Villa to swap in Bahia, Brazil (Ref: 3571)

The Villa Coconut Beach is situated on the Island of  Ilha do Desejo ( Island of Desires ) a  small Island some 30 mins from  Airport in Ilheus  Bahia .

Bahia is the county with  Salvador being the largest city .

From Salvador with it's magnificent old centre  your flight to Ilheus  takes around 40 min    .

UK to Salvador is approx 10 hours - Portugal to Salvador approx 7 +  hours .

Ilheus is where the cruise ships stop and is a busy  but no  over population city where you can buy  everything .

After arriving at Ilheus Airport you take the  Coast Road past Millionaires Beach and drive South all the time keeping the rolling Atlantic  on your left hand side .

You pass several little Villages until you  reach  Ilha do Desejo where you can leave your car safely  on private land at no cost .

From here you walk  along the boardwalk through the mango groves to the pull across boat .

From your car  to the boat takes a 1 minute walk .

The pull across boat is available all day every day and  takes around 5 mins to reach the Island .

Here you will find total peace , relaxation  and a  magical sensation.

No traffic , no  cars , no roads , no pavements  - just  sandy walkways .

The Island has around  30 properties so you are not isolated .

There is one small beach hotel and one independent bar .

There are no shops or other business on the Island .

There is a local shop  for basics on  the main land.

Electricity and stored  water are connected to the Villa . septic tank .

The Island is an Ecological area so it is tranquil which makes for good quality economical living with pure air  .

The beach starts at the end of the garden where there are productive Coconut trees  and humming birds are regular visitors .

The Island enjoys golden sandy beaches with palm and  coconut  trees  in a abundance .

The Villa sits on the beach on metal and reinforced concrete stilts as an added precaution against any rise in sea levels in the future .

However there has never been any concerns over sea levels and none is expected .

The property is protected by rendered walls and strong fences .

The garden has grassy sand with mature coconut trees and statues .

There are outside showers and laundry space .

Tiled recreation area with pool table , hammocks , large BBQ, sink unit  fixed marble table and bench seating. Store room .

I bedroom , 1 shower room and toilet .

Curved stairs lead up to 1st floor with  wrap around wide balcony with sofas , hammocks .

Opening into lounge area with 2 sofas and  panoramic view of the beach , TV point . Good reception for mobile phones and internet signal .

From lounge there are 4 double bedrooms all with en-suite facilities .

Two have magnificent panoramic views of the beach .

All rooms have double beds, wardrobes, bedside cabinets, ceilings  fans .

There is a large kitchen/ diner seating  8 at a solid wood table .

Gas oven, fridge freezers , fitted cabinets .

Storage room .

Feature spiral stair case to large recreation  turret room with magnificent panoramic views over the Island .

This could be another bedroom if required .

The Villa is brick  built and rendered with tiled roof and teak balcony , widows and doors .

For those still wanting to work there are many opportunities to start new Business that are already in Europe but not Brazil.

Any  more information :

Price: 230,000€

Looking to swap for: Any property considered preferably detached House/ Cottage in small/ medium sized Town /City Countryside or by Sea  UK or Portugal and Europe .

This property is for sale or permanent swap through the owner.