Buyers looking for a Mértola estate with planning approval for a boutique hotel conversion should consider this €4,000,000 Alentejo country property. The sale includes an approved renovation and investment project for a boutique resort, although construction costs are not included. Its planned hospitality concept combines 18 suites with a spa, restaurant, pool areas and an operating wine bar. Set near Alcaria Ruiva, the estate offers approximately 1,986 m² of built and living area. The enclosed plot covers about 82,033 m² and provides a private rural setting for guests and visitors. The main house dates from the 1920s and retains the scale and presence of a palatial country residence. It is partly renovated and includes a basement wine-tasting bar and shop. Several outbuildings, service rooms, storage areas and cellars broaden the conversion possibilities. The buildings are arranged around a large courtyard, creating a natural focal point for hospitality and social use. An attractive chapel decorated with Portuguese tiles could support weddings, ceremonies and specialist events. The approved plans also allow for an owner’s apartment and a substantial 450 m² covered service centre. Outdoor features include terraces, gardens, mature trees, ponds and water features. There is an existing pool on the grounds, subject to renovation as part of the wider works. The current wine bar, shop and cellar offer a partially operational business element while the larger scheme is developed. The estate has two boreholes, a cistern, water collection facilities and solar panels serving two boreholes. Mains water and electricity connections are in process, and drip irrigation covers the garden areas. A tarmac country road provides straightforward access, with parking for around 50 cars. Restaurants are available in the nearest village approximately 3 km away, while Mértola and Beja are within approximately 29 km and 25 km. The surrounding area offers opportunities for rural breaks, wine tourism, retreats, horse riding, festivals and dining. Contact us to arrange a viewing and explore the documentation for this boutique hotel conversion.
● Pure living area: 1.986m²
● Construction area: 1986m²
● Fenced plot: 82.033m²
● Rooms in total: 30
● Storage rooms, cellars, wine cellar, shop, service rooms
● Main house, buildings in U shape surrounding a large courtyard, chapel, 3 outbuildings
● Approved Renovation & Investment Project
● The price includes the property and the approved project but not the construction costs
● Year of Construction: Before 1951 and ongoing
● Business for Sale Project
This extraordinary huge country property is easily accessed by a tarmac country road near the town of Mértola in the Alentejo. The gates lead to a parking space for approx. 50 cars. The approved renovation & investment project offers a Boutique Resort with Hotel, SPA & Wine Bar in a rural area with sustainable aspects. The current situation shows a palatial house from the early 20th century, a wine bar & shop with storage rooms, further accommodation and service areas, a chapel, pool, and terraces, several outbuildings all in need of renovation. At the moment only a small part of the main house and the wine bar are renovated. The approved project can be presented with all dimensions, 3D photos and possibilities.
This would be an attractive proposition for both private and business investors including large hotel and resort groups. Further Possibilities: Events – Retreats – Weddings – Festivals – Horse riding - Luxury SPA experience, Agricultural Farm, Restaurant and Wine Tasting with Shop.
The huge main house is divided into three floors:
● First floor, ground floor and basement which is currently a wine tasting bar and shop
● All other buildings are on one floor
Amenities
● Wine bar offering wine tasting plus souvenir shop up and running
● Cellar for wine and shop & storage rooms
● 2 boreholes, cistern, not yet water from the mains, but in process
● Water collection for the cistern
● Mains electricity in process of being installed
● Solar panels for two of the boreholes
● A drip irrigation system covering all garden areas
● Pool in need of renovation
● Main house which is partly renovated plus a project for hotel suites and an owner’s apartment. The project includes 18 superior quality accommodations, 450m² covered service centre, chapel with Portuguese tiles, further outbuildings
● Beautiful relaxing outdoor places and terraces, garden, trees and water features
● Ideal for animals
● Ideal for rural tourism with accommodation, restaurant and wine & tasting bar
Location
● 3km to next village with restaurants
● 29km to Mértola/ 25km to Beja with all amenities
● 145km to Faro airport
● 197km to Lisbon airport
● 33km to Praia Fluvial da Ribeira de Carreias, Mértola (River Beach)
