The Alentejo equestrian property for sale with approximately 1.5 kilometres of waterfront on Lake Monte da Rocha is this 14.45-hectare estate near Ourique. Available for €1,200,000, it occupies a picturesque peninsula with private access to the lake and expansive countryside views. Buyers looking for a specialist horse property with waterfront and development potential will find an unusually complete combination here. The land comprises two plots, each with its own independent entrance gateway. The entire estate is perimeter fenced, with internal fencing creating interconnected paddocks. Eleven loose boxes are housed in an American Barn-style structure of approximately 900 square metres. The facilities include a sand riding training school for regular schooling and exercise. An internationally sized grass jumping arena provides space for larger-scale training. Paddocks, field shelters and piped water support the daily care of horses. A grip room, workshop and interior and exterior washing areas add further operational practicality. A borehole provides an important water resource for the property. Around 400 olive trees form a productive plantation and reinforce the estate’s agricultural appeal. Two large licensed ruins run alongside the lake and can be considered for approved rebuilding projects. The property records a licensed construction area of 314 square metres with seven divisions. A separate agricultural building provides 248 square metres and five divisions. Any reconstruction or change of use must be checked against the licences, planning framework and National Ecological Reserve regulations. The natural setting is rich in wildlife, offering a quiet environment for riders, residents and nature enthusiasts. Ourique lies just 6 kilometres away with schools, a local market and several commercial and social areas. Funcheira train station is around 10 kilometres away, while a medical unit in Castro Verde is approximately 15 kilometres distant. The beaches of Portugal’s South West Coast are roughly 62 kilometres away, and Faro International Airport is about 100 kilometres from the estate. The anticipated Alqueva Dam connection is designed to strengthen the reservoir’s water supply and help maintain its level at 70 percent. This rare waterfront equestrian holding may suit a private owner, rural enterprise or carefully planned tourism investment. Contact us to schedule a viewing and assess the estate’s full potential.
• 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
