A substantial renovation project near Mértola is suitable for developing a rural tourism resort with approved plans for hotel accommodation, a restaurant, spa and wine bar. The country estate is for sale at €4,000,000, with construction and completion costs payable separately by the purchaser. Buyers looking for a large-scale hospitality project in the Alentejo will find an unusually broad platform for creating a destination resort. The property includes approximately 1,986 m² of existing living and construction area. Its fenced rural plot measures about 82,033 m², providing room for landscaped grounds, leisure areas and countryside experiences. The approved architectural project was prepared for a Boutique Resort SPA & Wine Bar. The proposed accommodation includes 18 high-quality suites as well as an owner’s apartment. A 450 m² covered service centre is planned to support hotel operations, catering and guest services. The estate’s main house dates from the 1920s and is partly renovated. Other buildings surround a sizeable courtyard and can contribute to a distinctive rural layout. A tiled chapel, three outbuildings, terraces and outdoor water features add character to the future resort. The existing wine bar, shop and cellar create an immediate commercial element within the property. Restaurant, wine tasting and farm-related activities could complement the accommodation business. A pool is already present, although it requires renovation before it can form part of the completed leisure offer. Water infrastructure includes two boreholes, a cistern and rainwater collection arrangements. Solar panels serve two of the boreholes, while drip irrigation covers the garden areas. Access is convenient via a tarmac country road, with parking for roughly 50 vehicles. The nearest village with restaurants is approximately 3 km away, and Mértola and Beja provide wider amenities at around 29 km and 25 km respectively. The location also offers access to the Praia Fluvial da Ribeira de Carreiras river beach, approximately 33 km away. Potential revenue streams include room bookings, restaurant dining, spa treatments, retreats, weddings, festivals and wine experiences. Contact us to review the approved project documentation and arrange a site visit.
● 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)
