An Exceptional Private Estate Surrounded by Rice Fields, Nature & Atlantic LightThere are places that immediately feel different.Hidden within one of the most coveted settings of the Alentejo coast, this exceptional country retreat enjoys a privileged position beside the **rice fields of Melides Lagoon**, offering an extraordinary combination of privacy, natural beauty and proximity to the Atlantic.Set within approximately **5,000 m² of private land**, the property is an intimate and highly distinctive retreat a place where the landscape becomes part of everyday life and where the extraordinary simplicity of the Alentejo becomes a genuine luxury.The existing **110 m² residence has been carefully renovated** and is ready to enjoy, offering a comfortable and beautifully understated home surrounded by nature.Its architecture and atmosphere are intentionally discreet, allowing the setting to take centre stage. Natural light fills the interiors, while the surrounding landscape creates a constant connection between the house and the outdoors.An additional **attic level** offers further potential. With a relatively modest renovation, this generous space could become an elegant private suite, guest accommodation, library, studio or secluded retreat.Outside, the property unfolds into approximately half a hectare of private land, with a **mature fruit orchard**, parking area and ample space to create exceptional outdoor living areas.The property benefits from both **mains water and a private well**, offering convenience and additional autonomy. **THE LOCATION**The setting is undoubtedly one of the property's greatest assets.The **Melides Lagoon and its rice fields** create an extraordinary natural backdrop, changing with the seasons and the light throughout the day. The landscape is open, peaceful and deeply connected to the authentic character of the Alentejo.Yet this sense of seclusion comes without isolation.The village of **Melides**, with its restaurants, cafés, local shops and growing international reputation, is close by, while the Atlantic beaches are only a short drive away.This is the essence of the Melides lifestyle: **barefoot mornings by the coast, long lunches in the countryside, golden sunsets over the rice fields and evenings beneath an immense Alentejo sky.****A RARE OPPORTUNITY**Properties in this location, with this degree of privacy and proximity to the lagoon, are exceptionally difficult to find.This is not simply a country property.It is a **private Alentejo escape**, an opportunity to own a discreet piece of one of Portugal's most sought-after coastal landscapes.For an international buyer seeking a second home, a private retreat or a long-term investment in the exceptional Melides market, this property offers something increasingly rareAuthenticity without compromise.Privacy without isolation.Nature without giving up proximity.And the Atlantic within reach.A place to escape to.A place to reconnect.A place to simply slow down. **A discreet jewel in the landscape of Melides.** Energy Rating: C ref:PHS889/26

HouseMelides (Portugal)
Price :
$2,043,500
($18,696 / m²)
Surface109 m²bedrooms5 bathrooms3 land5,896 m²

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