This Alentejo country estate for sale combines a fully equipped horse facility with approximately 1.5 kilometres of Monte da Rocha reservoir shoreline, and the asking price is €1,200,000. Set near Ourique on a picturesque peninsula, the 14.45-hectare property offers private waterfront, established equestrian infrastructure and two licensed ruins. It is suited to buyers looking for an operational horse estate, a rural lifestyle base or a carefully researched investment opportunity. The land comprises two plots with independent entrance gateways. Eleven loose boxes are arranged in an American Barn configuration within a stable complex of approximately 900 square metres. A sand riding training school is available for schooling and regular equestrian use. The internationally sized grass jumping arena is suitable for serious training and competition preparation, subject to the required approvals. Fully fenced paddocks can be interlinked and include field shelters. Piped water runs through the paddock areas to support efficient horse management. The estate has a grip room, workshop and both indoor and outdoor horse cleaning areas. A productive olive grove of around 400 trees complements the equestrian use with an agricultural element. Two large lake-side ruins have licences allowing them to be rebuilt, subject to planning and environmental restrictions. The total licensed construction area is 314 square metres divided into seven licensed divisions. The agricultural building provides approximately 248 square metres and five divisions. Its position within the National Ecological Reserve makes professional planning advice and environmental due diligence essential. A borehole, septic tank, generator and photovoltaic system provide useful infrastructure for a rural property. Wide countryside and lake views create an appealing setting for residents, guests and equestrian visitors. Ourique is just 6 kilometres away, offering schools, a local market and everyday commercial and social services. Castro Verde’s 24-hour medical attendance unit is approximately 15 kilometres away, while the Ourique region also benefits from a surgery centre. Funcheira Train Station is 10 kilometres from the estate, and beaches on the south-west coast are about 62 kilometres away. Faro International Airport is approximately 100 kilometres distant for international access. Contact us now to arrange a viewing and explore the purchase potential of this unique horse estate in Alentejo.
• 2 Plots: 14,45 Ha. with independent entrance gateways
• Construction Area: 248 m2 agricultural building
• Divisions: 5
• Licensed Construction Area: 314 m2
• Licensed Divisions: 7
• Sand riding training school
• Internationally sized grass jumping arena
The property consists of:
- 2 large plots with licensed ruins along side the lake with independent entrance gateways
- Productive Olive Plantation with around 400 trees
- Paddocks including 11 loose boxes in concrete ring beam construction and American Barn configuration with approximately 900m2
- Sand training school
- Internationally sized grass jumping arena
- Grip Room
- Internal land fenced to interlinking paddocks with field shelters and piped water
- Workshop
- Fully fenced on perimeter.
The connection of the Alqueva Dam to the Monte da Rocha reservoir, a project scheduled for completion by the end of 2025, will reinforce the water resources of the Monte da Rocha reservoir. Allowing the lake level to be maintained permanently at 70% and continuing to ensure public water supply to the region.
Ourique region have had a great development is the last years providing a surgery center and Castro Verde has a 24 hours medical attendance unit just 15 kms way.
Amenities
• Borehole
• Water piping along the property
• Internal land fenced
• Workshop
• Horse cleaning area both interior and exterior
Location
• 6 km from Ourique with schools, local market and several commercial and social areas
• 10 km from Funcheira Train Station
• 62 km from South West Coast beaches
• 100 km from Faro International Airport
