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 .A private beach house located directly on the Atlantic. Endless wide, uninhabited sandy beach. Located on paved

road 17 km south of Ilheus airport  in staate of Bahia, Brazil. Backed by Mata Atlantica nature forest reserve. Very safe & uncrowded location for complete

relaxation. 17 km to the shops and restaurants in Ilheus. Bahia state has more days of sunshine than any area of Brazil and annual temperature range of 22 to 35 C.

 If you like the experience & want to make it yours, Ilheus is the "chocolate capital" of Brazil with Cacau growing in the area. Mata Atlantica forest, waterfalls secluded beaches abound on the 2 hr. drive north to the resort town of Itacare where surfing is popular. If you are seeking a place to unwind and walk forever on the wide sandy Atlantic beach, this is for you!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.

Price: 195,000€

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.