This Portuguese country estate near Mértola offers the potential to develop an 18-suite rural tourism resort and is listed for sale at €4,000,000. An approved renovation and investment project is included in the sale, subject to the buyer completing the works and meeting all applicable requirements. The proposed resort combines accommodation, a restaurant, spa, wine bar, pool and outdoor terraces in the Alentejo countryside. The estate occupies a fenced 82,033m² plot with approximately 1,986m² of existing buildings. Its 30-room arrangement includes a historic main house, guest areas, service rooms and several outbuildings. Plans identify 18 superior-quality accommodations, an owner’s apartment and a 450m² service centre. The main house dates from the 1920s and has first-floor, ground-floor and basement levels. Its basement already contains a wine-tasting bar and shop, creating an operational starting point for the hospitality concept. The estate also includes a wine cellar, storage rooms, cellars and service areas. A chapel decorated with Portuguese tiles could become a focal point for ceremonies, cultural visits and private functions. The U-shaped buildings enclose a large courtyard with a strong sense of arrival and privacy. Guests could enjoy landscaped gardens, natural areas, mature trees, ponds, terraces and countryside views. The existing pool needs renovation but could form part of the planned wellness and leisure facilities. Access is via a tarmac country road, and the entrance provides parking for around 50 cars. Rural infrastructure includes two boreholes, a cistern, rainwater collection and solar panels serving two boreholes. Mains electricity is being installed, while a mains water connection is also in progress. The location supports a peaceful retreat concept while remaining within reach of local services. The nearest village with restaurants is about 3km away, Mértola is 29km away and Beja is approximately 25km away. Potential uses include rural accommodation, retreats, wellness breaks, wine tourism, weddings, festivals and equestrian activities. Contact us to obtain the approved project details and arrange a viewing of this substantial Alentejo development opportunity.
● 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)
