To buy a secluded Southern Alentejo estate with a private swimming lake, buyers can enquire about Monte Cerro das Pedras near Ourique, currently offered for €849,000. The estate comprises a contemporary 249 m² four-bedroom country house, a private 2,500 m² lake and 63,000 m² of surrounding land. Its private setting is ideal for purchasers seeking a tranquil residence, nature retreat or distinctive rural investment in Portugal. The property is positioned among cork oaks, holm oaks, olive trees and mature fruit trees in a protected natural environment. A country road with easy access and turning space connects the estate to the local area. The lake includes a swimming zone and private beach reached by a picturesque stone path. Inside, the home provides four bedrooms, two en-suite bathrooms and an additional bathroom. The ground floor includes an entrance hall, dining area, fully equipped kitchen, pantry, office and three bedrooms. The upper-level living room opens onto a spacious terrace with panoramic views over the lake and hills. Landscaped gardens, patios, a courtyard, barbecue area and play area support an active outdoor lifestyle. A sauna, mezzanine, laundry area and storage rooms add flexibility for family use and visiting guests. Year-round comfort comes from underfloor and wall heating, air conditioning, an integrated fireplace and effective thermal insulation. Practical infrastructure includes 4 kW photovoltaic panels, a heat pump, hot water storage and a public electricity connection. The estate also has a well, water filter, borehole, septic tank and emergency generator. A 36 m² technical outbuilding offers useful space for machinery, equipment or storage. Covered parking for five vehicles makes the property suitable for extended stays and entertaining. Ourique is 11 km away, offering supermarkets, restaurants, schools and a hospital for everyday needs. The Costa Vicentina is approximately 60 km away, the Algarve’s southern coast is about 75 km away and Faro International Airport is around 100 km distant. Buyers considering rural tourism or holiday letting should obtain independent advice on planning, licensing, local demand, running costs and achievable returns before proceeding. Contact us now to discuss the buying process and schedule a private viewing of this secluded Alentejo estate.
• Living area: 249 m²
• Plot size: 63,000 m²
• Private, 2,500 m² large lake with swimming area
• 4 bedrooms (2 en-suite bathrooms)
• Panorama living room with office and large terrace
• Fully equipped kitchen
Monte Cerro das Pedras is a unique property that combines contemporary architecture, high-quality comfort, and an inspiring as well as natural environment in the tranquil Alentejo landscape. The house stands out for its high-quality construction. The ground floor features a spacious entrance hall, a bright dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, pantry, three bedrooms — two of them en-suite — and an office. The upper floor offers an elegant living room with access to a generous terrace with panoramic views over the lake and the surrounding hills.
Outdoor area:
Terraces, well-maintained gardens, trees, barbecue area
A picturesque stone path leads to the private swimming area by the lake, covering around 2,500 m²
• Excellent thermal insulation
• Underfloor and wall heating
• Integrated fireplace
• Air conditioning
• Gardens and barbecue area
• Abundant mature fruit trees
• Centuries-old olive trees
• High privacy
• Covered parking for 5 vehicles
Amenities
• Technical outbuilding of 36 m²
• Solar panels (4 kW)
• Emergency generator
• Connection to the public power grid
• Heat pump
• Hot water storage
• Well and water filter
• Storage rooms
Location
11 km to the town of Ourique, where all services are available (supermarkets, restaurants, schools, hospital)
60 km to the southwest coast/Costa Vicentina
75 km to the southern coast of the Algarve
50 km to Santa Clara Dam river beach
100 km to Faro international airport
200 km to Lisbon
