This renovation project near Mértola includes a historic main house, chapel, pool and extensive space for rural tourism, and is available for €4,000,000. The sale includes the country estate and its approved renovation and investment project, excluding future construction costs. It is a compelling option for buyers looking to restore a substantial Alentejo property for hospitality or private enterprise. The fenced plot measures approximately 82,033m² and offers countryside, pastureland, gardens and outdoor entertaining areas. Buildings provide about 1,986m² of living and construction area. The main residence dates from the 1920s and is spread over three levels. Part of the house has already been renovated, while the remaining areas offer scope for a carefully planned transformation. The basement currently contains a wine-tasting bar and shop. Three additional outbuildings and service structures sit around a large courtyard in a traditional U-shaped configuration. A chapel decorated with Portuguese tiles gives the estate a distinctive historical identity. The approved project includes 18 superior-quality guest accommodations and an owner’s apartment. It also provides for a 450m² covered service centre, restaurant facilities, spa areas, terraces and a renovated pool environment. The grounds contain trees, natural and landscaped gardens, ponds, water features and relaxing outdoor spaces. A private parking area with room for approximately 50 cars is positioned near the entrance. The estate has two boreholes, a cistern, water collection and solar panels serving two boreholes. Garden areas are supported by drip irrigation, while mains water and electricity connections are in progress. Rural tourism could be complemented by weddings, retreats, festivals, horse riding, agricultural activities and wine tasting. A village with restaurants is only around 3km away, with Mértola approximately 29km from the property. Beja is about 25km away for broader amenities, while Praia Fluvial da Ribeira de Carreiras is around 33km away. The project offers potential for accommodation income and event-led bookings, subject to construction, licensing, operating costs and market demand. Contact us to examine this unique renovation opportunity and book a viewing near Mértola.
● 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)
