Buyers seeking a rural tourism investment near Ourique can consider this available country property for sale at €849,000. It combines a renovated four-bedroom home, private pool and 75,000m² of fenced land in the South Alentejo. The municipality has indicated potential for Tourism in Rural Areas, known as TER, subject to a project and the usual planning approvals. That makes the property relevant to investors exploring guest accommodation, countryside stays or other tourism-related uses. The existing home offers 233m² of living area and approximately 400m² of construction. Four bedrooms and four bathrooms provide a strong base for family occupation or holiday rental accommodation. Three bedrooms include en-suite bathrooms, supporting guest privacy and comfortable visitor use. A former bedroom is currently arranged as a spacious modern office, giving the buyer options for future reconfiguration. The property was built in 2008 and has been renovated in 2024 and 2026. Guests could enjoy the 10 x 5m private swimming pool, garden, terraces and wide countryside views. The covered outdoor kitchen and BBQ area is designed for relaxed meals and social events. A separate 76m² storage building may support equipment, maintenance, agricultural activity or an eventual tourism project. The land is fenced and offers room for horses, livestock, walking routes, cycling activities and agricultural plans. Solar power, mains electricity, a borehole and a large septic tank provide useful infrastructure for a rural setting. Ourique town is approximately 10km away and supplies restaurants, a hospital and important daily amenities. A bar is around 1.5km from the property, with three restaurants and a coffee bar about 4km away. Santa Clara Reservoir is approximately 45km away, while river beaches and the west coast offer additional visitor attractions. The Algarve is roughly an hour by car, widening the potential appeal to holidaymakers seeking inland privacy near the coast. Rental income and ROI would depend on the approved use, operating model, occupancy and costs, so professional due diligence is essential. Contact us to discuss the rural tourism potential and arrange a viewing near Ourique.
• 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.
