Set within the Costa Vicentina Natural Park, this rare 15-hectare estate in Alfambras, Aljezur,
blends pristine nature, sustainable living, and income-generating potential.
With an issued building permit for a 200m2 A+ energy rated family home, eco-housing, orchards and a reforestation project consisting of (3500 medronho trees, 1000 oak trees and 1500 pine trees, all planted in 2022) it offers a turnkey opportunity in one of Portugal’s most sought-after coastal regions.
Prime Location - Just 2.3 km from Vale Figueiras beach – a quick 6-minute ride by e-bike or car. -
From the property, the sound of Atlantic waves can often be heard at night.
- No light pollution → breathtaking starry skies.
- Distant sea views of the Atlantic Ocean
- Quiet and private: nearest neighbor 300 m away; only natural sounds of ocean and birdsong.
- Bus stop 1.2 km away with regular service to Lagos, ideal for families with children at secondary school.
Main Residence (Ready to Build)
- One ruin with a fully approved 200 m2 architectural project.
- Building permits issued, including A+ energy pre-certificate.
- Engineering plans signed off—construction can begin immediately.
- Town water connection already installed.
Second Ruin on its own urban title (Expansion Potential)
- Independent title with rights to reconstruct up to 150 m2 (approval required).
- Potential flexibility to relocate the ruin if regulations change (expected late 2025).
Natural Assets & Agricultural Potential
- A tranquil freshwater lake at the heart of the estate.
- First garden area (horta) near yurts & hay storage: mature orchard with 16 pear trees, 5 apple trees, 4 apricot trees—naturally irrigated.
- Second horta : shaded by oaks, beside a seasonal stream, ideal for permaculture/agriculture.
- Eastern plateau (4–5 ha): approx. 100 mature eucalyptus and oak trees; formerly farmed, ideal for conversion into gardens or productive farmland.
- In 2022 a reforestation project took place. 6000 trees ( 550 cork oaks, 4670 Medronho- and 1065 Pinetrees) were planted, additional 1000 mature trees are on the property, some as old as 200 years.
- Part of the property is fenced for two horses, a shed for tack and a round pen exist.
- In winter and spring a creek is running through the property
The Opportunity
This estate is a rare, multi-dimensional opportunity:
- Build your dream eco-home immediately (permits ready).
- Expand with a second residence (150m2).
- Grow orchards, permaculture gardens, or equestrian facilities.
- Enjoy privacy, ocean proximity, and oak forrests in Portugal’s wild coastal paradise.
Opportunities with issued building permits, a lake plus a reforestation project that will be generating income around 2030 are rare to find in this area. This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to secure both a private sanctuary and build an eco-retreat in one of Europe’s last unspoiled coastlines.
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