Old post Office house

Original renovated village shop and house in a typical Madeira village This beautiful cottage style villa has been converted from the former Post Office and Village Shop. The house is filled with original and traditional Madeiran features and has been sympathetically renovated to provide a base for a perfect holiday. If you like the idea of living within a typical Madeiran community while relaxing in the quiet haven of the substantial tropical gardens, you will love this house. With three sun terraces for al fresco dining for 8, and a sun deck area in the garden - in full sun all day – and a wood BBQ the villa lends itself to a very social holiday.Upstairs: two double bedrooms both with access to the south-facing sun terrace benefiting from fabulous sea and mountain views, large family bathroom and study room. Downstairs: two double bedrooms and bathroom. Two lovely sitting rooms – one with original bread oven.Large kitchen and dining area converted from the original shop and still retaining the shop counter and cupboards. kitchen: Large kitchen and dining area converted from the original shop and still retaining the shop counter and cupboards. The kitchen is fully equipped for those who enjoy cooking and entertaining at home with the opportunity to experiment using exotic fruits from the garden. The refectory table seats 8 people. The upstairs: The pretty hallway with original parquet floor and original painted walls in pastel colours leads the length of the house opening onto a terrace either end. The main bathroom with parquet floor and central bath with shower attachment toilet and bidet is half tiled with local tiles. The two double bedrooms decorated in pastel shades each have two windows – one each opening onto the east-facing terrace. One bedroom has a 140/190cms double bed and hanging space for clothes. Both bedrooms have ceiling fans. The second bedroom is “pink” with the second window looking out over the garden and hills. A 160/200cms double bed in this room comes with hanging space for clothes, colourful bed linen and summer and winter duvets for all bedrooms are provided. Towels (but not beach towels) extra pillows and bed linen are also provided for guests. The upstairs terraces : The upstairs terraces are reached via the house or an exterior staircase. Find locally commissioned sun-loungers, table and chairs so you can enjoy breakfast in the morning sun or just a relaxing read, or spend your time gazing out to sea. Part shaded by the vines, part exposed to direct sun, you can idle the hours away here in comfort. Outside the west-facing terrace also has an exterior staircase leading from the upstairs hallway down to the main terrace. An original Portuguese seating bench, a dining table and chairs offer “al fresco” eating under the grape-vines. The original outside cookhouse has been converted into a BBQ room with the original outside stone sinks.
Short descriptionOther : Non-smoking house
Short description 1Number of kitchens : 1
SurroundingNearby sports facilities : Climbing, Diving, Golf course, Mountain climbing, Paragliding, Sailing, Skiing (alpin), Sport center, Surfing, TennisRental Facilities : car rental
Surrounding 1Excursion possibilities : Levadas hiking walking by natural paths through the mountains. We can arrange local guides for excursions around the islandLocation description : Travel: Airport at 45 minutes. Coach tours. Because Madeira is a relatively small island a rented car makes the property as a good base also for sightseeing. Entertainment: Madalena do Mar restaurant is one of the best sea front restaurants in Madeira Island! As well Calheta beach restaurants are very good with restaurants, the Marina of Calheta beach, its sand golden beach and the supermarket “Pingo Doce” for a big shopping or as well Ribeira Brava town with all services, shops and supermarket “Continente”. The property provided a good base from which to tootle off and explore nearby villages and towns, walking during the day along Madeira's fantastic Levedas and whiled away the afternoons in the secluded garden sun trap surrounded by banana trees. Have double aspect views of the sea and the mountain and was filled with sunshine for morning cup of tea in bed! Only nature and relax!
Garden and outdoorGarden facilities : Garden furniture provided, Grill

Licence number for tourism leasing: 25905/AL

Outside area: Fenced; Garden available; Grill; Parking spaces: 1; Private parking space; Terrace; Veranda;

House information: 2nd double bed; 2nd double bed; 2nd double bed; 2nd double bed; Bathrooms: 2; Bedroom; Detached building; Floor: 0;

Living area: Cable-tv; CD-Player; Satellite-tv; TV;

Bath/WC: Sink; Sink; Toilet; Toilet; Toilet;

Kitchen: Dishwasher; Fridge; Microwave; Oven;

Other: Mountain view; Non-smoking object; View; Wifi;

Distances (linear, approx.): Distance to cafés/ restaurants: 0,30 km; Distance to the sea: 3,00 km;