Buyers seeking rural land with possible house-building opportunities near Ourique and Vila Nova de Milfontes can consider this 558,000 m² property in the Alentejo. The asking price is €548,000, and the land is approximately 4 km from Ourique and 65 km from Vila Nova de Milfontes beach. It offers agricultural space, two wells and possible development opportunities that must be verified with the local authority. The property is not a completed country house, so the purchase price excludes construction. Its large size exceeds 5 hectares, which is relevant to the agricultural house-building guidance provided by the municipality. A house may be possible if the property is used for an agricultural activity such as sheep keeping or crop production. The Câmara Municipal de Ourique has indicated that owner habitation could reach 500 m², with an additional 500 m² for support buildings, subject to registration as agriculture. These indications are not planning permission and require confirmation before committing to a project. The land is divided into two sections by a road, creating the possibility of separate plots. If subdivision is approved, a house may potentially be possible on each section. The property contains fertile land and numerous holm oaks typical of the Alentejo. A small stream marks one boundary and adds to the natural setting. Two wells provide water, with abundant supply reported on the 11-hectare section. The well on the larger section is described as adequate for household use. Panoramic countryside views create an appealing setting for a future rural residence. Tarmac access makes the land straightforward to reach from the surrounding road network. Electricity and telephone lines are close to the boundary and should simplify future connection planning. Ourique offers supermarkets, restaurants, cafés, banks, a post office, a school and other amenities for everyday life. The IC1 and motorway connections make travel towards the Algarve and Lisbon convenient. The coastline at Vila Nova de Milfontes is within reach for beach visits, while Faro Airport is about 100 km away. This land could suit an investor planning an agricultural home, rural retreat or agro-tourism concept, subject to all approvals. Contact us to verify the building options and arrange a viewing.
• Plot size 558000m²
• Many holm oaks and fertile land
• Water from two wells
• Easy access on a tarmac road
• Electricity and phone lines very close by so will be easy to connect
• The price includes the plot but not the construction of the building
• 65km to the beach at Vila Nova de Milfontes
This beautiful plot of land in the lower Alentejo is divided into two parts by the road giving the possibility to make two separate plots. Because the land is larger than 5ha the town hall has said that a house could be built if the property was being used for some type of agriculture, keeping sheep or planting produce for example. It is likely also that permission could be obtained to do an agro-tourism project.
There is a well with abundant water on the 11ha part of the plot and another well which gives enough water for a household on the larger plot.
If a new owner wished to separate the two plots, then the possibility is that a house could be built on each one. This must be verified with the town hall.
The town of Ourique is close by and has restaurants, cafés, shops, supermarkets, banks, post office, church, school, etc.
After consultation with the official entities ( Câmara Municipal de Ourique) a house for owner’s habitation, subject to the registration as agriculture, can go up to 500 m2 and additionally 500 m2 for support buildings. After PDM revision additionally 1000 m2 can be built for Tourism.
Amenities
• Wells
Location
4km to Ourique with all amenities
65km to the beach at Vila Nova de Milfontes
190km to Lisbon
100km to Faro airport
