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Country Estate in Mértola

ref. AT2170
4.000.000€
  • NA
  • 18
  • 18
  • 1.986m2
  • 82.033m2
  • Farm
  • Palace

Buyers can find this large country estate near Mértola in the Alentejo, Portugal, offered for sale with an approved renovation and investment project. The property is priced at €4,000,000 and combines a historic main house, guest accommodation, a wine bar, chapel, pool and extensive rural land. Its approved concept is for a Boutique Resort with hotel suites, spa, restaurant and wine-bar facilities. The fenced estate extends across 82,033m² of countryside. It provides approximately 1,986m² of living and construction area. In total, the buildings contain 30 rooms, including plans for 18 superior-quality guest accommodations. The main house dates from the early 1920s and is arranged over three floors. Its basement currently operates as a wine-tasting bar and shop. Cellars, storage rooms, service areas and a wine cellar add practical commercial infrastructure. Several buildings form a U-shaped arrangement around a large central courtyard. A Portuguese-tiled chapel contributes distinctive historic character. The site also includes three outbuildings, terraces, gardens, water features and a pool requiring renovation. Around 50 cars can be accommodated in the private parking area. Two boreholes, a cistern, water collection system and solar panels support the estate’s rural operation. A drip-irrigation system covers the garden areas, while mains water and electricity connections are in process. The approved plans create opportunities for rural tourism, hospitality, wellness breaks and destination events. Potential income streams could include accommodation, restaurant dining, wine tasting, weddings, retreats, festivals and horse riding, subject to final development and operating arrangements. The location is approximately 3km from a village with restaurants and 29km from Mértola. Beja, with a wider range of amenities, is around 25km away, while Faro Airport is 145km distant and Lisbon Airport is 197km away. Contact us now to arrange a viewing and explore this approved Alentejo hotel investment project.

Usage
Commercial
Type
Country Estate
Town
Mértola
Parish
Alcaria Ruiva
Municipality
Mértola, Beja
Region
Alentejo (East)
Rooms
30
Bedrooms
18
Bathrooms
18
Floors
1
Furnished
Negotiable
Living Area
1.986 m²
Surface area
1.986 m²
Plot Area
82.033 m²
Tarmac, Easy Access
Private Parking
Storage, Laundry, Pantry, Office/Study, Wine Cellar
Solar (Water)
Borehole, Septic tank
Saltwater
Landscaped, Natural, Fenced, Trees
Courtyard, Paddock, Pond
Countryside View
Palace, Farm
● Pure living area: 1.986m²
● Construction area: 1986m²
● Fenced plot: 82.033m²
● Rooms in total: 30
● Storage rooms, cellars, wine cellar, shop, service rooms
● Main house, buildings in U shape surrounding a large courtyard, chapel, 3 outbuildings
● Approved Renovation & Investment Project
● The price includes the property and the approved project but not the construction costs
● Year of Construction: Before 1951 and ongoing
● Business for Sale Project

This extraordinary huge country property is easily accessed by a tarmac country road near the town of Mértola in the Alentejo. The gates lead to a parking space for approx. 50 cars. The approved renovation & investment project offers a Boutique Resort with Hotel, SPA & Wine Bar in a rural area with sustainable aspects. The current situation shows a palatial house from the early 20th century, a wine bar & shop with storage rooms, further accommodation and service areas, a chapel, pool, and terraces, several outbuildings all in need of renovation. At the moment only a small part of the main house and the wine bar are renovated. The approved project can be presented with all dimensions, 3D photos and possibilities.

This would be an attractive proposition for both private and business investors including large hotel and resort groups. Further Possibilities: Events – Retreats – Weddings – Festivals – Horse riding - Luxury SPA experience, Agricultural Farm, Restaurant and Wine Tasting with Shop.

The huge main house is divided into three floors:
● First floor, ground floor and basement which is currently a wine tasting bar and shop
● All other buildings are on one floor

Amenities

● Wine bar offering wine tasting plus souvenir shop up and running
● Cellar for wine and shop & storage rooms
● 2 boreholes, cistern, not yet water from the mains, but in process
● Water collection for the cistern
● Mains electricity in process of being installed
● Solar panels for two of the boreholes
● A drip irrigation system covering all garden areas
● Pool in need of renovation
● Main house which is partly renovated plus a project for hotel suites and an owner’s apartment. The project includes 18 superior quality accommodations, 450m² covered service centre, chapel with Portuguese tiles, further outbuildings
● Beautiful relaxing outdoor places and terraces, garden, trees and water features
● Ideal for animals
● Ideal for rural tourism with accommodation, restaurant and wine & tasting bar

Location

● 3km to next village with restaurants
● 29km to Mértola/ 25km to Beja with all amenities
● 145km to Faro airport
● 197km to Lisbon airport
● 33km to Praia Fluvial da Ribeira de Carreias, Mértola (River Beach)

Other Info

Business partially operational.
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