The asking price for this six-bedroom country estate with a chapel near Portalegre is €990,000. Located near Crato in Portugal’s Alentejo, the estate extends across approximately 7.6 hectares and includes a historic manor house, gardens, pools and equestrian facilities. Buyers seeking a private country property for sale with exceptional character will find a rare opportunity here. Dating from around 1750, the Baroque manor retains its period architecture and was renovated in 2015. The residence provides approximately 195 square metres of living area within a 250-square-metre construction footprint. Its accommodation includes six bedrooms, five bathrooms, a library, an impressive entrance hall and a private chapel. Traditional tile stoves, wooden floors, high ceilings and wood-framed double glazing add warmth and authenticity. The fully fitted rustic kitchen includes marble worktops, an electric hob and oven, a dishwasher and other practical appliances. Three garages offer valuable storage and parking for owners, guests or vehicles used in estate management. Equestrian buyers have access to two horse boxes, stables and additional agricultural buildings. Outside, two richly decorated Baroque pools create distinctive spaces for relaxing and entertaining. A fountain, Roman cistern, pond and landscaped gardens reinforce the estate’s historic appeal. Olive trees, fruit trees and an orchard contribute to the self-contained rural lifestyle. The land is enclosed by a stone wall more than three metres high and entered through a representative vaulted gate. A gardener’s house with one bedroom could support staff accommodation, guest use or future rental planning, subject to permissions. The setting at the foot of the Serra de São Mamede offers panoramic countryside views, hiking opportunities, bird watching and access to unspoilt nature. Crato is approximately three kilometres away, while Portalegre is 18 kilometres from the property with shopping centres, restaurants and a cinema. Spain is around 30 kilometres away, and Lisbon can be reached at approximately 170 kilometres. The combination of historic architecture, extensive land and specialist facilities may appeal to private buyers, hospitality operators or investors assessing a unique rural rental concept. Contact us now to arrange a viewing of this exceptional Alentejo country estate.
• 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
