Enjoying the Reserva da Luz lifestyle

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.