The listed budget for this 14.45-hectare equestrian property with 11 horse boxes near Ourique is €1,200,000. For that purchase price, buyers acquire two plots, a fully fenced estate and a specialist equestrian complex beside Monte da Rocha Lake. The property offers considerably more than land, with a sand training school, an international-sized grass jumping arena and approximately 900 square metres of American Barn-style stabling. Eleven loose boxes provide capacity for a substantial private or professional horse operation. The grounds include interlinking paddocks, field shelters and piped water. A workshop, grip room and horse-cleaning areas are also provided. An established olive plantation of around 400 trees adds agricultural value and a potential supplementary income stream. Approximately 1.5 kilometres of private waterfront gives the estate a rare recreational and landscape advantage. Two large licensed ruins beside the reservoir may be rebuilt, subject to planning permissions and the regulations governing the National Ecological Reserve. The licensed construction area is recorded as 314 square metres with seven licensed divisions. A 248-square-metre agricultural building with five divisions is also identified in the property details. Independent entrance gateways serve the two plots and can assist with access management. A borehole and water network across the land support agricultural and equestrian activities. The listed specifications also include a septic tank, generator and photovoltaic system. Running costs, maintenance, insurance, staffing and future building works should be added to the initial acquisition budget. Buyers considering a commercial equestrian centre or rural accommodation should obtain professional advice on permissions, demand and likely returns. Ourique is only about 6 kilometres away, providing schools, a market and local services. Funcheira Train Station is approximately 10 kilometres away, while Castro Verde’s 24-hour medical attendance unit is about 15 kilometres distant. South West Coast beaches are roughly 62 kilometres away, and Faro International Airport is approximately 100 kilometres from the estate. The setting combines a working countryside environment with access to Alentejo and coastal destinations. Contact us to discuss the asking price, supporting documents and viewing options for this substantial horse property.
• 2 Plots: 14,45 Ha. with independent entrance gateways
• Construction Area: 248 m2 agricultural building
• Divisions: 5
• Licensed Construction Area: 314 m2
• Licensed Divisions: 7
• Sand riding training school
• Internationally sized grass jumping arena
The property consists of:
- 2 large plots with licensed ruins along side the lake with independent entrance gateways
- Productive Olive Plantation with around 400 trees
- Paddocks including 11 loose boxes in concrete ring beam construction and American Barn configuration with approximately 900m2
- Sand training school
- Internationally sized grass jumping arena
- Grip Room
- Internal land fenced to interlinking paddocks with field shelters and piped water
- Workshop
- Fully fenced on perimeter.
The connection of the Alqueva Dam to the Monte da Rocha reservoir, a project scheduled for completion by the end of 2025, will reinforce the water resources of the Monte da Rocha reservoir. Allowing the lake level to be maintained permanently at 70% and continuing to ensure public water supply to the region.
Ourique region have had a great development is the last years providing a surgery center and Castro Verde has a 24 hours medical attendance unit just 15 kms way.
Amenities
• Borehole
• Water piping along the property
• Internal land fenced
• Workshop
• Horse cleaning area both interior and exterior
Location
• 6 km from Ourique with schools, local market and several commercial and social areas
• 10 km from Funcheira Train Station
• 62 km from South West Coast beaches
• 100 km from Faro International Airport
