Discover a truly unique rural retreat in the hills of the Algarve — a beautiful villa nestled on a generous 8,480 m2 estate at Cerro da Silveira, near São Marcos da Serra, offering serenity, privacy, natural beauty, and complete comfort for modern living. This elegant villa provides 120 m2 of internal living space on a single residential floor with a comfortable ceiling height of 2.74 m. Inside you’ll find two spacious living rooms, a fully equipped kitchen, a dedicated office, three bedrooms in suite and four bathrooms — ideal for a family, guests, or extended stay. An additional annex building on the property offers a self-contained guest accommodation with two bedrooms, an open-plan kitchen–living room and one bathroom, perfect for hosting friends, relatives, or holiday visitors. Outdoor amenities and property features make this villa truly exceptional. Relax on the terrace, enjoy the private swimming pool, stroll through the landscaped garden, grow vegetables in your fertile vegetable garden or raise poultry in the masonry chicken coop. Equestrian lovers will appreciate the well-equipped stables with capacity for five horses, a riding arena (picadeiro) and a two-car garage. Water supply comes from a private artesian well, and waste is handled via an ecological septic system — self-sufficiency and sustainability at their best. Comfort and energy robustness are fundamental here: hot water is provided by a solar thermal system (thermosiphon), and heating or cooling for the bedrooms, living room and kitchen is available via wood-burning stoves and air conditioning, ensuring a cosy environment all year round. From its elevated vantage on the top of a peaceful hill, the villa offers panoramic views and pure, clean air — a tranquil retreat away from noise and stress. Yet, it’s only a 10-minute walk to the village of São Marcos da Serra, where essential services, supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, postal service and daily conveniences are available. The property is also conveniently close to the IC1 motorway, offering easy access to Faro Airport and the beautiful beaches of the Algarve such as Albufeira, making it ideal for frequent travellers or holiday home use. This country-style villa in Cerro da Silveira is an ideal choice for anyone seeking a balanced combination of tranquillity, rural lifestyle, modern comfort, equestrian amenities and proximity to Algarve’s coast and infrastructure. Whether you envision a private residence, holiday retreat or a sustainable rural escape, this property offers unparalleled charm, potential and lifestyle quality.