The asking price for this three-bedroom country house with a private lake view in the Alentejo is €1,800,000. Located near Ourique, the property includes a 420 m² renovated home on a 150,000 m² estate. Buyers also gain a 12 x 6 metre swimming pool, tennis court, stables, paddocks, olive groves and private access to approximately 1.5 km of lake frontage. Set on one level, the house has three bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom. Its semi-open-plan layout connects the living areas with a large covered terrace on two sides. From the terrace, views extend across the landscaped garden and pool towards the lake. The rear bedrooms look over the countryside, olive grove and fenced paddocks. Equestrian facilities include a 12-box stable block, a grip room and an Olympic-size sand arena. Three boreholes provide water for the house, stables and an area near the two recoverable ruins. Photovoltaic panels with a battery bank support the property’s electricity supply. Solar panels and a wood burner with a back boiler assist with hot water. The home also includes a fitted open-plan kitchen, storage, laundry, pantry and office or study space. Double glazing and an A+ energy rating add to its practical appeal. This Alentejo estate could suit a family seeking privacy beside the water. It may also provide scope for rural tourism, retreats, horse-related activities or agricultural use, subject to the relevant permissions. The organic-standard olive groves offer potential for an additional agricultural income stream. Ourique is only 6 km away and provides shops, services and a hospital. Funcheira train station is approximately 10 km away, with high-speed rail connections to major cities. Faro Airport can be reached in around 100 km, supporting access for international owners and guests. Contact us now to arrange a viewing of this unique lakeside country home.
• 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
