This unique country estate comprises of a main house built in 2001 and a recently totally renovated guesthouse from 1834.
Tucked away in the outskirts of the small idyllic village of Bordeira, in the hills above Faro and only 20 minutes from Faro airport, Algarve’s beautiful beaches and the 36 hole golf courses of Quinta do Lago and Quinta da Ria, you will find this impressive and beautifully presented property.

Spain is still the most popular property destination in the world, according to TheMoveChannel.com's latest Top of the Props report. Spanish property accounted for one in 10 (9.72 per cent) of all enquiries on the overseas portal in April 2015, making it the number one country for the third month in a row.

A beautiful luxury villa in a tranquil Tavira countryside setting where traditional Portuguese meets contemporary style with clever use of stone, wood and glass. This bright and spacious property was designed by one of Portugal's leading architects and completed in 2010.

It is only a short drive to the picturesque town of Tavira and close to all amenities - gorgeous Eastern Algarve beaches, restaurants, supermarkets, golf, airport, and less than 10 minutes to the motorway.

Home staging is a skilled art. Done poorly, it can put off prospective purchasers the moment the front door is opened. Done well, it can be the deciding factor that inspires buyers to commit to a property purchase on the spot.

In fact, home staging in the right hands can be award-winningly good, as demonstrated by Alexander James, who are famed for dressing (amongst others) the stunning new Silverwood residence on the main island of the Wentworth Estate in Surrey.

Many property entrepreneurs are comfortable with managing their portfolios from home. For others, though, the pull of the warmth and friendliness of areas like Portugal's Algarve has tempted them to take a more hands-on approach to property entrepreneurship.

Those considering buying a home in the sun are likely to have Portugal’s Algarve and Spain’s Costa del Sol on their list of possible destinations. Meravista.com has taken a close look at the property markets in the two regions and has found that they differ greatly in terms of value for money.

Comparing these two European locations side by side there are many similarities - a history of Roman and Moorish patrimony, excellent cuisine and a relaxed way of life in a desirable climate. There’s a wide choice of property for sale in both Costa del Sol and the Algarve; new builds, apartments, villas and traditional homes. But which of the two areas offers the better value?

With the dust settling on another fantastic Masters, golf season is in full swing once more. The PGA tour will see five tournaments take place in May, followed by another five in June and six in July.

When it comes to golfing in Europe, the courses of Spain and Portugal have long enjoyed a friendly rivalry, with both countries vying for the crown of Europe's best golf destination.

Portugal is known for its wealth of accommodation, with modern apartments and villas clustered around some of the best beaches in Europe along the southern Algarve coast. But not everyone is looking for a two bedroom apartment with shared pool, or a three/four bed villa with a few orange trees.

These days, a new breed of buyer is looking for something seriously unusual.