This country estate near the Serra de São Mamede offers historic architecture, two swimming pools and panoramic countryside views for €990,000. Located near Crato in the Alentejo, it is an attractive choice for buyers searching for a distinctive Portuguese rural property for sale. The 7.6-hectare estate is enclosed by a stone wall over 3 metres high and entered through a representative vaulted gate. At its centre stands a carefully maintained 1750 Baroque manor house. The property provides six bedrooms, five bathrooms and approximately 195 m² of living space. Five bedrooms are specifically described within the manor, including four on the ground floor and one on the second floor. The entrance hall has high ceilings and leads to a lounge and separate living room. Traditional tiled stoves, wood flooring, old tiles and Santa Catarina tiles preserve the home’s historical atmosphere. Patio doors and a terrace open towards the countryside views. A fully equipped rustic kitchen includes a marble worktop, modern cooking appliances and a dishwasher. The residence also contains a library, laundry room, storage room and guest toilet. The landscaped private gardens include mature trees, fruit trees, olive trees, natural areas and automatic irrigation. Two richly decorated Baroque pools offer a striking place to swim, relax or entertain outdoors. The fountain, pond, Roman cistern and courtyard add visual interest throughout the grounds. Stables, two horse boxes, sheepfolds and three garages extend the property’s practical appeal. A one-bedroom gardener’s house provides additional accommodation within the estate. The borehole, well, cistern, mains electricity and septic tank support independent country living. Nature surrounding the property includes a swimming lake, a river and seasonal streams that form cascades during winter and spring. Activities in the Serra de São Mamede area include hiking, bird watching and appreciation of its diverse wildlife. Crato is 3 km away, Portalegre with shopping centres, a cinema and restaurants is 18 km away, and Lisbon is approximately 170 km away. The estate’s rare combination of heritage, leisure facilities and land could create potential for private use or an exclusive rental retreat, although buyers should verify permissions and investment returns. Contact us to book a private viewing of this remarkable Alentejo 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
