The renovated four-bedroom rural retreat near Ourique is priced at €849,000. It includes a private pool and 75,000m² of fenced Alentejo land, making it suitable for buyers seeking a spacious countryside home. This single-storey property provides 233m² of living area and approximately 400m² of construction. The home has four bathrooms, including three en-suite facilities and one family bathroom. Located around 10km from Ourique, it offers privacy without being isolated from everyday services. The house was originally built in 2008 and has undergone renovation works in 2024 and 2026. An elevated south-facing site gives the rooms and outdoor areas panoramic views across the countryside. The 10 x 5m swimming pool is accompanied by a well-maintained garden and terraces. The open-plan kitchen and living area is suited to relaxed family life and entertaining guests. A conservatory extends the lounge, which also benefits from a wood-burning stove. One bedroom is currently used as a generous modern office, creating flexibility for remote working. Air conditioning throughout, electric heating, solar power and double glazing support comfortable year-round occupation. The covered outdoor kitchen and BBQ area includes a fridge, worktop, cupboards and hot and cold water. A 76m² secondary building provides useful space for storage, cars, agricultural equipment or future business needs. The fenced plot offers opportunities for horses, livestock, agriculture, walking and cycling. The property is connected to mains electricity and also has a borehole, septic tank and good phone and internet reception. Local amenities include restaurants, a hospital and shops in Ourique, with a bar approximately 1.5km away. River beaches, Santa Clara Reservoir, the west coast and the Algarve are all within practical driving distance. Investors may investigate rural tourism or other tourism-related development, although a project and planning approval are required. Contact us to confirm availability and schedule a private viewing of this Alentejo country property.
• The house can be extended but there is also a possibility that the land allows for Tourism in Rural Areas (TER)
• 233m² living area, approx. 400m² construction area
• 4 bedrooms, 3 en-suite bathrooms, 1 family bathroom
• Fenced 75.000m² plot
• Year of construction: 2008, renovated in 2024/2026
• 10 x 5m swimming pool
• Ideal for agriculture, horses, and other livestock
• Surrounding is also ideal for walkers & bikers
• South orientation with wide open views
• Location is private but not isolated
• Great potential - also for investors
This is a perfect, well maintained country retreat, but not far from a town, the reservoir, lakes and rivers, the Algarve, West Coast or the historic town of Beja and Évora! The single storey country house with 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms is located in an elevated position with panoramic views to the natural Alentejo countryside. 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. The property has been recently renovated. One of the bedrooms was converted into a big, modern office. 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.
There is potential for further development, particularly in the area of rural tourism (TER) and other tourism-related projects, such as a caravan park, subject to the usual planning and approval processes.
• 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
• BBQ area with roof, hot water and wide open views
Amenities
• Mains electricity plus solar
• Electric boiler for hot water
• Borehole
• Outdoor lighting
• Large septic tank
• Reserve air conditioning throughout, wood burner
• 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
• Approx.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.
