A contemporary four-bedroom rural home with a private swimming lake near Ourique is available for €849,000. It offers 249 m² of living area on a substantial 63,000 m² plot, approximately 11 km from Ourique. The private lake measures around 2,500 m² and includes a dedicated swimming area. This combination gives buyers a rare opportunity to purchase a modern home with extensive land and exceptional privacy. Monte Cerro das Pedras is positioned within a tranquil Alentejo landscape of cork oaks, holm oaks and mature gardens. The upper-floor living room is filled with natural light and opens onto a spacious terrace. From here, owners can enjoy panoramic views over the lake and surrounding hills. On the ground floor, a bright dining area sits alongside the fully equipped kitchen. The four bedrooms are also located on the ground floor, including two en-suite bedrooms. An office is available for remote working, hobbies or quiet study. A pantry, laundry area, storage rooms, mezzanine and sauna add everyday convenience. Outside, landscaped gardens include mature fruit trees, centuries-old olive trees and automatic irrigation. Terraces and a barbecue area create a comfortable base for outdoor entertaining. A picturesque stone path leads from the gardens to the private waterside swimming area. The house benefits from excellent thermal insulation, double glazing and fly screens. Underfloor and wall heating, air conditioning, a heat pump and integrated fireplace provide all-season comfort. Covered parking for five cars is complemented by a 36 m² technical outbuilding. Solar panels, a well, borehole, water filter and emergency generator add useful independent infrastructure. Ourique provides supermarkets, restaurants, schools and a hospital, making the rural setting practical as well as secluded. The Costa Vicentina is 60 km away, Santa Clara Dam river beach is 50 km away and Faro International Airport is approximately 100 km distant. Buyers considering holiday letting or a private retreat should seek independent advice on licensing, demand and potential returns. Contact us to confirm the price, request further details and schedule a viewing.
• 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
