For buyers seeking a luxury estate near Crato with historic architecture, olive trees and countryside privacy, this restored Baroque manor house is a compelling option. The property is for sale at €990,000 and occupies 7.6 hectares at the foot of the Serra de São Mamede mountains. Its walled setting, historic buildings and peaceful landscape create a private Alentejo retreat. Dating from around 1750, the manor was renovated in 2015 while retaining its carefully preserved Baroque character. The estate provides approximately 250 m² of construction and 195 m² of living space. Six bedrooms and five bathrooms make it suitable for a large household, extended family or guests. A grand entrance hall with high ceilings establishes the tone on arrival. The lounge and living room feature traditional tiled stoves, while a log burner offers additional warmth. Old tiles, wooden floors, patio doors and countryside views enhance the home’s period atmosphere. A library creates a quiet space for reading, study or working from home. The private chapel is an especially distinctive feature for purchasers who value heritage and architectural individuality. Two richly decorated swimming pools provide elegant places to relax during the warm Alentejo summer. Fountains, a Roman cistern, a pond and a walled garden add to the estate’s sense of permanence. Olive trees, an orchard and other fruit trees bring productive and visual interest to the grounds. Stables, two horse boxes, garages and a gardener’s house broaden the property’s practical versatility. The estate’s well, borehole, cistern and septic tank support rural living, alongside mains electricity. Its natural surroundings include rivers, streams and seasonal cascades that are ideal for walking and outdoor enjoyment. Crato is only 3 km away, and Portalegre is approximately 18 km away for shopping, restaurants and cinema visits. Spain can be reached in around 30 km, while Lisbon is approximately 170 km from the property. The accommodation and grounds may suit a boutique hospitality, wellness or cultural project, but buyers should verify permissions, operating costs and potential returns independently. Contact us to arrange a viewing of this distinctive luxury estate near Crato.
• 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
