Buyers can purchase this Portuguese rural estate near Ourique, in the Alentejo, with 12 stables, an Olympic-size sand arena and a private tennis court. The available estate is priced at €1,800,000 and occupies approximately 150,000m² beside a lake. It includes a renovated 420m² country house with three en-suite bedrooms. The location combines rural seclusion with convenient access to the town of Ourique, around 6km away. The stable block includes 12 boxes and a grip room for day-to-day equestrian care. Fenced paddocks provide space for grazing, turnout and horse management. Private access from the paddocks reaches roughly 1.5km of lake waterfront. The Olympic-size sand arena offers a substantial training facility for private riders or an equestrian enterprise, subject to operating requirements. The house is arranged on one floor for straightforward everyday living. Its semi-open-plan design opens onto a covered terrace on two sides. Lake and countryside views can be enjoyed from the home and landscaped garden. A 12 x 6 metre swimming pool complements the tennis court and outdoor lifestyle. The olive groves are maintained to organic standards and may provide agricultural income. Two large ruins could be recovered for further accommodation, storage or business purposes, subject to planning approval. The house is independent of the wider land, giving buyers flexibility over how they use or develop the estate. Photovoltaic panels and a battery bank support electricity self-sufficiency. Solar hot-water panels, a wood burner with back boiler and three boreholes add practical resilience. Funcheira railway station is approximately 10km away, with high-speed train connections to major cities. Faro Airport is around 100km away, helping owners reach the property from overseas. Contact us now to arrange a viewing and explore the potential of this distinctive Portuguese equestrian estate.
• 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
