Nestled among ancient outcrops, centenary olive groves, vineyards and meadows, the Barrocal estate is a remarkable landscape set in Portugal’s vast, unspoilt Alentejo. Now, the development of dwellings, each designed to bring new life to its unique setting, will preserve and evolve the estate’s wild beauty for generations to come.

The lifeblood of the Estate, and bearing the handsome patina of their age, the monte’s original farm buildings find new life as beautifully appointed modern homes, close to the estate’s restaurant, hotel, and winery.

Each home at Barrocal is carefully positioned in relation to the unique character of the land, tucked in the curve of a small valley or embracing stone formations, in an intimate conversation with the people within and the space without.

John Pawson, Eduardo Souto de Moura and others have responded in a common architectural language to the wild beauty of the estate, creating individual homes that are in complete harmony with the land, the community, and the elements.

Although just a short journey from Lisbon, Madrid and Seville, this remarkable, rugged region is stunningly unspoiled. From its thriving farms, dotted with glossy brown cattle, to the whitewashed castles that rise from wildflower-covered hills, it’s a place to savour exploring.