The asking price for this six-bedroom country estate near Portalegre is €990,000. Located approximately 3 kilometres from Crato in Portugal’s Alentejo region, the property includes stables, two horse boxes and 7.6 hectares of private land. Buyers looking for a historic rural home with substantial grounds, equestrian facilities and investment potential will find a rare opportunity here. The estate centres on a beautifully preserved Baroque manor house dating from around 1750. It provides approximately 195 m² of living space within 250 m² of construction. The accommodation includes six bedrooms, five bathrooms, a library, an impressive entrance hall and a private chapel. Traditional tiled stoves, fireplaces and a log burner add character while providing practical heating options. A rustic fitted kitchen includes a marble worktop, electric hob and oven, dishwasher, fridge-freezer and washing machine. The walled grounds extend across 76,000 m² and include landscaped gardens, natural areas, fruit trees and olive trees. Two richly decorated Baroque swimming pools and a fountain create an exceptional setting for entertaining or relaxing. A Roman cistern adds further historical interest to the grounds. The estate also has a one-bedroom gardener’s house, stables, sheepfolds and additional outbuildings. Three garages provide valuable secure parking and storage. Panoramic countryside views stretch towards the Serra de São Mamede mountains. Nature lovers can enjoy hiking, bird watching and the surrounding reserve’s rich biodiversity. A swimming lake, river and seasonal streams with winter and spring cascades are found nearby. Portalegre is approximately 18 kilometres away, offering shopping centres, a cinema and restaurants. The Spanish border is around 30 kilometres away, while Lisbon is approximately 170 kilometres distant. Its scale and character could support a private residence, holiday retreat or carefully planned rural accommodation project, subject to the necessary permissions. Contact us today to arrange a viewing of this exceptional country estate for sale.
• 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
