Monte Cristo 3

On a hilltop in the exclusive Funchal Ridge area between Lagos and Praia da Luz, this is a large and comfortable air conditioned house with a stunning view down to the coast and the sea over the town of Lagos. Furnishings inside and out are contemporary and to a very good standard, and there is a large terrace with spectacular view, dining area and large oval infinity pool. Close by are the village of Luz, Lagos town, both about ten minutes drive with any number of restaurants, sea excursions and watersports.

Accommodation is in the main house and annexe: six bedrooms, living and dining areas are in the main house, a seventh bedroom, kitchenette and small living room in the annexe.

Entrance is through a gate. The entrance hall leads to the living room with soft furnishings and Smart TV, doors leading out to the large terrace and view of Lagos and the sea over countryside. The dining room has a long dining table and 10 chairs, and enjoys the same view. The kitchen is adjacent and is modern with granite worktops, microwave, halogen hobs, central island, coffee machine, kettle, toaster, all cookware and equipment.

Six bedrooms are in the main house (three double rooms and three twin rooms). Upstairs is the master suite consisting of a double room and a twin room sharing a bathroom with a separate shower and bath. These two rooms have an interconnecting door.

Downstairs are four more bedrooms: Bedroom 3 has a large double bed and bathroom with walk-in shower, and bedrooms 4 and 5 and a double bed and twin beds, sharing a walk-in shower room. Bedroom 6 is a nice twin room with a walk-in shower room en-suite.

Outside are extensive terraces and large garden. At the front of the house is a very large terrace with balcony overlooking the countryside, over the town of Lagos and out to sea. To the side of the house is the pool terrace with large oval pool with an infinity edge, ten loungers and a couple of hammocks. Large, sloping lawns lead down to a pond at the bottom of the garden, and there is a charcoal barbecue area with gas grill.