To buy a lakeside horse estate outside Ourique, consider this available €1,800,000 property with a three-bedroom home, 12-box stabling and private lake access. The estate occupies approximately 15 hectares in the Alentejo and is located around 6 kilometres from Ourique. Its equestrian layout includes fenced paddocks, a grip room and an Olympic-size sand arena. The 12 stable boxes provide capacity for a substantial private or managed horse operation. From the paddocks, owners can reach approximately 1.5 kilometres of private waterfront. The main residence offers 420 m² of living space on a single level. Three bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms, making the house suitable for family use or guest accommodation. Semi-open-plan rooms open onto a covered outdoor terrace extending along two sides. Garden, pool and lake views create a peaceful backdrop for everyday living. The 12 x 6 metre swimming pool offers a separate leisure area away from the equestrian facilities. Residents can also use the private tennis court for recreation or guest entertainment. Two large ruins are included and may be recoverable, subject to planning and building permissions. The property's three boreholes support water supply to the house, stables and ruins area. Photovoltaic panels and a battery bank provide support for electricity generation. Solar hot-water panels and a wood burner with back boiler add to the property's self-sufficient systems. An A+ energy rating is recorded for the villa. Ourique provides local amenities, services and a hospital within a short drive. Funcheira station is approximately 10 kilometres away and offers high-speed train links to major cities. Faro Airport is roughly 100 kilometres away for international travel. Buyers should arrange legal, planning, technical and equestrian due diligence before completing the purchase. Contact us to request further information and arrange a guided viewing of the lakeside horse estate.
• Living area 420m²; Construction size 420m²
• Plot size 150.000m²
• Year of construction 1999, renovated
• 3 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms
• Swimming pool 12 x 6m and tennis court
• Fenced paddocks
• 12 box stable block with grip room and Olympic size sand arena
• Views and private access to lake
• Two large ruins which can be recovered
The house is all on one level, semi open plan with access to a large covered outdoor terrace on two sides. The views are over the mature low maintenance garden and pool to the lake beyond. Bedrooms are at the back with country views to the olive grove and paddocks.
From the paddocks there is access to 1.5km of private water front. There are many possibilities with this property as the house is independent of the larger land area. Family home and rent the rest or make a business or keep horses for pleasure. The olives are organic standard and can generate a good income.
Amenities
• Photovoltaic panels plus battery bank for electricity
• Solar panels and wood burner with back boiler for hot water
• Three boreholes – house, stables and near to ruins
Location
• 6km to Ourique with all facilities including a hospital
• 10km to Funcheira train station with high speed trains to the cities
• 100km to Faro airport
