Beautiful, unique villa with swimming pool in São Clemente, Loulé
€3,495,000
Loulé, Algarve, Portugal
- 4 bed
- 6 bath
- Villa
About this place
Beautiful, unique villa with swimming pool in São Clemente, Loulé This property features a beautiful Morrocan-style riad; a traditional courtyard featuring a mesmerizing water fountain, creating a serene ambience for relaxation whilst providing natural light. It comprises four bedrooms and six bathrooms, it also offers ample space for family and guests with an extra annexe of 3 bedrooms with a shower room. The principal bedroom is spacious with an en suite bathroom, a dressing room, and access to a large south-facing terrace with fantastic countryside views towards the sea. The main social rooms are functional and practical, with a fully fitted & equipped kitchen, a separate and spacious formal dining room, and a lounge with a central feature fireplace. An imposing office space with a double-height ceiling and a mezzanine from the first-floor landing provides a sophisticated and elegant workspace. For those seeking ultimate relaxation, this property offers a steam room and an exceptional room with two underground pool windows. It also features a wine cellar and a cinema, on the lower level is a spacious games room with a pool table and football. Outside, the south-facing pool benefits from a cover equipped with a swimming current generator, providing a luxurious space for relaxation and recreation. Please note all distances and measurements are approximate and for security reasons, are not representative of the exact location of the property. For more information on the precise location of the property and its surrounding area, please contact the listed Property Adviser. Features: Modern, Coastal, Garden, Land, Rural, Sauna, Spa, Swimming Pool, Terrace, Garden View, Cinema Room, Wine cellar
Buying property in Portugal
Full guide →Portugal is open to foreign buyers with no restrictions on ownership. A NIF (tax number) and Portuguese bank account are required, and most buyers engage an independent lawyer to handle searches, contracts, and the public deed.
The buying process
- 1
Get a NIF
Apply for a Portuguese tax number (Número de Identificação Fiscal). Non-EU residents need a fiscal representative.
- 2
Open a bank account
Open a local account to handle the deposit, taxes, and ongoing utility payments.
- 3
Engage a lawyer
Hire an independent lawyer (not the seller's) to run title and planning searches.
- 4
Sign the CPCV
Promissory contract (Contrato de Promessa de Compra e Venda) with a deposit, typically 10–30%.
- 5
Final searches & funds
Lawyer confirms clean title; you transfer the balance and pay IMT and stamp duty before completion.
- 6
Escritura (deed)
Sign the public deed at a notary or via online platform Casa Pronta. Keys handed over.
- 7
Register the property
Lawyer registers the new ownership at the Land Registry (Conservatória do Registo Predial).
- NIF (tax number)
- Portuguese bank account
- Passport / ID
- Fiscal representative(optional)
Required for non-EU/EEA residents
The Golden Visa programme no longer accepts residential real estate as a qualifying investment (changed 2023). Mortgages are available to non-residents, typically up to 60–70% LTV.
General guidance only — confirm specifics with a qualified local lawyer or tax adviser. Reference






