Buyers may choose this luxury country house in the Alentejo for its private lake, peaceful setting and relatively easy access to the Algarve coast. Monte Cerro das Pedras is for sale at €849,000, approximately 75 kilometres from the southern Algarve coast. The contemporary residence near Ourique occupies 249 m² within a private 6.3-hectare estate. Four bedrooms and three bathrooms make it suitable for family use, extended stays or hosting guests. Two bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms, adding comfort and privacy. A private 2,500 m² lake with a swimming area creates a rare leisure feature for a countryside home. The upper-floor living room opens to a large terrace with uninterrupted views of the water and hills. The home’s architecture blends clean contemporary lines with an elegant response to the natural Alentejo surroundings. Landscaped gardens, terraces, mature fruit trees and olive trees support an attractive outdoor lifestyle. A barbecue area provides a natural setting for long lunches and informal entertaining. Inside, the fully equipped kitchen connects with a bright dining area and useful pantry. The property also offers an office, storage rooms, laundry facilities and a technical outbuilding of 36 m². Underfloor heating, wall heating, air conditioning and an integrated fireplace help maintain comfort across the seasons. Solar panels, a heat pump, a well, water filtration and an emergency generator provide valuable infrastructure for rural living. Covered parking for five vehicles is available on the grounds. Ourique is only 11 kilometres away and supplies supermarkets, restaurants, schools and hospital services. The Costa Vicentina is about 60 kilometres away, Santa Clara Dam river beach is 50 kilometres away and Faro International Airport is approximately 100 kilometres away. Its combination of privacy, amenities and distinctive water features may offer potential for a high-end holiday home or carefully managed rental property, subject to local permissions and demand. The estate can also serve as a tranquil permanent base within reach of both the Alentejo and Algarve lifestyles. Contact us now to arrange a private viewing and discover whether this luxury country house meets your 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
