A renovated four-bedroom rural retreat with 75,000 m² near Ourique costs €795,000. For this price, buyers receive a private country property with a swimming pool, panoramic views and extensive fenced land in the southern Alentejo. The home offers a rare combination of modern comfort, rural privacy and scope for future development. Its 233 m² living area is arranged in a practical single-storey bungalow layout. Total construction area is approximately 400 m², including a second building of around 76 m². The property was originally built in 2008 and renovated in 2024 and 2026. Four bedrooms and four bathrooms make it suitable for family living, a holiday home or rental accommodation. Three bathrooms are en suite, with an additional family bathroom for shared use. The main entrance opens into an open-plan living and kitchen space. A separate pantry, conservatory and lounge with wood burner add useful everyday facilities. Air conditioning, electric heating, double glazing and manual French shutters improve comfort throughout the year. Outside, the 10 by 5 metre private pool is accompanied by terraces, a garden and a covered barbecue area. The 75,000 m² plot is fenced and includes fruit trees, cork trees and open south-facing countryside. Its scale allows buyers to consider horses, livestock, agriculture, events or nature-focused accommodation. The separate building can house vehicles, tools, harvests or other rural equipment. An extension to a maximum of 500 m² may be possible, subject to the appropriate permissions. Rural tourism development is also an option, with the first preliminary approval already granted and a project proposal required. Ourique is 10 kilometres away and provides amenities, restaurants, healthcare and daily shopping. Beja is roughly 40 minutes away, while the Algarve and west coast are approximately one hour by car. Contact us now to discover whether this versatile rural retreat matches your buying plans and to arrange a viewing.
The living and built area can be extended to max. 500 m2 but there is also a possibility to apply for a project for rural tourism (TER).The very first preliminary approval has already been granted
• 233m² living area, approx. 400m² construction area
• 4 bedrooms, 3 en-suite bathrooms, 1 family bathroom
• 2nd building for multi-use as garage/storage
• Fenced 75.000m² plot
• Year of construction: 2008, renovated in 2024/2026
• 10 x 5m swimming pool, terraces, garden
• Ideal for agriculture, horses, and other livestock
• South orientation with wide open views
• Location is private but not isolated
• Some furniture, tools, and gardening equipment are included in a tax-free furniture package
The renovated country retreat is only 10km away from the town of Ourique in the southern Alentejo with all amenities. The bungalow with 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms is situated on an elevated spot with panoramic views. 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. 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.
• 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
• Pool, terraces, BBQ area
Amenities
• Mains electricity plus solar
• Electric boiler for hot water
• Borehole
• Outdoor lighting
• Large septic tank
• Reserve air conditioning throughout, wood burner with
• a sufficient supply of firewood on the property
• Electric 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
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.
