You can buy this modern four-bedroom country house with a private lake near Ourique for €849,000. Monte Cerro das Pedras is set on 6.3 hectares of protected nature in the peaceful Alentejo countryside. The property combines contemporary comfort, panoramic views and exceptional privacy within 11 kilometres of Ourique. The 249 m² residence has four bedrooms and three bathrooms. Two bedrooms include en-suite bathrooms, making the layout practical for family living or hosting guests. An elegant upper-floor living room opens onto a generous terrace overlooking the lake and surrounding hills. The panorama living room also includes space for an office or study. On the ground floor, buyers will find a bright dining area, a fully equipped modern kitchen, pantry and storage facilities. All four bedrooms are arranged on the ground floor for convenient access. Outdoor living centres around landscaped gardens, mature fruit trees and spacious terraces. A stone path leads through the grounds to the private 2,500 m² lake and its dedicated swimming area. The gardens also include a barbecue area, centuries-old olive trees and cork and holm oak surroundings. Comfort is supported by underfloor and wall heating, air conditioning, an integrated fireplace and excellent thermal insulation. Solar panels, a heat pump, a well, water filtration and an emergency generator add practical self-sufficiency. Covered parking provides space for up to five vehicles. Ourique offers supermarkets, restaurants, schools and a hospital for everyday convenience. The Costa Vicentina is approximately 60 kilometres away, while the Algarve’s southern coast is around 75 kilometres from the house. The secluded setting could suit buyers seeking a private main residence, second home or distinctive holiday rental investment, subject to the relevant regulations. Contact us now to arrange a viewing of this rare country house for sale near Ourique.
• 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
