We've recently had a look around this four bedroom, three bathroom, luxury property for sale here on the Portugal Silver Coast and we took some of the photos for their web site.

Near to Lourinha this luxurious property is on a large plot of over 5000 square metres and expertly landscaped into the countryside on two levels. This villa is being used as a family home at the moment but would be ideal for a holiday home with granny flat, or investment property with income.

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Eco-House with solar energy and beach views on the Obidos Lagoon

An example of environmentally friendly home heating. Plus a case study for how the recent Portuguese legislation in support of solar energy has lowered the cost of luxury living in this four bedroom property on the Bom Sucesso beach. Image right shows front view of the courtyard and solar panels June 2009 - click any property images to enlarge

When the house was purchased by the current owner in 2005 it was neither warm nor energy efficient. The water heating was by gas. The cooking was by gas and electric, and the space heating in the winter was by solid fuel fireplaces and a wood burning stove. Lovely as a summer home but the heating was not ideal for winter use. Image below taken Christmas 2008 - Beach view from the living room window.

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