This six-bedroom country estate with a chapel near Crato is offered for €990,000. Located in the Portalegre district of Alentejo, it provides a substantial historic residence across 7.6 hectares of enclosed land. Buyers searching for a distinctive Portuguese estate with space, privacy and heritage will find an unusually complete offering here. The manor house dates from approximately 1750 and was renovated in 2015. Its preserved Baroque interiors create a strong sense of history without sacrificing everyday practicality. Five bedrooms are arranged within the main residence, while the property listing records six bedrooms overall. Five bathrooms provide convenience for residents and visiting guests. The house includes a grand hall, lounge, living room, library and a dedicated chapel. Rustic design elements include old tiles, Santa Catarina tiles, wooden floors and traditional tiled stoves. The fitted kitchen has a marble worktop, electric hob and oven, extractor, microwave, fridge-freezer, washing machine and dishwasher. Double-glazed windows with wooden frames provide a balance of traditional appearance and modern comfort. Three garages offer secure parking, storage and workshop possibilities. Equestrian buyers benefit from two horse boxes, stables and additional agricultural outbuildings. The gardens contain two decorated Baroque swimming pools, fountains, a pond and a Roman cistern. An independent one-bedroom gardener’s house could be adapted for guests, caretakers or extended family, subject to suitability. A stone boundary wall over three metres high gives the estate an impressive entrance and a high degree of seclusion. The surrounding Serra de São Mamede landscape supports walking, wildlife observation and outdoor pursuits. Crato is approximately 3 kilometres away, with Portalegre’s shopping centres, cinema and restaurants around 18 kilometres from the property. Spain can be reached in roughly 30 kilometres, while Lisbon is approximately 170 kilometres away. The estate may suit a private retreat, heritage-led accommodation concept or rural tourism investment, although buyers should verify planning and operational requirements. Contact us to discuss the price, arrange due diligence and schedule a private viewing.
• 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
