A real gem, this 1st (top) floor, 1 bedroom apartment located on the popular resort complex of Balaia Golf Village. Properties here offer great investment potential for those looking for a holiday with fabulous resort facilities including 6 communal swimming pools (1 heated and another indoor), snack bars, fine dining restaurant, supermarket, tennis courts, 24 hour year round reception where you can book all excursions, internet facilities, Health Club with gymnasium and not forgetting the 9 hole par 3 golf course with Club House, golf shop, sports on TV and restaurant. Off the complex the Maria Luisa beach is a 10 minute stroll and there are plenty of bars and restaurants within walking distance. All this and only 5 minutes drive from the centre of Albufeira with its lovely sandy beaches, cobbled streets lined with various restaurants, cafes, bars and shops. This fabulous apartment has been in the same family for almost 30 years, has never been rented and is in excellent condition. It has a real homely feel and has undergone many upgrades. The stairs leading to the apartment are not shared and have beautiful tiled murals on the walls. Once you reach the entrance there is a very large private terrace with dining table and chairs, built in BBQ, plenty of storage and an electric awning...what a great start! Inside, into the hallway there is plenty of additional storage, laundry cupboard with washing machine, then through to the lovely open plan kitchen/lounge/dining room with patio doors leading out to another spacious, private, South facing sun terrace, again with patio furniture, electric awning and fabulous views of the pool, gardens and resort. The brand new kitchen is fully fitted and equipped with beautiful stone worktop and Siemens appliances including oven, hob, extractor, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. The lounge has a fireplace and the apartment benefits from air conditioning. There is a newly renovated bathroom, with walk in shower, heated towel rail, sink with mirror over and ceiling spotlights...all electrics and plumbing have been replaced during the renovations. The double bedroom has fitted wardrobes, additional built in storage above and around the divan bed (again with storage under) and access to another South facing private terrace. The apartment is being sold fully furnished and equipped, is very well located in the centre of the resort with parking in front and wonderful views. Energy Rating: C #ref:AED-BGV