A Portuguese country mansion with guest house investment potential near Estremoz is available in Cano, close to Sousel, for €595,000. This 1920s Alentejo property offers 20 rooms, 10 bedrooms and around 1,800 m² of living area for buyers planning a substantial hospitality conversion. Its scale makes it one of the more distinctive country mansion renovation opportunities in the region. The house has been in need of extensive renovation since the previous family occupation ended in 2018. Its original architecture and traditional features could help create a memorable guest accommodation concept. Two floors provide scope to separate private areas, guest rooms and shared facilities. The existing accommodation includes two bathrooms, which would likely need upgrading or expansion for a commercial guest house. The main building has a footprint exceeding 1,000 m² and offers significant flexibility for a carefully designed scheme. A connected 63.8 m² outbuilding contains a kitchen and two rooms. Another outbuilding is accessed via a service corridor leading to a small first-floor terrace. The estate further includes an 85 m² shed and a 113.8 m² barn. These structures may suit operational, storage or supplementary accommodation uses, subject to planning and licensing requirements. The 2.45-hectare plot provides room for gardens, terraces, parking and countryside-oriented leisure areas. A private fenced and walled setting could offer guests a strong sense of tranquillity. A well and cistern are already present, while the living room has a fireplace and log burner. The rustic kitchen and period atmosphere could contribute to an authentic Alentejo guest experience. Estremoz lies approximately 20 km away, offering heritage attractions, dining and local services. Évora is around 45 minutes by car and provides additional cultural and tourism appeal. Lisbon is roughly two hours away, and the Spanish border is about 45 minutes by road. Investors should assess renovation costs, operating assumptions, planning status and potential returns before committing to a guest house project. Contact us to discuss this rare Alentejo mansion and schedule 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
