Before buying this horse-riding estate on Monte da Rocha Lake, buyers should understand that it offers 14.45 hectares, extensive equestrian infrastructure and two licensed ruins for potential rebuilding. The asking price is €1,200,000, and the property is located near Ourique in Portugal’s Alentejo region. It is a fully fenced rural estate within the National Ecological Reserve, making planning and environmental checks especially important. The estate sits on a scenic peninsula with approximately 1.5 kilometres of private waterfront. Two plots are included, with independent entrance gateways for convenient access. The equestrian complex contains 11 loose boxes in an American Barn configuration of roughly 900 square metres. Riders have access to a sand training school and an internationally sized grass jumping arena. Internal fencing creates linked paddocks with field shelters and piped water. A grip room, workshop and indoor and outdoor horse-cleaning areas add practical support for daily operations. The property also includes an olive grove with around 400 productive trees. A borehole and water piping extend across the land, while the specifications list a septic tank, generator and photovoltaic system. Buyers should independently confirm the condition, output and legal status of all utilities before completing a purchase. The two licensed ruins are positioned alongside the lake and may offer redevelopment possibilities, subject to planning consent and protected-area rules. The stated licensed construction area is 314 square metres across seven divisions. The agricultural building is listed at approximately 248 square metres with five divisions. There is no bedroom or bathroom count stated in the supplied property information, so accommodation arrangements should be inspected carefully. Ourique is approximately 6 kilometres away and offers schools, a local market and commercial and social amenities. Funcheira Train Station is about 10 kilometres away, and Castro Verde’s 24-hour medical attendance unit is approximately 15 kilometres from the property. The beaches of the South West Coast are around 62 kilometres away, with Faro International Airport approximately 100 kilometres distant. Prospective purchasers should review title documents, licences, access, water rights, environmental restrictions and the feasibility of any tourism or rental model. Contact us now to request further information and schedule a detailed viewing.
• 2 Plots: 14,45 Ha. with independent entrance gateways
• Construction Area: 248 m2 agricultural building
• Divisions: 5
• Licensed Construction Area: 314 m2
• Licensed Divisions: 7
• Sand riding training school
• Internationally sized grass jumping arena
The property consists of:
- 2 large plots with licensed ruins along side the lake with independent entrance gateways
- Productive Olive Plantation with around 400 trees
- Paddocks including 11 loose boxes in concrete ring beam construction and American Barn configuration with approximately 900m2
- Sand training school
- Internationally sized grass jumping arena
- Grip Room
- Internal land fenced to interlinking paddocks with field shelters and piped water
- Workshop
- Fully fenced on perimeter.
The connection of the Alqueva Dam to the Monte da Rocha reservoir, a project scheduled for completion by the end of 2025, will reinforce the water resources of the Monte da Rocha reservoir. Allowing the lake level to be maintained permanently at 70% and continuing to ensure public water supply to the region.
Ourique region have had a great development is the last years providing a surgery center and Castro Verde has a 24 hours medical attendance unit just 15 kms way.
Amenities
• Borehole
• Water piping along the property
• Internal land fenced
• Workshop
• Horse cleaning area both interior and exterior
Location
• 6 km from Ourique with schools, local market and several commercial and social areas
• 10 km from Funcheira Train Station
• 62 km from South West Coast beaches
• 100 km from Faro International Airport
