Traditional estate in Santo Estêvão, Tavira. Countryside, authenticity and Algarve living near the city and the sea. There are properties that cannot be explained solely by size, documents or location. They must be felt. In Santo Estêvão, Tavira, this property offers the possibility of recovering an increasingly rare way of living in the Algarve: waking up in the countryside, surrounded by trees, silence and natural light, while remaining close to the city, the coast, restaurants, markets, events and local life. It is a mixed property with a traditional house to restore, outbuildings, water well, tank, irrigation channels and approximately 1.56 hectares of rustic land with olive, almond, fig and carob trees. A space with soul, where it is still possible to imagine long evenings, outdoor meals, a vegetable garden, a swimming pool, a family home, a holiday retreat or simply a place to breathe better. Location is one of the great strengths. It is far enough to offer privacy and contact with nature, yet close enough to Tavira to maintain a comfortable daily life: visit the market, select fresh fish, dine at a local restaurant, receive friends, attend cultural events, discover small villages and remain connected to the community. Here, countryside does not mean isolation. It means space. It means time. It means being able to live peacefully without sacrificing Algarve authenticity, gastronomy, proximity to the sea and the energy of a historic city like Tavira. The house needs restoration, but that is precisely its potential. This is not a house like many others. It is an opportunity to create something personal, with character, respecting the identity of the place and adapting it to the lifestyle of those seeking more than a property: they seek belonging, freedom and a new chapter in the Algarve. Contact me today