Algarve, Monchique, Portugal

Unique Off-Grid Property with 2.6 Hectares on the Picota Summit | Monchique, Algarve

A rare opportunity to acquire a charming stone house located at 600 metres altitude on the Picota mountain range, in Monchique. With breathtaking views over the southern coast of the Algarve — from Lagos to Spain — this property is a true haven of tranquillity, nature, and sustainability. The summit of Picota Mountain is just a short walk away, making this a paradise for nature lovers.


MAIN FEATURES


Main House (55 m²):

- Built in natural stone with wooden ceilings and double insulation (floor and ceiling);
- Mezzanine bedroom on the upper level;
- Open-plan kitchen with wood-fired oven (for cooking and heating);
- Cosy living area with efficient wood-burning stove/fireplace that heats the entire house;
- Bathroom with bathtub;
- South, east, and west-facing orientation, ensuring natural light and thermal comfort all year round.


Outbuildings and Additional Spaces:

- Wooden cabin with sofa bed — ideal as a creative studio or guest accommodation;
- Wooden garden/storage shed;
- Cellar with natural well, used for food storage, preserves, and mushroom growing;
- Shipping container for extra storage
- Woodshed;
- Two water tanks with 5,000 L capacity each;
- Permission to rebuild a 36 m² ruin located below the house;
- Additional smaller ruin next to an 8-metre deep well, with restoration potential.


Sustainability & Infrastructure:

- Greywater and blackwater system (septic tank);
- 100% off-grid property with solar power system for electricity and hot water;
- Two wells, a water spring, and pump system feeding a 3,000 L tank;
- Spring water piped directly into the house — pure, fresh, and drinkable;
- Gravity-fed irrigation system;
- Natural pond with wildlife and biodiversity.~


Land & Agriculture:

- Total area of 2.6 hectares;
- Productive vegetable garden with fertile soil — ideal for food self-sufficiency;
- Young food forest with over 200 trees and shrubs (fruits, nuts, berries, etc.);
- Multiple cultivated terraces with fruit trees, bushes, and vegetables;
- Seasonal stream at the lower part of the land, with damming potential.


Location:

- Just 10 minutes’ drive from Monchique town;
- Around 30 minutes to Portimão and 45 minutes to the Algarve coast;
- Small, friendly and welcoming local community.


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A Life in Harmony with Nature

This special property offers privacy, panoramic views of the sea, mountains and towns, and complete energy independence. Ideal for those seeking to live sustainably, grow their own food and enjoy the peace of the mountains — without compromising on comfort.

You won’t find another property like this in the Algarve. A true hidden gem, ready to welcome new caretakers.


Get in touch today to schedule a viewing and discover this slice of paradise in Monchique!
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