One outstanding answer is this six-bedroom manor house for sale in Crato, Portugal, priced at €990,000. It provides 7.6 hectares of private land with gardens, olive trees, horse boxes and a Roman cistern. The property sits in the Alentejo countryside, close to the Serra de São Mamede mountains. Its origins reach back to approximately 1750, and the Baroque manor has been carefully maintained. Historic references associated with the estate include Roman, medieval and royal Portuguese history. The 250 m² construction includes around 195 m² of living accommodation. A grand entrance hall opens towards the lounge and living room. Period tile stoves and preserved decorative elements give the interiors a strong sense of place. The residence offers six bedrooms, five bathrooms, a library and a private chapel. The kitchen is fully fitted and combines rustic styling with marble worktops and modern appliances. Four bedrooms are described on the ground floor, with another bedroom on the second floor within the specification. Three garages provide useful parking and storage for a rural lifestyle. Equestrian buyers have access to two horse boxes, stables and additional agricultural buildings. The walled gardens contain two richly decorated Baroque pools, a fountain and outdoor entertaining areas. A Roman cistern, well, borehole and water storage infrastructure add both character and practical interest. The land also includes an orchard, fruit trees, natural areas and panoramic countryside views. The nearby nature reserve supports walking, bird watching and appreciation of the region’s varied wildlife. Crato is only 3 kilometres away, while Portalegre is approximately 18 kilometres from the estate. The location is around 30 kilometres from Spain and 170 kilometres from Lisbon. For an investor, the combination of heritage, land and accommodation could create rental or retreat potential, subject to permissions, renovation requirements and a detailed business plan. Contact us today to explore this rare historic property in Alentejo.
• 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
