How is this 5+ Hectare Manor Estate Still Vacant? // Ourique, Portugal

This stunning property is in Ourique, a quiet market town in the Beja District of the Alentejo one of Portugal's most celebrated regions and one of its least densely populated. For international buyers, this is the part of Portugal where your money goes furthest and the pace of life slows down to something that actually makes sense. Five hectares of private land, a pool that opens directly onto the living room, and a fully legalised estate all within eight minutes of a town with schools, healthcare, shops, and cafés. That combination genuinely does not come up often. Key Features Fully licensed and legalised a genuinely rare find in rural Alentejo Over 5 hectares of private land with German-engineered wild-boar-proof perimeter fencing, fully gated Double-walled, insulated construction built for year-round comfort Grand living room with vaulted Swedish pine ceiling beams and stone fireplace Three sets of French doors opening from the living room and master bedroom directly to the pool 4 large bedrooms, 3 with full en-suite bathrooms, plus a pool-side social bathroom Bespoke granite kitchen with large gas cooker and American-style fridge Adjacent kitchenette and laundry room with washer and dryer Roof terrace, covered outbuildings, storage rooms and curated garden walkways Local farmer available to manage the land, low-maintenance arrangement in place Parking for 10 or more vehicles, ideal for retreats, events or extended family stays 📍Location 8 minutes to Ourique town centre — cafés, shops, school, GP, supermarket, restaurants 10 minutes to healthcare centre 30 seconds to the N123, the main regional road connecting the Alentejo 40 minutes to Santa Clara Lake for swimming and kayaking 50 minutes to Vila Nova de Milfontes and the Costa Vicentina 1 hour to Faro Airport with international connections 1 hour 15 minutes to the Spanish border Subscribe for more real lifestyle property tours across Portugal from coastal living to rural estates and everything in between.