For buyers searching Southern Alentejo properties for sale with panoramic views, private gardens and absolute privacy, Monte Cerro das Pedras is a compelling option. The contemporary country house near Ourique is available for €849,000. It occupies 6.3 hectares of protected nature among cork oaks and holm oaks. The home offers 249 m² of living area, with four bedrooms and three bathrooms. Two bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms, providing comfortable accommodation for family members or guests. A modern fully fitted kitchen includes practical appliances and opens towards the dining space. The upper-floor living room is designed around expansive views of the private lake and surrounding hills. Large patio doors connect the interior with a spacious panoramic terrace. Landscaped gardens create a secluded setting around the residence. Mature fruit trees and centuries-old olive trees contribute to the established character of the grounds. Terraces and a barbecue area provide attractive spaces for outdoor dining and entertaining. The private lake covers roughly 2,500 m² and includes a dedicated swimming area reached by a picturesque stone path. A private garden with automatic irrigation makes the outdoor areas easier to maintain. Comfort features include underfloor heating throughout, wall heating, air conditioning and an integrated fireplace. Double glazing, fly screens and strong thermal insulation support year-round use. The property also includes an office, pantry, laundry facilities, storage rooms and a technical outbuilding. Solar panels, a borehole, well, water filter and generator add useful infrastructure for rural living. Ourique is only 11 km away and provides everyday services including shops, restaurants, schools and hospital facilities. The nearby Costa Vicentina, Santa Clara Dam river beach and Algarve coastline widen the lifestyle appeal, while rental use may offer potential subject to local rules and professional evaluation. Contact us to explore this private Southern Alentejo residence and schedule a viewing.
• 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
