Near Ourique, Monte Cerro das Pedras is a country home for sale with a large private lake, mature gardens and covered parking for five vehicles. The asking price is £849,000 for a four-bedroom residence set on a 63,000 m² plot. Its private lake covers approximately 2,500 m² and includes a swimming area for exclusive enjoyment. The property lies around 11 km from Ourique in a tranquil landscape of cork oaks and holm oaks. A 249 m² contemporary house provides comfortable accommodation across a carefully arranged layout. Four bedrooms are located on the ground floor, including two with en-suite bathrooms. There are three bathrooms in total, together with an office, pantry, laundry and storage areas. The fully fitted kitchen connects naturally with the dining space and outdoor patio areas. Upstairs, the panorama living room opens onto a generous terrace with far-reaching lake and hill views. High-quality construction and excellent thermal insulation support year-round use. Underfloor heating, wall heating, a heat pump, air conditioning and a fireplace provide adaptable climate control. Double-glazed windows and fly screens add further comfort. The gardens are landscaped and include automatic irrigation, established fruit trees and centuries-old olive trees. A stone path winds down to the private lakeside swimming area. Terraces, a barbecue space and a fire-pit area offer several options for entertaining outdoors. The covered carport can protect five vehicles, making the home suitable for larger households or frequent visitors. A 36 m² technical outbuilding and additional storage rooms provide useful space for equipment and hobbies. Solar panels, a well, water filtration, hot-water storage and a generator contribute to reliable infrastructure. Daily necessities are close by in Ourique, including schools, shops, restaurants and hospital services. The nearby coast, Santa Clara Dam and Faro International Airport broaden the lifestyle and travel appeal. Buyers could consider the home for personal occupation, a second residence or a premium rural rental strategy, with returns dependent on operation and relevant permissions. Contact us to arrange a viewing and see the lake and gardens in person.
• Living area: 249 m²
• Plot size: 63,000 m²
• Private, 2,500 m² large lake with swimming area
• 4 bedrooms (2 en-suite bathrooms)
• Panorama living room with office and large terrace
• Fully equipped kitchen
Monte Cerro das Pedras is a unique property that combines contemporary architecture, high-quality comfort, and an inspiring as well as natural environment in the tranquil Alentejo landscape. The house stands out for its high-quality construction. The ground floor features a spacious entrance hall, a bright dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, pantry, three bedrooms — two of them en-suite — and an office. The upper floor offers an elegant living room with access to a generous terrace with panoramic views over the lake and the surrounding hills.
Outdoor area:
Terraces, well-maintained gardens, trees, barbecue area
A picturesque stone path leads to the private swimming area by the lake, covering around 2,500 m²
• Excellent thermal insulation
• Underfloor and wall heating
• Integrated fireplace
• Air conditioning
• Gardens and barbecue area
• Abundant mature fruit trees
• Centuries-old olive trees
• High privacy
• Covered parking for 5 vehicles
Amenities
• Technical outbuilding of 36 m²
• Solar panels (4 kW)
• Emergency generator
• Connection to the public power grid
• Heat pump
• Hot water storage
• Well and water filter
• Storage rooms
Location
11 km to the town of Ourique, where all services are available (supermarkets, restaurants, schools, hospital)
60 km to the southwest coast/Costa Vicentina
75 km to the southern coast of the Algarve
50 km to Santa Clara Dam river beach
100 km to Faro international airport
200 km to Lisbon
