Reserva da Luz is situated in the Western Algarve on the South Coast of Portugal. It is on the edge of an unspoilt coastal belt of outstanding natural beauty stretching West from Praia da Luz to Sagres and then North to the Alentejo border. The beaches on the West coast just 25 km away are just fabulous.
From Faro international airport you can be with us in less than an hour on the new Via do Infante A22 motorway that now stretches from the Spanish border to Lagos.
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Faro Airport to Lagos
Lagos to Praia da Luz
Built on an elevated and peaceful site that rolls gently to the shoreline, the properties are classical and elegant detached villas built to the highest specifications.
They boast exceptionally spacious interiors and are designed to take full advantage of the beautiful panoramic ocean views and wonderful sunsets. All are within easy strolling distance of the sea, some only 100 metres away.
The villas occupy plots of an average 2000 square metres and the development is well integrated with the natural topography of the area, with an attractive balance between constructed areas and green space.
On offer are four bedroom and five bedroom villas with en suite bathrooms, spacious lounge, dining room, contemporary state-of-the-art fully equipped kitchen, swimming pool and garage.
Prices start at around 1,350,000 euros (£1m sterling - based on an exchange rate of 1.35 euros to the pound) rising to Euros 2 million plus depending on villa size and specification.
They boast exceptionally spacious interiors and are designed to take full advantage of the beautiful panoramic ocean views and wonderful sunsets. All are within easy strolling distance of the sea, some only 100 metres away.
The villas occupy plots of an average 2000 square metres and the development is well integrated with the natural topography of the area, with an attractive balance between constructed areas and green space.
On offer are four bedroom and five bedroom villas with en suite bathrooms, spacious lounge, dining room, contemporary state-of-the-art fully equipped kitchen, swimming pool and garage.
Prices start at around 1,350,000 euros (£1m sterling - based on an exchange rate of 1.35 euros to the pound) rising to Euros 2 million plus depending on villa size and specification.
Press release - January 2008
Phase IV released for sale
Reserva da Luz has just released Phase IV of this stunning ocean front development on the south-west coastline of the Algarve, Portugal.
This top quality resort is just a 50-minute drive from Faro International Airport on the new A22 motorway.
Reserva da Luz is set within a peaceful, elevated site that rolls gently towards the shoreline and the majority of the villas are casual strolling distance to the sea, some of them only 100 metres away. The large properties are quality built, elegant and classical in style, and all of them enjoy uninterrupted views of the sea.
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Further information and photographs:
Reserva da Luz:
Christopher Burr or Keith Carre, tel: +351 282 789 583
Phase IV released for sale
Reserva da Luz has just released Phase IV of this stunning ocean front development on the south-west coastline of the Algarve, Portugal.
This top quality resort is just a 50-minute drive from Faro International Airport on the new A22 motorway.
Reserva da Luz is set within a peaceful, elevated site that rolls gently towards the shoreline and the majority of the villas are casual strolling distance to the sea, some of them only 100 metres away. The large properties are quality built, elegant and classical in style, and all of them enjoy uninterrupted views of the sea.
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Further information and photographs:
Reserva da Luz:
Christopher Burr or Keith Carre, tel: +351 282 789 583
Former bank executives Bob and Caroline Wood were the first property owners at Reserva da Luz and admit that apart from the quality of lifestyle their new home offers it was also a "good decision financially."
When the couple decided to sell up in England and retire full-time to the Algarve they discovered Reserva da Luz through a local real estate agent.
"We fell in love with the location the minute we saw it. I always wanted a home with a sea view and living next to the sea is wonderful," said Caroline, who is an enthusiastic water colour artist.
"The ocean and sky are always changing colour, sometimes the sea is burning pink, and the sunsets are wonderful."
Bob said: "We walked onto the plot, looked at the view and instantly we imagined what it would be like to sit on the terrace and enjoy the panorama of sea and sky.
"Occasionally you see dolphins swim by and on a clear night you can come out onto the terrace to see the stars and it’s like being in a planetarium."
The couple bought a 2000 square metre plot overlooking the ocean front then put their heads together with the Reserva da Luz architect and construction team to design their two-storey four bedroom luxury villa with swimming pool.
They moved into their new villa in March 2003. Both keen golfers, they play the nearby Boavista 18 hole course, usually twice a week. Caroline, who retired after a 23-year career in banking later qualified as a City and Guilds interior designer and decorative painter. Naturally, she carried out the interior décor of their spacious home. The Algarve landscape company Greenfingers created a delightful tropical style garden with rock pool.
Caroline, also a qualified kinesiologist (an oriental based therapy and treatment that includes acupuncture) is health conscious so the couple decided to splash out on a sophisticated water purification system that operates on a reverse osmosis principle. The reward is the purest of water to drink and bathe in. Under-floor central heating keeps their villa cosy in winter.
Bob and Caroline both had long careers with the Natwest Bank (taken over by the Royal Bank of Scotland) before they opted for a sunnier and more relaxed lifestyle.
One of the highlights of Bob’s 36 years banking career was meeting Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth at the official opening of the Natwest Tower in 1981 when he accompanied the Queen on a guided tour of the building.
"We enjoy life here and financially it was a good decision," they said.
When the couple decided to sell up in England and retire full-time to the Algarve they discovered Reserva da Luz through a local real estate agent.
"We fell in love with the location the minute we saw it. I always wanted a home with a sea view and living next to the sea is wonderful," said Caroline, who is an enthusiastic water colour artist.
"The ocean and sky are always changing colour, sometimes the sea is burning pink, and the sunsets are wonderful."
Bob said: "We walked onto the plot, looked at the view and instantly we imagined what it would be like to sit on the terrace and enjoy the panorama of sea and sky.
"Occasionally you see dolphins swim by and on a clear night you can come out onto the terrace to see the stars and it’s like being in a planetarium."
The couple bought a 2000 square metre plot overlooking the ocean front then put their heads together with the Reserva da Luz architect and construction team to design their two-storey four bedroom luxury villa with swimming pool.
They moved into their new villa in March 2003. Both keen golfers, they play the nearby Boavista 18 hole course, usually twice a week. Caroline, who retired after a 23-year career in banking later qualified as a City and Guilds interior designer and decorative painter. Naturally, she carried out the interior décor of their spacious home. The Algarve landscape company Greenfingers created a delightful tropical style garden with rock pool.
Caroline, also a qualified kinesiologist (an oriental based therapy and treatment that includes acupuncture) is health conscious so the couple decided to splash out on a sophisticated water purification system that operates on a reverse osmosis principle. The reward is the purest of water to drink and bathe in. Under-floor central heating keeps their villa cosy in winter.
Bob and Caroline both had long careers with the Natwest Bank (taken over by the Royal Bank of Scotland) before they opted for a sunnier and more relaxed lifestyle.
One of the highlights of Bob’s 36 years banking career was meeting Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth at the official opening of the Natwest Tower in 1981 when he accompanied the Queen on a guided tour of the building.
"We enjoy life here and financially it was a good decision," they said.
Reserva da Luz is the brainchild of Viscount Developments, a Portuguese company established by two British businessmen Christopher Burr and Keith Carre who have been resident in Portugal for many years.
Christopher Burr (pictured right), a chartered accountant, owned a chain of regional newspapers in the UK. After retiring to the Algarve in at 45 he became a scratch golfer within two years of starting out. In 2002 he met partner Keith Carre and decided to build and manage the “outstanding site” that is "Reserva da Luz".
Keith Carre (pictured centre right) is a qualified project engineer who has lived and worked in the Algarve since 1988 and is widely experienced in the design and construction techniques needed to build the best quality homes in this special climatic region of Europe. He worked for nine years for Mowlem plc in the Algarve and was responsible for the building of 300 units at a golf and country club near Alvor. Prior to his move to Portugal he worked for 10 years in the Middle East where he supervised the construction of some 1500 homes.
Many clients will also be familiar with the friendly voice of our secretarial and administration assistant Kristie Jones, who is pictured outside the Reserva da Luz site sales office.
Christopher Burr (pictured right), a chartered accountant, owned a chain of regional newspapers in the UK. After retiring to the Algarve in at 45 he became a scratch golfer within two years of starting out. In 2002 he met partner Keith Carre and decided to build and manage the “outstanding site” that is "Reserva da Luz".
Keith Carre (pictured centre right) is a qualified project engineer who has lived and worked in the Algarve since 1988 and is widely experienced in the design and construction techniques needed to build the best quality homes in this special climatic region of Europe. He worked for nine years for Mowlem plc in the Algarve and was responsible for the building of 300 units at a golf and country club near Alvor. Prior to his move to Portugal he worked for 10 years in the Middle East where he supervised the construction of some 1500 homes.
Many clients will also be familiar with the friendly voice of our secretarial and administration assistant Kristie Jones, who is pictured outside the Reserva da Luz site sales office.
