Buyers seeking a country property for sale in Portugal with rural tourism potential should consider this renovated estate near Ourique. The Alentejo property is listed at €849,000 and combines an existing four-bedroom home with 75,000 m² of fenced land. According to information from the municipality of Ourique, the site may offer scope for Tourism in Rural Areas development, subject to a submitted project and the usual approvals. The main residence contains 233 m² of living area and approximately 400 m² of construction. It was built in 2008 and renovated in 2024 and 2026. Four bedrooms and four bathrooms make the accommodation suitable for private use, guest stays or a future hospitality concept. Three bedrooms include en-suite bathrooms, with an additional family bathroom available. A large office, created from one of the bedrooms, could be adapted according to the buyer's plans. Guests or residents could enjoy a private 10 x 5 metre swimming pool and well-maintained gardens. The open-plan kitchen and lounge provide a social interior for family groups or visitors. A conservatory and wood-burning stove add character and comfort to the living areas. The covered outdoor kitchen and BBQ area offers another attractive gathering space. A 76 m² secondary building provides room for storage, agricultural equipment, harvests or vehicles. Wide south-facing views create a strong setting for nature-based accommodation and outdoor experiences. Walkers and cyclists can explore the surrounding countryside, while nearby river beaches add seasonal appeal. The estate is private but not isolated, with a bar 1.5 kilometres away and restaurants around 4 kilometres from the property. Ourique, approximately 10 kilometres away, supplies shops, services, restaurants and a hospital. Santa Clara Reservoir, Beja, the west coast and the Algarve are within convenient driving distance. Existing utilities include mains electricity, solar power, a borehole, internet and good phone reception. The potential for rental income and tourism returns should be assessed through a professional feasibility study rather than assumed. Contact us today to explore the property and its rural tourism possibilities.
• 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.
