The asking price for this private lakeside retreat in the Alentejo is €849,000. Set on 6.3 hectares near Ourique, the property includes a 249 m² contemporary country house and a private lake with a swimming area. It is available for buyers seeking space, privacy and a distinctive rural home in southern Portugal. Monte Cerro das Pedras has four bedrooms and three bathrooms. Two bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms, making the layout practical for family living or hosting guests. The panorama living room opens onto a generous terrace with views across the lake and surrounding hills. A fully equipped modern kitchen includes a pantry and useful storage space. An office provides a quiet area for working from home. Mature gardens surround the house with fruit trees, centuries-old olive trees and landscaped outdoor areas. The private lake covers approximately 2,500 m² and includes a designated swimming area. A stone path leads from the gardens to the water. Terraces and a barbecue area support relaxed outdoor entertaining. Excellent thermal insulation helps maintain comfort throughout the year. Underfloor and wall heating, a heat pump, air conditioning and an integrated fireplace add to the home’s practical appeal. Solar panels, a well, water filtration system and an emergency generator support everyday independence. Covered parking is available for five vehicles, alongside a 36 m² technical outbuilding. Ourique is approximately 11 km away and provides supermarkets, restaurants, schools and a hospital. The Costa Vicentina is around 60 km away, while the Algarve’s southern coast is approximately 75 km distant. The home could suit private occupation, a second-home strategy or carefully planned rural accommodation, subject to the relevant permissions. Contact us now to arrange a viewing of this exceptional Alentejo property.
• 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
