This Alentejo country home for sale offers 75,000m² of fenced land suitable for horses, livestock and agricultural use. Priced at €849,000, it also provides a renovated four-bedroom house with a private swimming pool near Ourique. The property is an appealing option for buyers who want substantial land without giving up access to town amenities. Its rural setting supports equestrian plans, smallholding projects, animal keeping and outdoor activities. The home has 233m² of living area and approximately 400m² of total construction. Three of the four bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms, with an additional family bathroom completing the accommodation. A converted bedroom currently operates as a large modern office. The open-plan living and kitchen arrangement creates a welcoming space for family life and entertaining. The lounge opens towards a conservatory and includes a wood-burning stove. Air conditioning throughout and electric heating help maintain comfort in different seasons. Double-glazed windows, shutters and fly screens add practical features for countryside living. The private 10 x 5m pool overlooks the garden and open Alentejo views. A covered BBQ kitchen includes hot and cold water, a fridge, worktop and storage cupboards. Fruit trees, cork trees and landscaped garden areas add character around the house. The inner courtyard provides parking, while the additional 76m² building can store tractors, cars, feed or other equipment. Water and utility infrastructure includes a borehole, mains electricity, solar power and a large septic tank. Walkers and cyclists can make use of the surrounding countryside, with reservoirs, lakes and river beaches within reach. Ourique is about 10km away and offers shops, restaurants, healthcare and everyday services. The Algarve is approximately one hour away, while Beja and the historic cities of Évora and Lisbon remain accessible for wider travel. There may also be scope for rural tourism development, subject to a suitable project and planning approval. Contact us today to explore this equestrian and agricultural property in the Alentejo.
• 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.
