You can buy this 3-bedroom equestrian country house with private lake access near Ourique for €1,800,000. Set on approximately 150,000m² in the Alentejo, it combines a renovated 420m² home with stables, paddocks and extensive waterfront. The estate is ideal for buyers seeking a private rural residence, an equestrian base or a flexible tourism and business opportunity. The single-storey house provides three bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom. A semi-open-plan layout connects the living areas with a large covered terrace on two sides. From the terrace, views extend across the landscaped garden and 12 x 6m swimming pool towards the lake. The bedrooms look over the countryside, olive grove and fenced paddocks. Horse facilities include a 12-box stable block, grip room and Olympic-size sand arena. Direct access from the paddocks leads to approximately 1.5km of private water frontage. The land also includes mature olive groves managed to organic standards. Existing ruins could potentially be recovered, subject to the necessary permissions, creating scope for additional accommodation or facilities. Solar photovoltaic panels and a battery bank support the property’s electricity supply. Solar thermal panels and a wood burner with back boiler provide hot water. Three boreholes serve the house, stables and area near the ruins. A private pool and tennis court add to the leisure appeal for residents and guests. Ourique is only 6km away and offers shops, services and a hospital. Funcheira train station is approximately 10km away, with high-speed connections to major cities. Faro Airport can be reached at around 100km, while the location also provides practical access towards the Algarve and northern Portugal. Contact us now to arrange a viewing of this distinctive equestrian country house for sale.
• Living area 420m²; Construction size 420m²
• Plot size 150.000m²
• Year of construction 1999, renovated
• 3 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms
• Swimming pool 12 x 6m and tennis court
• Fenced paddocks
• 12 box stable block with grip room and Olympic size sand arena
• Views and private access to lake
• Two large ruins which can be recovered
The house is all on one level, semi open plan with access to a large covered outdoor terrace on two sides. The views are over the mature low maintenance garden and pool to the lake beyond. Bedrooms are at the back with country views to the olive grove and paddocks.
From the paddocks there is access to 1.5km of private water front. There are many possibilities with this property as the house is independent of the larger land area. Family home and rent the rest or make a business or keep horses for pleasure. The olives are organic standard and can generate a good income.
Amenities
• Photovoltaic panels plus battery bank for electricity
• Solar panels and wood burner with back boiler for hot water
• Three boreholes – house, stables and near to ruins
Location
• 6km to Ourique with all facilities including a hospital
• 10km to Funcheira train station with high speed trains to the cities
• 100km to Faro airport
