This renovated 4-bedroom bungalow-style country house, featuring a private swimming pool and well-maintained garden, is situated on a large, fenced plot of 7,5ha with wide open views. Not only ideal for those interested in farming, livestock or horse riding, the property is located in the southern part of the Alentejo, just a 10km drive from the town of Ourique, which offers all amenities. This is an idyllic retreat offering many ideas and possibilities. It is only about 40 minutes to the historic town of Beja with many wineries on its way - about an hour’s drive to the Algarve and to the west coast. There are river beaches nearby. The location is private but not isolated, with neighbours in the wider vicinity. The house can be extended, but there is also the possibility of developing the property for rural tourism (TER) with a project.
The living and built area can be extended to max. 500 m2 but there is also a possibility to apply for a project for rural tourism (TER) with a project. The very first preliminary approval has already been granted
• 233m² living area, approx. 400m² construction area
• 4 bedrooms, 3 en-suite bathrooms, 1 family bathroom
• 2nd building for multi-use as garage/storage
• Fenced 75.000m² plot
• Year of construction: 2008, renovated in 2024/2026
• 10 x 5m swimming pool, terraces, garden
• Ideal for agriculture, horses, and other livestock
• South orientation with wide open views
• Location is private but not isolated
• Some furniture, tools, and gardening equipment are included in a tax-free furniture package
The renovated country retreat is only 10km away from the town of Ourique in the southern Alentejo with all amenities. The bungalow with 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms is situated on an elevated spot with panoramic views. From a small tarmac road there is a 1km dirt track giving access to the property which leads to an inner courtyard with many parking spaces, a second building of 76m² for storage, harvest, equipment or cars. This place is ideal for a large family or holiday home, to rent out and for nature lovers, livestock, horses and agriculture. There is plenty of space for various ideas and events.
• Main entrance to open-plan living kitchen
• Lounge with conservatory and wood/log burner
• Kitchen with adjacent pantry
• Air conditioning throughout, electric heating
• Fruit trees and cork trees, garden
• Pool, terraces, BBQ area
Amenities
• Mains electricity plus solar
• Electric boiler for hot water
• Borehole
• Outdoor lighting
• Large septic tank
• Reserve air conditioning throughout, wood burner with
• a sufficient supply of firewood on the property
• Electric Heating
• Internet, good phone reception, SAT TV
• Double glazed windows and manual French shutters
• Marble window sills and door steps
• Fly screens throughout
• Covered outdoor kitchen/BBQ with fridge, worktop, and hot & cold water supply, kitchen cupboard
Location
10km to Ourique town with:
• Important amenities, restaurants, hospital
• 1,5 km to nearest bar
• 4 km to 3 restaurants and a coffee bar
• Approx. 45 km to Santa Clara Reservoir
• Approx. 80 km to Mertola River Beach
• Approx. 1 hour to Odemira west coast
• Approx. 1 hour drive to the Algarve
• Approx. 2 hours’ drive to Lisbon international airport
• Approx. 98 km to Faro international airport
Other Info
According to official information from the municipality of Ourique, there is potential for further development, particularly in the rural tourism sector. This presents an attractive opportunity for investors, as the property has existing infrastructure and offers scope for expansion into rural tourism within a regulated yet supportive planning framework. A project proposal must be submitted in this regard.
