Buyers can find a spacious Alentejo country retreat with development potential near the Algarve in the Ourique area, priced at €849,000. The property offers a renovated four-bedroom house on a private, fenced 75,000m² plot. It is approximately one hour by car from the Algarve while remaining close to the services of Ourique. The single-storey bungalow-style home occupies an elevated position with panoramic countryside views. Its 233m² living area provides generous accommodation for family life or extended stays. Approximately 400m² of total construction includes useful additional spaces. There are four bedrooms, three en-suite bathrooms and one family bathroom. A former bedroom has been redesigned as a modern office, creating flexibility for remote work. The entrance opens into an open-plan living and kitchen space. A conservatory extends the lounge and brings the surrounding landscape into the home. The wood-burning stove, air conditioning and electric heating support comfort in different seasons. Outside, a 10m x 5m private swimming pool overlooks the Alentejo countryside. The landscaped garden contains fruit trees, cork trees and areas for outdoor relaxation. A covered BBQ kitchen includes a fridge, cupboards, worktops and hot and cold water. The 76m² storage building could house vehicles, tools, equipment or a future project operation. There is an inner courtyard with extensive parking and access from a small tarmac road via a 1km dirt track. Solar power, a borehole, mains electricity, double glazing and internet add practical value. The setting is private but not isolated, with neighbours in the wider vicinity. Ourique is about 10km away and offers restaurants, shops, hospital services and other amenities. River beaches, the Santa Clara Reservoir, Beja and the west coast provide varied leisure opportunities. According to municipal information, the property may have rural tourism development potential, subject to a formal project and planning approval. Contact us today to investigate this Alentejo retreat and book a viewing.
• 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.
