Buyers may choose this self-sufficient rural estate near Serpa for its productive land, water resources and proximity to Tapada Grande river beach, just 16 km away. The property is for sale at €1,500,000 and spans 440,125 m² in the Alentejo countryside. It offers a rare combination of private rural living, established agriculture and potential for additional accommodation. The hilltop Monte Alentejano has been renovated and provides three bedrooms with panoramic views across the surrounding landscape. Its living room and open-plan kitchen create a practical centre for daily life. The farmhouse also includes a pantry, guest WC, one en-suite bedroom and a further bathroom. A fireplace, double glazing and countryside outlooks contribute to year-round comfort. The estate’s water system includes two boreholes, two storage deposits and a dam. The deposits hold approximately 10,000 and 120,000 litres, supporting domestic and agricultural needs. Automated irrigation covers the garden and the irrigated carob plantation. Agricultural production includes 22 hectares of cork oak, 14 hectares of carob and 8 hectares of arbutus trees. Olive trees and other local species strengthen the traditional Alentejo character of the land. A detached social building includes a dining area, barbecue, oven and kitchenette for entertaining or estate use. Its agricultural support annex could be adapted for further accommodation, subject to permissions. The property is fully fenced, helping create privacy and supporting the management of livestock-free planted areas. Vale Poço is approximately 4.4 km away via a country track, and Serpa is about 29 km away for everyday amenities. Historic Mértola is approximately 33 km away and offers cultural attractions and traditional Portuguese character. South Coast beaches are around 106 km away, with Faro Airport approximately 160 km from the estate. The combination of agricultural resources and leisure access may suit a private retreat, lifestyle business or rural rental project, with returns dependent on the chosen operation. Contact us now to schedule a viewing and explore this distinctive Alentejo property.
• Plot: 440,125 m2
• Construction Area: 340 m2
• Living Area: 340 m2
• Rooms: 16 ( 4 in the main house + annex with up to 12 rooms to be renovated)
• Terraces and parking area
• 22 Hectares of Cork Oak trees
• 14 Hectares of carob trees with irrigation
• 8 Hectares of arbutus trees
• Renovation of the house in 2001
Outside area:
• The gate from the property leads through a straight road to the top of the hill where you can find the Main House, the social area and the agricultural support area.
• Both on right and left side of the entrance road there are olive trees and the perfect maintained plantation of carob and arbutus trees with a full automated irrigation system and olive trees.
• On the top of the hill is the main house and on the left side a separate building has a living and dinning room with a barbecue and one oven
• On the same building with entrance from the rear side there is an annex functioning as agricultural support area, that can be transformed in further habitation area.
• There is also an external typical Alentejo oven
Ground floor:
• The Main house entrance leads to the living room and the open space kitchen and a toilet
• A separate door gives access to the three bedrooms from witch one is a in suite and a complete Bathrooms serves the other two bedrooms.
Amenities
• 2 boreholes
• 2 water deposits (10 000 and 120 000 litres)
• 1 dam with waterproofing canvas installed in 2025
• Probe style irrigation in the complete garden and carob plantation
Location
• 4,4 km to village Vale Poço trough dirt track
• 16 km Fluvial Beach Tapada Grande Mina de São Domingos
• 29 km to nearest Serpa with all amenities
• 33 km to Mértola historical Town
• 106km to South Coast Beaches
• 160 km to Faro airport
• 228km to Lisbon airport
