This self-sufficient working farm near Serpa is offered for €1,500,000. It combines 44 hectares of agricultural land with cork oak, irrigated carob and arbutus plantations. Buyers looking for an operating rural property in Portugal can explore a substantial estate with established water infrastructure and a renovated home. The total plot measures 440,125 m² and is fully fenced. The farm includes 22 hectares of cork oak trees, supporting the character of the local montado ecosystem. Fourteen hectares are dedicated to carob trees with automated irrigation. Another 8 hectares are planted with arbutus trees. Olive trees and additional fruit trees contribute to the varied rural landscape. Two boreholes provide on-site water sources for the estate. Storage is supported by deposits of 10,000 and 120,000 litres. A dam fitted with waterproofing canvas in 2025 adds resilience to the water system. Irrigation is installed across the complete garden and carob plantation. The renewed Monte Alentejano offers three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a living room and an open-plan fully fitted kitchen. Double glazing, a fireplace and countryside views support comfortable year-round living. The separate social building includes a dining area, lounge, kitchenette, barbecue and oven. An adjoining agricultural support area could offer further accommodation potential, subject to planning consent. The property also has terraces and outdoor parking for practical farm use and entertaining. Serpa is 29 km away and provides everyday amenities and services. Mértola’s historic town is approximately 33 km from the estate, while the Tapada Grande river beach is 16 km away. The land and existing agricultural infrastructure may appeal to operators, lifestyle buyers and investors considering rural tourism, subject to feasibility checks. Contact us to discuss the purchase price, operating potential and viewing arrangements.
• Plot: 440,125 m2
• Construction Area: 340 m2
• Living Area: 340 m2
• Rooms: 16 ( 4 in the main house + annex with up to 12 rooms to be renovated)
• Terraces and parking area
• 22 Hectares of Cork Oak trees
• 14 Hectares of carob trees with irrigation
• 8 Hectares of arbutus trees
• Renovation of the house in 2001
Outside area:
• The gate from the property leads through a straight road to the top of the hill where you can find the Main House, the social area and the agricultural support area.
• Both on right and left side of the entrance road there are olive trees and the perfect maintained plantation of carob and arbutus trees with a full automated irrigation system and olive trees.
• On the top of the hill is the main house and on the left side a separate building has a living and dinning room with a barbecue and one oven
• On the same building with entrance from the rear side there is an annex functioning as agricultural support area, that can be transformed in further habitation area.
• There is also an external typical Alentejo oven
Ground floor:
• The Main house entrance leads to the living room and the open space kitchen and a toilet
• A separate door gives access to the three bedrooms from witch one is a in suite and a complete Bathrooms serves the other two bedrooms.
Amenities
• 2 boreholes
• 2 water deposits (10 000 and 120 000 litres)
• 1 dam with waterproofing canvas installed in 2025
• Probe style irrigation in the complete garden and carob plantation
Location
• 4,4 km to village Vale Poço trough dirt track
• 16 km Fluvial Beach Tapada Grande Mina de São Domingos
• 29 km to nearest Serpa with all amenities
• 33 km to Mértola historical Town
• 106km to South Coast Beaches
• 160 km to Faro airport
• 228km to Lisbon airport
