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LUXURY LIVING IN ALGARVE - PORTUGAL FINAL PHASE Welcome to Pine Hills 03 Pine Hills is a spectacular development of villa offers quite simply the best apartments in apartments nestled in Vilamoura on the Algarve, Vilamoura for comfort, aesthetic, and service, waiting to host your next perfect holiday, or with proximity to amenities yet peace and perhaps your next property purchase. Whether tranquility within its realm. you’re getting away for an activity packed family Choose from 1 and 2 bedroom apartments or holiday or just an Algarve weekend break, 3 bedroom penthouses for your ultimate Pine Hills’ sleek contemporary accommodation Algarve getaway or foreign property investment. The Golden Triangle THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE Along with Quinta Do Lago and Vale Do Lobo, the stunning marina town of Vilamoura, is one of the three corners of the Algarve’s 05 coveted Golden Triangle. The area is famed for its abundance of 22 tournament-quality golf courses, luxurious accommodation options, designer retail, quality local restaurants, and of course the beautiful climate and myriad of pristine halcyon beaches on which to enjoy this. VILAMOURA Pine Hills is located near the famous Vilamoura Marina and Quarteira Promenade, both have an array of bars and restaurants to whet any appetite. Watch the boats dock while enjoying some fresh tuna in Vilamoura marina, or catch a sunset by the beach while having tapas on the promenade. 06 22 Whenever you want Nightlife Odeceixe Lisboa Alcoutim Aljezur Monchique S. Bartolomeu Sevilha de Messines Algarve Castro Marim Silves Vila Real de Bensafrim Algoz S. Brás de Monte Paderne Alportel Gordo S. António Loulé Lagoa Portimão Vilamoura Tavira Lagos Almancil Vila do Albufeira Quinta Bispo Quarteira do Lago Olhão A TLANTIC OCEAN Vale do Lobo Sagres Faro 08 LOCATION On landing in Faro airport, you’re only 20 minutes the backdrop of approximately half the beach. Praia da Falésia drive from your idyllic destination in Pine Hills. The beach stretches all the way from Vilamoura The beach made it to the list of the Top 25 The complex is adjacent to Vila Sol golf course, to Albufeira, and is dotted with beach bars and Beaches in the World by TripAdvisor’s 2018 a 5-star, 27-hole championship course that has restaurants. It’s long enough never to be overly Traveler’s Choice. It is ranked 11th and it is the been voted one of the best in Europe. The marina crowded and has a wealth of activities available only beach from Portugal that has entered the list. of Vilamoura is less than five minutes’ drive away such as paragliding, surfing, jet-skiing or even just In 2018 Praia da Falésia was also considered the offering beautiful dining by the sea, busy nightlife lounging on the pristine sand. number one beach in Portugal, and the third best and chic shopping. beach in Europe. The closest beach is Praia de Falesia, a six kilometer stretch of golden sand, the name of which translates literally as ‘Beach of Cliffs’, due Praia da Falésia to the red and orange coloured cliffs that protect 5 2 1 Master plan 3 10 ENJOY AND RELAX AT THE RESORT 11 4 1 Children’s pool The Pine Hills resort has been exquisitely • A children’s pool to allow the little guests get wet in safety created with the blissful enjoyment of our • A poolside bar to attend to your sun lounging drink and snack needs 2 Lily’s bar/restaurant guests in mind. If you’re coming to the Algarve • A mini market to purchase essentials on those days when you fancy staying poolside N 3 Central pool area seeking tranquility but accessibility, sleek design • A fully equipped gym to keep the exercise endorphins flowing even on holiday 4 Park & gardens with a personal touch, Pine Hills is for you. • A treatment room, where you can choose from a selection of relaxing treatments such as massage, 5 Entrance to underground car parking The complex itself is set on beautifully manicure and pedicure, to enhance the depth of your leisure landscaped gardens enveloping its turquoise • 24-hour reception and concierge always on hand to answer your questions and provide service jewel in the centre, the 300 m2 pool. • 24-hour security providing constant peace of mind 2 Total plot are of 18,955m Further facilities on the grounds include • A complimentary shuttle bus is on hand to bring you to Quarteira be it to catch the sunset on the promenade, or to Vilamoura to enjoy a meal in one of the local restaurants or a cocktail in one of the marina’s many bars, or for a day on the beach • Airport shuttle bus - the bus also offers transport to Faro airport for your departure 5 BEDROOM Pine Hills boasts eight deluxe one bedroom 12 13 APARTMENTS apartments that are fully furnished and decorated to a very high standard with 1 a sofa bed in the living area suitable for a 3rd guest. A spacious lounge offers TV with En suite several international channels. Guest WC The apartments all have free wi-fi air and are Private garage space conditioned in the lounge and bedroom. Private storage A fully fitted kitchen with microwave, fridge, freezer, cooker, dishwasher, and washing machine, ironing board, iron comes as standard in each apartment. Purchase from €335,000 BEDROOM All 32 of Pine Hills’ 2 bedroom apartments 14 15 APARTMENTS have identical mod cons as their one bedroomed version only more space for 2 a larger group. The sofa allows for a fifth guest with its conversion to a bed. En suite The master bedroom is en suite. Guest WC Private garage space Purchase from €470,000 Private storage BEDROOM 3APARTMENTS 3 bathrooms 2 garage spaces Private storage Private roof terrace Wraparound balcony of 205 m2 Panoramic 360° views of Vilamoura all the way to the Atlantic Ocean. 16 17 The nine three bedroom penthouses promise unparallelled luxury. A private lift brings you from your garage, to your apartment and then up again to your private roof terrace. Private roof terrace Dine beneath the stars and revel in the tranquil Pine Hills ambiance. Purchase from €795,000 APARTMENT Specifications 18 BEAUTIFULLY APPOINTED ENERGY EFFICIENT BATHROOMS AND 19 INTERIORS HEATING AND WATER EN-SUITES • Contemporary ceramic tile skirting boards to • Each apartment has its own individual • Exceptional attention to detail and the highest match floors, all with underground heating solar panels craftsmanship, each bathroom is fitted with • High quality internal white doors • Zoned underfloor heating to efficiently custom engraved taps • TV and telephone ports manage energy consumption • Villeroy and boch sanitary ware • Modern floor to ceiling wardrobes with • Fully tiled floor and walls with underground heating ample storage space • Rain feature shower heads • Sleek minimalist style kitchens • His and hers sinks • Integrated kitchen appliances • Mains smoke detectors RESORT Specifications 18 FACILITIES FEATURES 21 • Gated secure community • Large terraces in all apartments • 24 hour security • Direct access lifts to apartments in penthouses • 24 hour reception • Private underground parking space and storage • Concierge service unit with each apartment • Beautifully landscaped gardens designed • Featured fireplace in all apartments by Jardin Vista • Video entrance system • Fully equipped gym • Reduced mobility friendly • Pool bar and mini market • Personal storage spaces • Children’s pool • 300m2 pool We booked a two-bedroom Awards and Testimonials apartment and it was fabulous! Rooms were comfortable and spacious, amenities in the apartment were great. Each apartment had a terrace which was great, it protected from the breeze and had sun on it all day. Our Algarve villa apartments were awarded for their excellence in four categories of ‘Best The pool was great, really big and Mixed Use Development’, ‘Best Residential Development’, Best Apartment Condominium’ and lovely setting! A total sun trap! ‘Best Leisure Interior’ at the European Property Awards in 2019, proving the high level of quality The snack bar was great with and design at Pine Hills. The apartment also won the ‘Best Apartment In Portugal’ in 2018. 22 things to buy for the apartments 23 but also toasties and drinks Trip Advisor also awarded Pine Hills Vilamoura a certificate of excellence for rentals in 2018 available to have buy the pool! Would absolutely recommend this hotel and would like to stay again! Gillian Mullan, Algarve apartment renter, Dublin, Ireland on Trip Advisor Investment and Residency Should you want to make your visit to Pine Hills more permanent, The Non Habitual Residency Finance The Golden Visa Rental Yield The Golden Triangle has become a mecca for smart investors and (NHR) To assist the smoothness of the This scheme is one of the most attractive All Pine Hills homes offer a rental homebuyers. Whether you want to include the area in your portfolio, Created by the Portuguese purchasing process, Pine Hills have in Europe for non-EU citizens and a contract option with gross yields of 24 25 relocate with new residency options or just enjoy the Algarve lifestyle, government to drive foreign secured a very favourable mortgage massive boon to the health of the Algarve 5% (net 4% after Maintenance and investment, the NHR incentive allows offering from Novo Banco. Up to and Portugal real estate markets. The Management fee deduction). the area is welcoming of investment and expats alike. professionals to pay only 20% flat- a maximum of 75% loan to value is Golden Visa allows its holders to work, The company Previsao Optima rate income tax on qualifying foreign available over a maximum of 30 years live and study in Portugal and grants five Unipessoal LOA has been set up income, or for retirees, zero income at low rates of circa 1.4%.
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