You can buy this historic Baroque manor house on 7.6 hectares in Crato, Alentejo, for €990,000. The estate combines a carefully preserved manor house, private grounds, equestrian facilities and remarkable historic features. It is an exceptional opportunity for buyers seeking a private country residence in Portugal. Dating from around 1750, the manor retains its elegant Baroque decoration and imposing architectural character. The main house provides 195 square metres of living area within approximately 250 square metres of construction. Six bedrooms and five bathrooms create generous accommodation for family living or hosting guests. An impressive entrance hall with high ceilings leads to a lounge and living room. Traditional wood-burning tiled stoves add warmth and authenticity to the principal reception spaces. A library offers a peaceful setting for reading, working or enjoying the rural surroundings. The property also includes a chapel, adding significant historical and architectural appeal. Two richly decorated Baroque pools, fountains and a Roman cistern enhance the landscaped gardens. The walled estate is enclosed by a stone wall more than three metres high and entered through a representative vaulted gate. Outside, buyers will find an orchard, olive trees, natural gardens and landscaped areas with automatic irrigation. Two horse boxes, stables, sheepfolds and three garages support equestrian use and practical rural living. A fully equipped one-bedroom gardener’s house could provide staff accommodation, guest space or additional flexibility. Water infrastructure includes a borehole, well and cistern, while mains electricity and a septic tank are also available. The estate lies at the foot of the Serra de São Mamede mountains, an area known for biodiversity and protected natural landscapes. Hiking, bird watching and countryside relaxation are all readily available close to home. Crato is only 3 kilometres away, Portalegre is 18 kilometres away, Spain is approximately 30 kilometres away and Lisbon is 170 kilometres away. The property may offer future rental, boutique hospitality or rural tourism potential, subject to the necessary permissions and commercial assessment. Contact us now to arrange a viewing of this rare Alentejo estate.
• 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
