless bars and clubs full of fun-loving locals and tourists alike, but also has plenty of fascinating history (check out Belém, jam-packed with monuments!) and undulating terrain, famously termed the ‘city of the seven hills’. From Lisbon, it is very quick to travel by the domestic high-speed train line to the city of Braga, which will connect you fairly quickly to Villa Alexa.
With a vast coastline with the powerful Atlantic Ocean, Portugal is a true paradise for the keen surfer, or indeed even those looking to try if for the first time. And for those less keen on surfing, the beaches of Portugal are still well worth a visit for their beautifully clear waters and fine sands.
The Region
Please be aware that the location tab shown on the website is not based on the property's exact location; therefore, all location amenities are an approx of facilities, restaurants, and villages/towns you might find around the property. The property's exact location will be provided to you before arrival and might come along with some recommendations about the area and what to visit.
ABOUT MINHO
The areas of Minho extend from the Spanish border in the north, south to Porto and east to the mountains of Vila Real. It is a green and fertile area of rolling hills encompassing the great rivers Minho, Lima and Douro, and the National Park of Peneda Geres. The countryside of the region is typified by long, sandy beaches bordered by pine woods, picturesque villages nestling among vine-covered hills, and historic towns such as Amarante, Guimaraes, Barcelos, Ponte de Lima, and Viana do Castelo.
The area encompasses a range of postcard-worthy landscapes and features that could almost be Portugal in microcosm: dreamy river scenes, high mountains, rolling vineyards, beautiful historic towns, dramatic Atlantic beaches, ancient religious foundations and mysterious archaeological sites.
Then there's the bold, sharp and fruity Vinho Verde to consider. This young wine is fashioned from the fruit of kilometres of vineyards that wind along rivers, over foothills and into Minho mountain villages.
But while you're enjoying one of our fantastic villas in Minho, you may well want to take some time out from all that sun worship to explore everything else the region has to offer – so we've put together this handy travel guide to give you a little help and inspiration!
