The restored manor house with a chapel, stables and olive trees in Crato is priced at €990,000. It is a substantial country estate for sale on 7.6 hectares, approximately 3 km from Crato in the Alentejo. For buyers seeking a historic rural home, the property offers six bedrooms, five bathrooms and a carefully preserved Baroque interior. The manor dates from approximately 1750 and was renovated in 2015. Its 195 m² living area sits within a total construction area of about 250 m². A high-ceilinged entrance hall introduces the home’s formal character. The lounge and living room each have traditional tiled stoves and period detailing. The accommodation also includes a library, fitted rustic kitchen, laundry room and storage space. Four bedrooms are located on the ground floor, with a further bedroom on the second floor. One bedroom has an en-suite bathroom, alongside two additional bathrooms and a guest toilet. A private chapel adds historical significance and could suit buyers who value architecture, heritage and privacy. The walled grounds contain olive trees, an orchard, fruit trees and landscaped garden areas. Two richly decorated Baroque pools and fountains provide striking outdoor focal points. A Roman cistern reflects the property’s long history and adds to its unique identity. The estate includes stables, two horse boxes, sheepfolds and other outbuildings. Three garages and private parking provide practical space for vehicles and equipment. Double-glazed windows, mains electricity, a borehole, well and cistern support everyday use. The Serra de São Mamede foothills offer panoramic countryside views and opportunities for hiking and birdwatching. Portalegre is 18 km away with shopping centres, restaurants and a cinema, while Lisbon is approximately 170 km distant. Its size, heritage features and ancillary buildings may create rental or rural hospitality potential, subject to planning and operational review. Contact us to explore this exceptional Crato estate 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
