Country Estate

Herdade do Carapetal – Unique Investment Opportunity in Idanha-a-Nova  
Price: €1,630,000 | 146 Hectares of Agricultural, Hunting and Forestry Potential

Located just 4 km from the village of Soalheiras, parish of Rosmaninhal, municipality of Idanha-a-Nova, and 2h40 from Lisbon, Herdade do Carapetal offers a unique opportunity for investors looking to explore its various aspects of profitability. With a total area of ​​146 hectares, this property has a cork oak population density of around 300 per hectare, planted between 1993 and 1995, offering enormous potential in cork production. 

Agricultural Potential
Of the planted cork oaks, between 60 and 70% of the virgin cork has already been extracted, with a significant part (50-60%) being removed recently, in 2024. Within 9 years, the second extraction of this cork, which covers the majority of the property. This is an opportunity to guarantee a robust return with quality cork, coming from adult trees, maximizing the investment in a market with high demand.

In addition to the cork grove, the estate also has small patches of eucalyptus and 316 olive trees, which offers agricultural diversification options for the future owner.

Water Resources
Herdade do Carapetal has 7 ponds, which maintain water throughout the year, providing excellent conditions for agricultural and forestry activities or even for the development of a rural tourism project. These ponds represent a source of sustainable natural water, guaranteeing support for any project that wishes to be implemented on the property.

Hunting and Nature
For hunting enthusiasts, the estate is located in an area with excellent hunting potential, with frequent sightings of deer and wild boar, making it a prime location for the creation of a Tourist Hunting Zone. The fact that it is not located in a hunting reserve makes it easier to register and open up to commercial hunting, whether for large or small game hunting events, promoting a rural experience with high added value.

Infrastructure and Access
The estate is completely fenced with 2-meter-high fences, ensuring the protection of the territory and resources. The various entrances to the property allow easy vehicle access to all points of the estate, facilitating the management and exploration of the area.

Although there is no irrigation infrastructure, electricity is located just 200 meters from the olive grove, facilitating the eventual electrification of the property, whether for agricultural support or for the construction of tourist or residential infrastructure.

The property also includes several agricultural support buildings and small ruins that could be restored, allowing investors to create support housing or even local accommodation.

Investment Potential
Herdade do Carapetal is organized into 39 rustic articles, with only 19 hectares not contiguous to the main area. This offers flexibility in resource management and allows for efficient land use planning to maximize the return on investment.

The total absence of property charges facilitates a quick and uncomplicated transaction. This is an exceptional piece of land with multiple profitability fronts: cork, hunting, agriculture and rural tourism. For investors with a strategic vision, Herdade do Carapetal offers not only a unique opportunity for medium- to long-term profitability, but also a way to contribute to the preservation and sustainable development of the Idanha-a-Nova region.