You can buy this lakefront equestrian property near Ourique, Portugal, for €1,800,000. It combines a 420m² renovated country house with stables, paddocks, an arena and private lake access. The estate is situated approximately 6 kilometres from Ourique in the southern Alentejo. The single-level home provides three bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom. Its semi-open-plan layout opens onto a substantial covered terrace on two sides. From the terrace, buyers can enjoy views across the landscaped garden and 12m by 6m swimming pool towards the lake. The land extends to approximately 150,000m², offering space, privacy and operational flexibility. Equestrian facilities include a 12-box stable block, a tack or grip room and an Olympic-size sand arena. Fenced paddocks provide practical turnout areas for horses. The paddocks connect to around 1.5 kilometres of private waterfront. Two large ruins on the land may offer scope for future recovery, subject to the necessary permissions. Organic-standard olive groves add an agricultural dimension and may generate supplementary income. Photovoltaic panels with a battery bank support the property's electricity supply. Solar panels and a wood burner with back boiler help provide hot water. Three boreholes serve the house, stables and an area near the ruins. The home also includes a fully fitted open-plan kitchen, storage, laundry, pantry and office or study space. A tennis court and landscaped fenced garden broaden the lifestyle appeal beyond horse ownership. Ourique offers shops, services and a hospital, while Funcheira railway station is about 10 kilometres away. Faro Airport is approximately 100 kilometres from the estate, with the Algarve also accessible by road. Contact us now to arrange a viewing of this exceptional lakefront equestrian property.
• 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
