The 249 m² Alentejo retreat is for sale at €849,000. Set on 6.3 hectares, or 63,000 m², near Ourique, it offers a private lake, extensive privacy and contemporary comfort. Buyers receive a four-bedroom country house with panoramic views, generous terraces and a private swimming area. The home is known as Monte Cerro das Pedras and sits among cork oaks, holm oaks and mature olive trees. Two of the four bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms, while the remaining accommodation supports family living or hosting guests. A bright dining area connects with the fully fitted modern kitchen. The upper-floor living room opens onto a large terrace overlooking the lake and surrounding hills. An office provides a practical space for remote work or study. Landscaped gardens, fruit trees and a barbecue area create a relaxed outdoor setting. A stone path leads down to the approximately 2,500 m² private lake. The lakeside swimming area offers a distinctive alternative to a conventional pool. Underfloor and wall heating, air conditioning and an integrated fireplace support year-round use. Excellent thermal insulation and double glazing add to the property’s comfort and efficiency. Solar panels with a 4 kW capacity, a heat pump and hot water storage contribute to practical energy management. A well, water filter, emergency generator and mains electricity provide useful infrastructure. Covered parking accommodates up to five vehicles, and a 36 m² technical outbuilding adds storage and operational space. Ourique is 11 km away with supermarkets, restaurants, schools and a hospital. The Costa Vicentina is approximately 60 km away, while the Algarve’s southern coast is around 75 km distant. The property could suit private occupation, a second-home lifestyle or carefully planned holiday rental use, subject to applicable permissions. Contact us now to arrange a viewing of this exceptional Alentejo retreat.
• 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
