This Baroque country estate near Portalegre is listed for sale at €990,000. Buyers receive a six-bedroom historic manor house set within approximately 7.6 hectares of private land near Crato. The property includes two richly decorated Baroque swimming pools, a chapel, gardens, stables and additional outbuildings. Dating from around 1750, the manor was renovated in 2015 and retains its remarkable historic character. Its 250 m² construction area includes approximately 195 m² of living space. A high stone wall and representative vaulted entrance gate create a private and impressive arrival. Inside, a grand entrance hall with high ceilings leads to a lounge and a separate living room. Traditional wood-burning tiled stoves add warmth and period atmosphere to both reception areas. The accommodation also includes a library and five bedrooms in the main manor house, with the wider property recorded as having six bedrooms. A fully equipped one-bedroom gardener’s house provides useful guest or staff accommodation. The estate also offers five bathrooms, three garages and two horse boxes. Outside, Baroque pools, fountains and a Roman cistern form distinctive focal points within the landscaped gardens. Olive trees, an orchard, fruit trees and natural areas support a peaceful Alentejo lifestyle. A borehole, well, cistern, mains electricity and septic tank provide practical infrastructure for country living. The estate lies at the foot of the Serra de São Mamede nature reserve, an attractive setting for hiking, bird watching and outdoor pursuits. Crato is only 3 km away for everyday services and local amenities. Portalegre is approximately 18 km away, with shopping centres, restaurants and a cinema. Spain is around 30 km away, while Lisbon is approximately 170 km from the property. Contact us now to arrange a viewing of this rare historic estate near Portalegre.
• Plot: 76.000 m2
• Construction Area: 250 m2
• Living Area: 195 m2
• Bedrooms: 6
• 3 Garages
• 2 Boxes for horses
Leaving the tarmac road one follows an unpaved road and heads to the Manor House gate.
Surrounded by a 7.6 ha land inside a stone wall over 3 mts high with a representative vaulted gate, is the Manor House with 250 m2. It boosts a perfectly preserved beautiful baroque décor. An imponente Hall with high ceilings gives access to the Lounge on the right and a Living room on the left, both decorated with wood burning traditional tile stoves. It has 5 bedrooms, a Library and a Chapel.
In the garden there are two richly decorated baroque swimming pools, a fountain, a Roman Cistern, a one bedroom full equipped gardener’s house, stables, sheepfolds and other buildings.
The property is located at the foot of the extremely picturesque and nature reserve Serra de Sao Mamede mountains and the diversity of species in the region is amazing allowing activities like hunting and bird watching.
This very rare to find property could interest several target groups, not only the baroque and ancient times lovers.
Amenities
• Orchard
• Olive trees
• 2 richly decorated baroque pools and fountains
• Roman Cistern
• Log burner
• Borehole, well, cistern, septic tank
Location
• 3 Km from Crato
• 18 Km from Portalegre with Shopping Malls, Cinema and Restaurants
• 30 Km from Spain
• 170 Km from Lisbon
