Investing in this restored historic manor house near the Serra de São Mamede offers buyers a €990,000 Alentejo estate with distinctive rental potential. The property combines six bedrooms, five bathrooms, two Baroque swimming pools and 7.6 hectares of private land in Crato. Its heritage setting and broad range of facilities could help it stand out in a carefully researched holiday-rental or guest-accommodation strategy. The manor was built around 1750 and renovated in 2015, preserving its Baroque decoration and historic atmosphere. Approximately 250 m² of construction includes 195 m² of living area across two floors. A private chapel, library, grand entrance hall and traditional tiled stoves give the residence strong character for marketing purposes. The accommodation is suitable for private occupation, multi-generational use or a potential managed retreat concept, subject to planning and licensing requirements. Four bedrooms are on the ground floor, while another bedroom is positioned on the second floor. The separate one-bedroom gardener’s house may offer useful flexibility for guests, staff or an on-site manager. Two richly decorated swimming pools provide an unusual leisure feature for visitors during the warmer months. Walled gardens, fountains, a Roman cistern, a pond and mature trees create a memorable sense of place. The estate also contains an orchard, olive trees, landscaped terraces and outdoor lighting. Stables, two horse boxes and sheepfolds could broaden the appeal to rural, equestrian or nature-focused visitors. Three garages provide practical storage and parking for an owner or an accommodation operation. Water is supplied through a well, borehole and cistern, with mains electricity and a septic tank recorded in the property details. The location at the foot of the Serra de São Mamede nature reserve supports hiking, bird watching and peaceful countryside breaks. A nearby river, swimming lake and seasonal streams add further lifestyle and visitor attractions. Crato is approximately 3 km away, and Portalegre is 18 km away with shopping centres, restaurants and a cinema. The Spanish border is around 30 km away, and Lisbon is approximately 170 km from the estate. Potential returns, occupancy and operating costs would need to be assessed through an independent business plan rather than assumed. Buyers should also verify all permissions, tourism licences, tax obligations and renovation documentation before investing. Contact us now to evaluate the rental potential and schedule a private viewing.
• 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
