This Alentejo property for sale offers particularly strong potential for conversion into a guest house, with 20 rooms, 10 bedrooms and a €595,000 asking price. Set on 2.45 hectares in Cano near Sousel, the 1920s mansion combines substantial scale with traditional Portuguese character. Its 1,800 m² living area gives an investor room to consider guest accommodation, shared lounges, dining spaces and owner’s quarters, subject to planning and licensing requirements. The property requires extensive renovation, making it best suited to buyers with a clear development strategy and suitable funding. Two floors provide a practical framework for separating private and guest areas. Two existing bathrooms are recorded, so the future hospitality layout would need careful services planning. The main house has a footprint of more than 1,000 m² and includes 20 rooms in total. An adjoining 63.80 m² outbuilding adds a kitchen and two rooms to the accommodation mix. A service corridor connects towards a small first-floor terrace and another outbuilding. An 85 m² shed and a 113.80 m² barn provide further potential for storage, facilities or complementary uses, subject to approval. The 24,500 m² private, fenced and walled plot could support gardens, outdoor seating, parking arrangements or leisure areas. Countryside views and the peaceful northern Alentejo setting may appeal to guests seeking an authentic rural escape. The mansion retains features such as a rustic kitchen, fireplace, log burner, well and cistern. Its previous occupation by one family until 2018 contributes to the property’s historic identity. The nearby village provides a local setting, while Estremoz is only about 20 kilometres away. Évora, a major cultural and tourism destination, is approximately 45 minutes by car. Lisbon is around two hours away for international access, and the Spanish border is roughly 45 minutes from the property. A completed guest house could create rental income and capital growth potential, although no ROI or occupancy level can be guaranteed before a feasibility study. Buyers should investigate planning consent, tourism licensing, renovation costs and local demand before committing. Contact us today to explore this Alentejo guest-house conversion opportunity and arrange a viewing.
. Living area: 1.800 m2
. Construction Area: 1.963 m2
. 20 rooms on two floors
. 2 bathrooms
. Near village
This property was built in the 1920s and has been occupied by the same family until 2018. The main building has a footprint of more than 1000m2 but it is in need of a lot of renovation. It is ideal for a big generation family or an investor to convert it into a beautiful running guest house.
The property also has outbuildings:
Connected to an outbuilding of 63,80 m2 adjacent to the house, also with one floor, with a kitchen and two rooms. There is also a service corridor that leads to a small terrace on the first floor and to another outbuilding.
There is also a shed of 85 m2 and a barn of 113,80 m2.
Amenities
Log burner
Well
Location
20 km to Estremoz
45 minutes drive to Evora
2 hours drive to Lisbon
45 minutes to the Spanish border
Other Info
Charming old property in need of a lot of renovation
