This six-bedroom country estate near Portalegre is for sale at €990,000. Buyers receive a historic manor house with two private Baroque swimming pools and 7.6 hectares of land in Crato, Alentejo. The price reflects a substantial estate with architectural heritage, equestrian facilities and considerable lifestyle appeal. Positioned approximately 18 km from Portalegre, the property provides a peaceful rural base while remaining within reach of shops, restaurants and a cinema. The manor dates from about 1750 and was renovated in 2015. Its 250 m² construction area includes around 195 m² of living space. Five bathrooms serve the main accommodation, which also includes a library and chapel. A grand hall with a high ceiling creates an impressive arrival area. The lounge and living room each retain traditional wood-burning tiled stoves. A rustic fitted kitchen is equipped with a marble worktop, electric hob and oven, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine. The ground floor contains four bedrooms, with a further bedroom upstairs and additional sleeping capacity represented in the property details. Outside, two ornate Baroque pools provide distinctive places for swimming and relaxing. The gardens also feature fountains, a Roman cistern, a pond and landscaped terraces. Mature trees, fruit trees and olive trees contribute to the established character of the grounds. A one-bedroom fully equipped gardener’s house adds practical flexibility for guests, staff or independent accommodation. Stables, sheepfolds and two horse boxes support rural or equestrian use. Three garages and private parking offer space for vehicles, equipment and visitors. The estate has a well, borehole, cistern, mains electricity and septic tank. Nature lovers can explore nearby hills, rivers, streams and seasonal cascades around the Serra de São Mamede. Crato is only 3 km away, Spain is approximately 30 km distant and Lisbon can be reached at around 170 km. Its scale and distinctive amenities may support future guest accommodation or holiday rental plans, subject to the necessary approvals and management strategy. Contact us to discuss the price, investment possibilities and 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
