104-Hectare Estate for Sale in the Alqueva Region - Prime Property Overlooking the Reservoir
Description
104-Hectare Estate for Sale in the Alqueva Region - Prime Property Overlooking the Reservoir.
We present a magnificent 104-hectare estate, located in one of the most privileged areas of the Alentejo, offering breathtaking views over the Alqueva reservoir.
The main entrance is directly accessible via the national road.
Equestrian Area (32 hectares)
This area is dedicated to equestrian activities and includes:
Covered arena (40m x 20m) with lighting and EBB & Flow footing system;
10 horse stalls with automatic feeders and waterers;
Electrified competition judge booths with lighting and equipment connections;
All equipment necessary for hosting competitions in three equestrian disciplines, including decorations;
Accommodation for support teams;
Two storage areas;
Horse washing area with hot water;
Kitchen to support meal preparation;
Rectangular outdoor arena (60m x 20m) and two circular arenas;
Warehouse for feed, hay, and all equipment supporting equestrian activities;
Machinery and tools for maintenance and equestrian operations;
Five paddocks (total area of 1 hectare) with shelters and automatic waterers;
Approximately 4 km of maintained, stone-free trails among holm oaks and open fields, with access to a 573-meter stream adjacent to the reservoir.
All paths are interconnected and converge in this central zone. There is also one electric gate and two manual gates providing direct access to the road leading to the river beach.
Main House Area (72 hectares)
On the other side of the access road to the river beach lie the remaining 72 hectares, which include:
Electric gate and panoramic 254-meter driveway leading to the main house;
Parking area with two garages, with total capacity for 12 vehicles;
A second electric gate with direct access to the village of Alqueva;
Several manual gates separating different areas.
At the highest point of the estate lies the main residential complex, centred around a courtyard with orange trees, surrounded by:
Main manor house with 400sqm, facing the reservoir, featuring 4 en-suite bedrooms, a spacious living room, covered terrace, dining room with seating for 16, fully equipped kitchen, guest WC, staircase, service lift with access to the garage (in the basement), and a swimming pool with lawn and unique views over Alqueva;
Two semi-detached guest houses, each with 80sqm. In total, four accommodation units, each with 1 suite, living room, kitchen, bathroom, and entrance hall;
Secondary equestrian courtyard with five stalls, wash area, storage room, and patio.
The internal paths, totalling approximately 11 km (all maintained and stone-free), cross the 72 hectares through typical Alentejo landscapes with holm oaks, open fields, and a 3-kilometre stream with direct connection to the reservoir. All paths are interconnected and lead to this central residential area.
Additional Infrastructure (within the 72 hectares)
Four obstacle areas for carriage driving training;
Two training arenas:
o Arena 1: 60m x 20m
o Arena 2: 100m x 50m
Both with compacted sand footing, night-time lighting, and automatic irrigation system;
Five paddocks (total of 4.5 hectares) with shelters and automatic waterers;
10-hectare hay field;
220sqm kennel;
Boat dock with electricity connection;
Fully underground electrical and telecommunications infrastructure;
Artesian wells supplying the residential and equestrian facilities;
Licensed water abstraction from the Alqueva reservoir, under contract with EDIA.