You can buy this historic six-bedroom country estate in Crato, Alentejo, for €990,000. Set on approximately 7.6 hectares, the property offers a rare combination of a Baroque manor house, private grounds and extensive rural space. It is positioned just 3 kilometres from Crato and 18 kilometres from Portalegre. Dating from around 1750, the manor retains beautifully preserved Baroque decoration and historic character. The accommodation provides approximately 195 m² of living area within a 250 m² construction. An impressive entrance hall with high ceilings leads to the lounge and living room. Traditional wood-burning tiled stoves add warmth and period appeal to the principal rooms. The residence includes six bedrooms, a library, a chapel and five bathrooms. Buyers also benefit from three garages and two horse boxes. Outside, the walled estate contains landscaped and natural gardens with mature trees and fruit trees. Two richly decorated Baroque swimming pools and a fountain create distinctive spaces for entertaining or relaxing. A Roman cistern adds further historical interest to the grounds. The estate also includes a one-bedroom fully equipped gardener’s house, stables, sheepfolds and other ancillary buildings. Olive trees, an orchard, a pond and countryside views reinforce the authentic Alentejo setting. Water infrastructure includes a well, borehole, cistern and septic tank, alongside mains electricity. The property lies at the foot of the Serra de São Mamede nature reserve, an appealing area for walking, bird watching and enjoying diverse wildlife. Portalegre provides shopping centres, a cinema and restaurants, while Spain is approximately 30 kilometres away. At around 170 kilometres, Lisbon remains accessible for longer journeys and international connections. Its size, heritage and additional buildings could support a private residence, exclusive retreat or carefully planned rental venture, subject to the necessary permissions and market assessment. Contact us now to arrange a viewing of this exceptional manor house for sale in Crato.
• 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
