Quinta Estate Overlooking Funchal, Madeira A Comfortable, Luxurious And Totally Private Residence

This luxury Quinta-style villa is unique on the subtropical island of Madeira.

High above the rooftops of Funchal, it offers both proximity to the vibrant capital and incredible privacy and tranquility in the spacious five-bedroom property.

The ”Quinta da Relva” was built between 2008 and 2013 on a former English country estate at a pleasant altitude, and has been technically equipped by a German architect and his family and embellished with subtropical gardens. It is a rare find to encounter a residential property of this dimension in this location, bordering the national park.
In addition to the Quinta, with 1066m2 gross construction area, the 65,930m2 property also has a gardener’s house and an outbuilding that blend inconspicuously into the ”hanging gardens”.

By both day and night, the unobstructed view over the mountains, city, harbour and the Atlantic ocean enchants everyone.
Surrounded by lush gardens and forests and the peaceful sound of bird song, whilst being perched on a cliff, with eastern, southern and western views, it is the epitome of a secluded retreat.

The property is accessed via a 400m private paved road fringed by Agapantha lilies which winds down through the woodlands past the gardener’s cottage to the main residence.
The main courtyard opens to the four-car garage, with a closed access to the living quarters, as well as the impressive main entrance door.

The villa has three residential floors.

The ground floor features a living hall with staircase and gallery, an office, a bedroom suite, large fully-equipped kitchen, three living rooms, a bespoke laundry, guest WC and an outdoor kitchen with bread oven and barbeque area.

The upper floor features 5 bedrooms, two with balconies, and 3 bathrooms.

The basement floor is equipped as a large sports and leisure area, connected to a 5m x 10 m indoor heated pool with whirlpool pre-installation, shower and WC.

Living areas and bedrooms feature solid wooden floors, and bathrooms feature various natural stones.

The classic traditional architecture with white façades, terracotta roof tiles, wrought-iron railings and green shutters recall the “old” Madeira, but the recent and high-quality construction and installations ensure every modern day comfort with thermal insulation, full central heating system, insulated double glazed windows and French doors by Schüco, and aluminium shutters for easy maintenance.
Tasteful interior carpentry with skylight doors and large sectional sliding doors as well as stucco friezes on the plastered ceilings give a timeless quality to the building. Natural stone fireplaces with glass doors complement the elegant high-quality furnishings with stylish original historical furniture.

The Quinta is for sale fully furnished and equipped.

The interior features 5 large-scale artist murals by Frank Dillon, whilst the exterior façades feature 3 large scale “azulejos” paintings.
A variety of life-size and smaller marble sculptures adorn the gardens. 4 viewing terraces and 3 sun-protection systems allow you to make the most of each of the outdoor living areas and their stunning views.

There are approx. 10,000m2 of gardens around the house, which are connected by natural stone retaining walls, stairs and terraces and can be automatically irrigated. A variety of valuable flowers, shrubs and trees ensure a magnificent display of flowers all year round, whilst the Lawn or “Relva” in front of the house gives the Quinta its name.

The 65,930m2 property is predominantly fenced, has access to its own spring water, & features farm roads to the local hilltop, and into the valley to the river. Professional garden planting with rare flowers and bushes complement the rich historical large trees, and manicured lawns complement the wild meadows.

The garden house or “Palheiro” is used as a lounge, workshop and tool room. It also has its own garden, which is accessed via a staircase.

Madeira Island is known for its mild climate year-round and the raw power of its unique nature. It is well connected to most European cities, with some direct flights to the US. English is widely spoken alongside the native Portuguese. Funchal, the capital, is a vibrant and friendly city. Madeira is considered a “safe haven” in these turbulent times, and boasts authenticity, security and a low crime rate.

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