Investors can buy this self-sufficient rural estate near Serpa for €1,500,000, with cork oak, carob and arbutus trees across 440,125 m². The property is approximately 16 km from Tapada Grande Fluvial Beach at Mina de São Domingos. It offers a rare combination of agricultural production, water infrastructure, a refurbished home and future accommodation potential. The estate contains 22 hectares of cork oak trees. Its 14 hectares of carob trees are supported by irrigation, while 8 hectares contain arbutus trees. Two boreholes and large water deposits help support the property’s independent rural operation. The storage tanks hold 10,000 and 120,000 litres respectively. A dam with waterproofing canvas installed in 2025 provides an additional water-management asset. Automated irrigation reaches the complete garden and carob plantation. The fully fenced land is accessed by a country road leading towards the hilltop buildings. The renewed Monte Alentejano has three bedrooms and a practical single-level layout. Inside, there is a lounge, open-plan fitted kitchen, WC, one en-suite bedroom and a further bathroom. The home also benefits from double glazing, a fireplace and broad countryside views. A detached social building includes dining space, a barbecue and a traditional oven. The attached agricultural annex may be renovated into additional rooms or accommodation, subject to approvals. Vale Poço is around 4.4 km away by dirt track for local access. Serpa, with shops, services and amenities, is approximately 29 km away. Mértola’s historic attractions are about 33 km from the estate, while the South Coast beaches are approximately 106 km away. The property could suit an investor considering agricultural income, rural retreats, guest accommodation or a private countryside base. Rental returns and ROI will depend on licensing, renovation expenditure, operating costs and demand, so independent due diligence is essential. Contact us to explore this versatile rural investment near Serpa and arrange a viewing.
• Plot: 440,125 m2
• Construction Area: 340 m2
• Living Area: 340 m2
• Rooms: 16 ( 4 in the main house + annex with up to 12 rooms to be renovated)
• Terraces and parking area
• 22 Hectares of Cork Oak trees
• 14 Hectares of carob trees with irrigation
• 8 Hectares of arbutus trees
• Renovation of the house in 2001
Outside area:
• The gate from the property leads through a straight road to the top of the hill where you can find the Main House, the social area and the agricultural support area.
• Both on right and left side of the entrance road there are olive trees and the perfect maintained plantation of carob and arbutus trees with a full automated irrigation system and olive trees.
• On the top of the hill is the main house and on the left side a separate building has a living and dinning room with a barbecue and one oven
• On the same building with entrance from the rear side there is an annex functioning as agricultural support area, that can be transformed in further habitation area.
• There is also an external typical Alentejo oven
Ground floor:
• The Main house entrance leads to the living room and the open space kitchen and a toilet
• A separate door gives access to the three bedrooms from witch one is a in suite and a complete Bathrooms serves the other two bedrooms.
Amenities
• 2 boreholes
• 2 water deposits (10 000 and 120 000 litres)
• 1 dam with waterproofing canvas installed in 2025
• Probe style irrigation in the complete garden and carob plantation
Location
• 4,4 km to village Vale Poço trough dirt track
• 16 km Fluvial Beach Tapada Grande Mina de São Domingos
• 29 km to nearest Serpa with all amenities
• 33 km to Mértola historical Town
• 106km to South Coast Beaches
• 160 km to Faro airport
• 228km to Lisbon airport
