A renovated country property with a private swimming pool and 7.5 hectares of land in the Alentejo is currently offered for €795,000. Located near Ourique in South Alentejo, it combines a four-bedroom home, extensive grounds and wide countryside views. Buyers seeking a private rural retreat with land, a pool and potential for farming will find a versatile opportunity here. The bungalow-style house provides approximately 233 m² of living area and around 400 m² of total construction area. It includes four bedrooms, three en-suite bathrooms and one family bathroom. An open-plan living and kitchen area creates a practical centre for family life or holidays. The lounge includes a conservatory and a wood-burning stove for comfortable evenings. Air conditioning throughout and electric heating support year-round use. Outside, the 10 x 5 metre private pool is surrounded by terraces, gardens and a barbecue area. The fully fenced 75,000 m² plot includes fruit trees, cork trees and ample space for outdoor projects. A separate 76 m² building can be used for storage, equipment, harvests or vehicles. The land is suitable for agricultural activities, horses and other livestock, subject to the relevant requirements. Solar electricity, mains power, a borehole and a large septic tank are already in place. Good internet and telephone reception make the property suitable for remote working or extended stays. Ourique is approximately 10 km away and provides shops, restaurants, healthcare and other everyday amenities. The nearest bar is around 1.5 km away, while several restaurants and a café are approximately 4 km from the house. Santa Clara Reservoir is about 45 km away, and river beaches and the west coast provide further leisure options. The Algarve can be reached in around one hour, with Faro International Airport approximately 98 km away. There is also scope to extend the built area to a maximum of 500 m², subject to approval. Contact us now to arrange a viewing of this Alentejo country property for sale.
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.
