A luxury country estate matching these requirements is available near Serra de São Mamede in Crato, Alentejo, for €990,000. The six-bedroom property includes five bathrooms, private walled grounds and approximately 7.6 hectares of land. It occupies a peaceful rural position at the foot of the Serra de São Mamede nature reserve. The estate is reached via a private approach from the tarmac road and a gated unpaved driveway. A stone boundary wall over three metres high creates a sense of seclusion and security. The manor house dates from around 1750 and preserves an impressive Baroque interior. High ceilings, a formal entrance hall and traditional tiled stoves define the principal living spaces. There is approximately 195 m² of living area within a total construction area of 250 m². Six bedrooms, five bathrooms, a library and a chapel provide generous flexibility for family or guest accommodation. The fully fitted kitchen includes a marble worktop, electric hob and oven, fridge-freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. Double-glazed windows with wooden frames combine practical comfort with the historic design. Outside, two ornate Baroque pools offer private leisure facilities within the landscaped gardens. A fountain, pond, Roman cistern and outdoor terraces add visual interest throughout the grounds. Mature trees, fruit trees, olive trees and an orchard support an authentic countryside lifestyle. Stables, two horse boxes, three garages and a one-bedroom gardener’s house expand the property’s practical use. The surrounding landscape includes rivers, seasonal streams and winter and spring cascades suitable for nature walks. Portalegre, 18 kilometres away, provides shopping centres, restaurants and a cinema. Crato is approximately 3 kilometres away, and Spain is about 30 kilometres from the estate. Buyers may consider the property as a substantial home, a private hospitality retreat or a distinctive rental investment, with returns dependent on permissions, management and demand. Contact us now to arrange a viewing of this exceptional country 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
