You can buy this 16-bedroom lakeside guesthouse beside the dam of the Mira River in Santa Clara-a-Velha, Portugal. The property is offered for sale at €2,950,000 and includes 12 bathrooms, guest accommodation and direct lake and beach access. It presents a rare opportunity for buyers seeking a secluded hospitality business or a nature-focused home in Alentejo. The main guesthouse provides 441m² of living space. The extensive 575,000m² plot includes the main building and outbuildings. Two large reception sitting rooms create welcoming areas for guests, gatherings or retreats. A professional kitchen is suited to organised guest catering and hospitality operations. Private access to the lake and beach supports swimming, waterside leisure and other outdoor activities, subject to local conditions and permissions. Solar panels and a generator provide valuable energy autonomy for a more self-sufficient lifestyle. Water from the dam is used for irrigation and filtered for domestic use. Additional practical facilities include storage areas and maintenance workshops. A log burner adds warmth and character during cooler periods. The surrounding landscape is formed by rolling hills, valleys, greenery and peaceful natural spaces. The setting could suit yoga holidays, wellness breaks, massage treatments and healthy-food experiences. Organic vegetable cultivation and nature-based activities may add further appeal for a future operator. Santa Clara-a-Velha is approximately 16km from a railway station with several daily connections to Lisbon and Faro. The Atlantic coast and its beaches are around 52km away, while Faro is approximately 103km from the property. Lisbon is approximately 215km away, giving the retreat access to major Portuguese destinations while retaining its privacy. Buyers should assess operating permissions, projected occupancy, renovation requirements and potential returns before committing to a hospitality investment. Contact us now to arrange further information and schedule a viewing of this exceptional lakeside property.
• Living area 441m²
• Total plot area 575.000m²
• 16 Bedrooms, 12 Bathrooms
• Main guesthouse with outbuildings
• Own lake and beach access with all kind of activities
• 2 large reception sitting rooms
• Professional kitchen
• Existence of solar panels & generator allow the energy autonomy of the property
• 1h from the Atlantic coast and its beaches
This property is located in a stunning landscape of rolling hills, valleys and their nooks, scenery of rare natural beauty, next to the dam of the Mira River and very rare to find. The property offers greenery, leisure, yoga, sauna and massage treatments as well as healthy food with organic vegetables.
It is a dream for nature lovers and could be a good investment also for a family to work and live in this beautiful environment.
Unique property and completely secluded, perfect for relaxing, contemplating nature and observing the local fauna and flora.
Amenities
• Water from the dam is used for irrigation and filtered for domestic use
• Solar panels
• Generator
• Log burner
• Storage, maintenance workshops
Location
• 16km from train station with several daily connections to Lisbon and Faro
• 52km from the Atlantic coast and its beaches
• 103km from Faro
• 215km from Lisbon
