You can buy this 20-room Portuguese mansion for renovation in Cano, in the northern Alentejo, for €595,000. Built in the 1920s, it offers approximately 1,800 m² of living space on a private 2.45-hectare plot near Sousel. The property is suited to buyers seeking a substantial family residence, heritage renovation or hospitality investment in Portugal. The main house extends across two floors and contains 20 rooms, including 10 bedrooms. It has two bathrooms, so modernisation and reconfiguration will be important parts of any renovation plan. Traditional features and the building’s period character provide an authentic starting point for restoration. The main building has a footprint of more than 1,000 m², creating considerable scope for imaginative redevelopment. A connected 63.8 m² outbuilding includes a kitchen and two rooms. A service corridor links this structure to a small first-floor terrace and another outbuilding. Additional agricultural buildings include an 85 m² shed and a 113.8 m² barn. These spaces could support storage, workshops, guest facilities or other uses, subject to the necessary permissions. The walled, fenced private grounds offer countryside views and room for landscaped gardens or outdoor leisure areas. A well and cistern are among the property’s existing water-related features. The house also includes a rustic kitchen and a living room with a fireplace and log burner. Cano is close to local village amenities, offering a peaceful rural setting without complete isolation. Estremoz is approximately 20 km away and is known for its historic centre, marble heritage and regional services. Évora can be reached in around 45 minutes by car for broader shopping, cultural attractions and transport connections. Lisbon is approximately two hours away, while the Spanish border is around 45 minutes by car. The scale and location may appeal to an investor developing a guest house, retreat or large multi-generational home, although projected returns will depend on the final design, costs and approvals. Contact us now to arrange further information and explore this Alentejo renovation opportunity.
. 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
