This country estate in the Alentejo is for sale at €795,000. It includes a renovated four-bedroom bungalow, a private 10 x 5 metre swimming pool and approximately 75,000 m² of fenced land. Located around 10 kilometres from Ourique, the property combines rural privacy with convenient access to everyday amenities. The house offers 233 m² of living area and approximately 400 m² of total construction. There are four bedrooms, three en-suite bathrooms and one family bathroom. An open-plan living and kitchen arrangement creates a practical setting for family life and entertaining. The lounge includes a conservatory and a wood-burning stove for cooler evenings. A fitted kitchen, adjacent pantry, office or flexible bedroom and utility areas add useful versatility. Double glazing, manual French shutters, fly screens and air conditioning throughout support year-round comfort. Electric heating and solar electricity help provide additional energy options. Outside, landscaped gardens, fruit trees, cork trees and terraces surround the home. The private pool and covered outdoor kitchen with barbecue area are well suited to relaxed summer living. A separate 76 m² building can be used for storage, vehicles, harvest equipment or agricultural purposes. The fenced land offers scope for horses, livestock, small-scale agriculture and other countryside projects. South-facing positioning provides wide panoramic views across the surrounding Alentejo landscape. The property is private but not isolated, with neighbours in the wider vicinity. Ourique provides restaurants, shops, a hospital and other important amenities, while the nearest bar is approximately 1.5 kilometres away. Santa Clara Reservoir and nearby river beaches add opportunities for outdoor recreation. The Algarve and the west coast are both about an hour away, with Lisbon and Faro international airports also accessible by car. Buyers may explore extending the built area up to 500 m² or applying for a rural tourism project, subject to the relevant approvals. This could create future rental income potential, although returns and planning outcomes are not guaranteed. Contact us now to arrange a viewing of this Alentejo country estate.
The living and built area can be extended to max. 500 m2 but there is also a possibility to apply for a project for rural tourism (TER).The very first preliminary approval has already been granted
• 233m² living area, approx. 400m² construction area
• 4 bedrooms, 3 en-suite bathrooms, 1 family bathroom
• 2nd building for multi-use as garage/storage
• Fenced 75.000m² plot
• Year of construction: 2008, renovated in 2024/2026
• 10 x 5m swimming pool, terraces, garden
• Ideal for agriculture, horses, and other livestock
• South orientation with wide open views
• Location is private but not isolated
• Some furniture, tools, and gardening equipment are included in a tax-free furniture package
The renovated country retreat is only 10km away from the town of Ourique in the southern Alentejo with all amenities. The bungalow with 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms is situated on an elevated spot with panoramic views. From a small tarmac road there is a 1km dirt track giving access to the property which leads to an inner courtyard with many parking spaces, a second building of 76m² for storage, harvest, equipment or cars. This place is ideal for a large family or holiday home, to rent out and for nature lovers, livestock, horses and agriculture. There is plenty of space for various ideas and events.
• Main entrance to open-plan living kitchen
• Lounge with conservatory and wood/log burner
• Kitchen with adjacent pantry
• Air conditioning throughout, electric heating
• Fruit trees and cork trees, garden
• Pool, terraces, BBQ area
Amenities
• Mains electricity plus solar
• Electric boiler for hot water
• Borehole
• Outdoor lighting
• Large septic tank
• Reserve air conditioning throughout, wood burner with
• a sufficient supply of firewood on the property
• Electric Heating
• Internet, good phone reception, SAT TV
• Double glazed windows and manual French shutters
• Marble window sills and door steps
• Fly screens throughout
• Covered outdoor kitchen/BBQ with fridge, worktop, and hot & cold water supply, kitchen cupboard
Location
10km to Ourique town with:
• Important amenities, restaurants, hospital
• 1,5 km to nearest bar
• 4 km to 3 restaurants and a coffee bar
• Approx. 45 km to Santa Clara Reservoir
• Approx. 80 km to Mertola River Beach
• Approx. 1 hour to Odemira west coast
• Approx. 1 hour drive to the Algarve
• Approx. 2 hours’ drive to Lisbon international airport
• Approx. 98 km to Faro international airport
Other Info
According to official information from the municipality of Ourique, there is potential for further development, particularly in the rural tourism sector. This presents an attractive opportunity for investors, as the property has existing infrastructure and offers scope for expansion into rural tourism within a regulated yet supportive planning framework. A project proposal must be submitted in this regard.
