A four-bedroom contemporary home with a private swimming lake near Ourique costs €849,000. The country house offers 249 m² of living area on a 63,000 m² plot, with a 2,500 m² lake and private swimming area included in the estate. Buyers looking for a spacious modern home in a quiet Southern Alentejo location will find a rare combination of comfort, water access and privacy here. The house was built in 2011 and has been designed to sit naturally within the landscape. Four ground-floor bedrooms provide convenient single-level sleeping accommodation. Two bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms, while a further bathroom supports the rest of the home and visitors. A fully fitted kitchen includes modern appliances and connects with the dining area and patio doors. The upper floor contains an elegant living room with a panorama outlook across the lake and surrounding countryside. A generous terrace provides a natural setting for meals, entertaining and enjoying the changing rural views. An office or study is available for remote working, hobbies or household administration. The interior also includes a pantry, laundry area, storage rooms, mezzanine and sauna. Outside, landscaped gardens, mature fruit trees, olive trees, terraces and a barbecue area create a well-established lifestyle environment. The private lake is reached by a picturesque stone path and includes a lakeside swimming area for personal recreation. Comfort is supported by underfloor heating throughout, wall heating, air conditioning, an integrated fireplace and excellent thermal insulation. The estate has 4 kW solar panels, a heat pump, hot water storage, a well and water filter. An emergency generator and mains electricity connection add security for rural living. Covered parking is available for five vehicles, with a 36 m² technical outbuilding providing additional utility space. Ourique is approximately 11 km away and supplies supermarkets, restaurants, schools and hospital services. The coast is accessible by car, with the Costa Vicentina around 60 km away and the Algarve’s southern coast approximately 75 km distant. This home could also appeal to buyers exploring a private retreat or high-end rural rental concept, subject to permissions, operating costs and a detailed investment assessment. Contact us now to arrange a viewing and review the purchase opportunity in full.
• 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
