Buying this 1920s Portuguese mansion near Évora gives investors access to a large Alentejo renovation project with significant space and land. The property is available for €595,000 in Cano, within the Sousel municipality, around 45 minutes by car from Évora. It includes approximately 1,800 m² of living area, 20 rooms, 10 bedrooms and a 24,500 m² plot. The main residence is arranged over two floors and retains traditional country-house character. Although the building needs extensive renovation, its scale allows buyers to consider a private estate, family compound or approved guest-house conversion. Two existing bathrooms will require assessment and likely modernisation as part of the project. The property was built in the 1920s and remained with the same family until 2018. A rustic kitchen, fireplace and log burner preserve elements of its original domestic atmosphere. Furnished bedrooms and established rooms provide a clearer starting point for planning the refurbishment. The private garden is fenced and walled, offering seclusion and room for landscaping. Countryside views support a relaxed rural lifestyle away from major city centres. A well and cistern add useful infrastructure, subject to technical checks and local requirements. The connected 63.8 m² outbuilding contains a kitchen and two rooms. A service corridor leads to a small first-floor terrace and another outbuilding. The wider collection of structures includes an 85 m² shed and a 113.8 m² barn. These outbuildings may suit storage, agricultural activities, workshops or future guest facilities, subject to permissions. Estremoz is approximately 20 kilometres away, offering access to services, shops and Alentejo heritage. Lisbon is around two hours away, while the Spanish border is approximately 45 minutes by car. The location could appeal to buyers targeting rural tourism, long-term rental demand or a distinctive lifestyle property, though any ROI depends on the final concept and renovation budget. Interested purchasers should arrange professional surveys, confirm permitted uses and obtain realistic construction estimates before committing. Contact us today to schedule a viewing and discover whether this characterful mansion suits your investment plans.
. Living area: 1.800 m2
. Construction Area: 1.963 m2
. 20 rooms on two floors
. 2 bathrooms
. Near village
This property was built in the 1920s and has been occupied by the same family until 2018. The main building has a footprint of more than 1000m2 but it is in need of a lot of renovation. It is ideal for a big generation family or an investor to convert it into a beautiful running guest house.
The property also has outbuildings:
Connected to an outbuilding of 63,80 m2 adjacent to the house, also with one floor, with a kitchen and two rooms. There is also a service corridor that leads to a small terrace on the first floor and to another outbuilding.
There is also a shed of 85 m2 and a barn of 113,80 m2.
Amenities
Log burner
Well
Location
20 km to Estremoz
45 minutes drive to Evora
2 hours drive to Lisbon
45 minutes to the Spanish border
Other Info
Charming old property in need of a lot of renovation
