Fora da Caixa Overview
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Fora da Caixa is located in the 'Costa da Prata' or Silver Coast of Portugal and overlooks the Obidos Lagoon.
The villa is a superb combination of styles, with a traditional exterior and a contemporary interior. Large, sunny living areas are located on the south side of the villa to take advantage of the beautiful views of the Obidos Lagoon and the ocean beyond.
The house has been stylishly decorated and furnished to a very high standard in order to provide all modern and comfortable conveniences.
Several decorative items have been brought by the owners from their trips abroad, particularly Asia, and have been carefully displayed in order to convey a story from each place.
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Accommodation
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On the ground floor there is a large open plan kitchen and a dining and living room area which extends to the entire width of the house. There are 3 French windows that open to an extensive terracotta tiled terrace which is ideal for al fresco dining. The living area has 3 sofas, Satellite TV, DVD and CD players. The dining table seats up to 12 people.
The modern kitchen is fully fitted and features a large island unit containing a separate sink, power points and a breakfast bar on 2 sides with 4 leather bar stools. There is a 5 gas hob, electric oven, American style fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, kettle, food processor and juice machine. Adjoining the kitchen, there is a laundry room with washing machine and ironing facilities.
The ground floor has 2 twin bedrooms, 1 with ensuite shower room and 1 with ensuite shower and bathroom.
Upstairs, there is a large sitting-room with 3 large comfortable sofas, log fire and CD player. French windows lead to a balcony which benefits from the same splendid views over the Lagoon.
On the same floor there are 2 double bedrooms and 1 twin room, all with ensuite shower rooms. The master double bedroom has a balcony with view to the pool and the Lagoon and the other bedrooms have windows on two sides with views.
All bathrooms have heated towel rails and hair dryers are provided.
The house is centrally heated to enable all year use and all windows have electrically operated shutters.
There is limited wheelchair access to the ground floor.
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Outside
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The tiled terrace outside the kitchen/living room is equipped with barbecue, tables, chairs and umbrellas. It has great views of the Obidos Lagoon and has stairs leading to a lower sun terrace surrounding the swimming pool with sun loungers and tables ideal for relaxing in the sun.
The dimensions of the heated pool are 10 by 5 meters with a depth of 1,05 to 2,20 meters.
The garden has been designed to provide interest all year round. To the east of the villa is a pergola which surrounds a delightful courtyard containing orange and lemon trees. Another feature is the small pond and fountain decorated in traditional blue and yellow 'azulejos' tiles. Next to the courtyard there is a formal herb garden where you will find a wide variety of culinary herbs.
To the west of the property, close to the sheltered car park, there are fruit trees including almond, fig, pomegranate, cherry and apple.
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Location
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Situated in an area of great natural beauty with a historical and cultural heritage, the villa is just minutes from the stunning white, sandy beaches at Foz Do Arelho.
The property is a short-drive from Obidos, a charming hill town, with attractive white washed houses dominated by a 12th century Castle.
The two local fishing ports of Peniche and Nazare offer a wide variety of restaurants serving delicious fish specialities.
The excellent Praia d'El Rey golf course is located approximately 30 minutes away by car.
The international airport in Lisbon is approximately a 1 hour drive from Fora da Caixa.
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5 bedrooms
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5 bathrooms
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Garden
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Heated swimming pool
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Oven
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Fridge/freezer
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Dishwasher
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Microwave
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Toaster
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Kettle
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Washing machine
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Fireplace
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Free wifi internet
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Satellite television
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CD/DVD player
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Hairdryer
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Central heating
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Barbecue
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Car park
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Fire alarm
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Nearest airport:
Lisbon
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Nearest motorway:
A8
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Nearest beach:
F. Arelho 2 kms
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Map
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