This is a luxury six-bedroom villa with two pools (indoor and outdoor) is located in the exclusive Encosta do Lago region of Quinta do Lago.

The entrance hall leads to a gracefully furnished lounge and dining area where wide picture windows collect an abundance of natural light. The lounge area has plenty of sitting space, a plasma TV and DVD player.

The attractive, custom-built gourmet kitchen is modern and functional, features Gaggenau appliances set flush against the walls and polished granite counters. The villa has two American style fridge/freezers with filtered water and ice makers. A dining room, with a table seating up to 10 people, connects the living room and kitchen and also leads to the barbecue area with beautiful views over the Quinta do Lago estate. There is a separate laundry room with washing machine, dryer, ironing board and iron.

On the ground floor, there are three bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms, while on the first floor is the master bedroom which is very spacious and whose en-suite bathroom features an all-glass shower box (wide enough to accommodate a wheelchair) plus a bathtub, a separate dressing area and a private terrace. The fifth bedroom is a twin bedroom with an en-suite bathroom and access to a private balcony.

On the lower ground floor, there is another twin bedroom with en-suite bathrooms, plus there is a fabulous indoor heated swimming pool, as well as a Tylö steam room, sauna and a gymnasium equipped with Power Plate Pro5, runner and cross-trainer, and other apparatus. Also on this floor are a wine cellar, laundry and a maid’s room.

Outside, a Mediterranean garden with automatic irrigation bordered by picket fencing surrounds a second swimming pool. A gas barbecue and a plentiful selection of assorted garden furniture enhance the leisure and entertainment experience. There is also a double garage.

Guests can enjoy all the facilities of Encosta do Lago, including free access to tennis courts, gym, as well as a discount at Tuscano’s restaurant. Within walking distance is the lake at Quinta do Lago, where there are a host of watersports on offer and two restaurants. A further 10 minutes’ walk is Quinta do Lago’s beach with miles of golden sand and the popular Gigi’s restaurant. Quinta do Lago Plaza with its bars, restaurants and boutiques is a short drive away.