Buying this contemporary rural property near Ourique offers a private Alentejo lifestyle with the Algarve coast and Costa Vicentina within practical driving distance. Monte Cerro das Pedras is for sale at £849,000 and provides a four-bedroom home on 6.3 hectares. The location is approximately 11 km from Ourique, where supermarkets, restaurants, schools and a hospital serve everyday needs. At the same time, the property enjoys high privacy within a protected natural setting. The south-west coast and Costa Vicentina are around 60 km away, while the southern Algarve coast is about 75 km away. Faro International Airport is approximately 100 km distant, and Lisbon is around 200 km away. A private 2,500 m² lake with a swimming area brings a rare leisure feature directly into the grounds. Panoramic views from the living room and terrace showcase the lake, hills and open Alentejo countryside. The 249 m² house combines modern design with a warm rural context among cork and holm oaks. Four ground-floor bedrooms include two en-suite rooms, offering flexibility for family members and guests. A fully equipped kitchen, dining area, office, pantry and laundry room support comfortable long-term living. The upper-floor living room creates an impressive setting for relaxation and entertaining. Large terraces extend the home towards the landscaped gardens. Mature fruit trees, old olive trees and automatic irrigation add character to the outdoor spaces. A barbecue area and fire-pit setting encourage alfresco meals and relaxed evenings. The carport provides covered parking for five vehicles, and a 36 m² outbuilding offers further practical capacity. Underfloor heating, a heat pump, air conditioning, fireplace and strong insulation make the property suitable beyond the summer season. Solar panels, a well, water filter, generator and hot-water storage support efficient and resilient day-to-day operation. For investors, the combination of privacy, lake access, coastal proximity and distinctive architecture could make the property appealing for premium holiday rentals, subject to licensing and market testing. It may also serve as a versatile second home with potential to offset ownership costs through carefully managed letting. Contact us now to arrange a viewing and assess whether this Alentejo retreat suits your purchase plans.
• 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
