For buyers seeking a luxury property for sale in Portugal with private Baroque pools and a chapel, this restored manor house in Crato is an outstanding option. Offered at €990,000, the six-bedroom estate combines historic architecture, extensive grounds and distinctive leisure facilities. Its rare combination of two Baroque swimming pools, a private chapel and 7.6 hectares of land makes it particularly appealing to lifestyle and investment buyers. The manor house stands behind a high stone wall with a representative vaulted entrance gate. Dating from approximately 1750, it retains beautifully preserved Baroque decoration and period details. A grand hall with high ceilings leads to an elegant lounge and a separate living room. Traditional wood-burning tiled stoves bring warmth and authentic Alentejo character to both reception areas. The accommodation comprises six bedrooms, five bathrooms, a library and eleven rooms overall. Four bedrooms are on the ground floor, with another bedroom on the second floor, according to the property specifications. A fully fitted rustic kitchen is equipped for comfortable everyday living. The chapel provides a remarkable architectural feature for private use, events or ceremonial occasions, subject to applicable regulations. Outside, two richly decorated Baroque pools sit among fountains, terraces and landscaped gardens. The grounds also contain a Roman cistern, orchard, olive trees and a one-bedroom gardener’s house. Equestrian facilities include stables and two horse boxes. A pond, courtyard, patio, BBQ area and automatic irrigation enhance outdoor living. The walled estate offers privacy while panoramic views open towards the Serra de São Mamede mountains. Crato is just 3 kilometres away, and Portalegre’s shops, restaurants and cinema are approximately 18 kilometres from the property. The location is also around 30 kilometres from Spain and 170 kilometres from Lisbon. Buyers may consider the estate for private occupation, a luxury retreat or an income-generating rural hospitality concept, subject to planning and licensing. Contact us to explore this rare Portuguese manor house 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
