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Sustainable-properties-forsale.com>Sustainable Rating for property SP0187
SP0187 - Off-grid Cortijo plus Olive/Almond farm north of Granada, Spain.
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We have given this property a rating of 3 on our Sustainability Rating. This is based on the following answers to our questions. Please note that the answers are given by the owners and are not validated by us. |
House-construction?
Breeze block/render.
Roof-construction:?
Part tiled, part concrete.
House-insulation:?
Part insulated with foam.
Roof-insulation:?
9" foam blocks.
Window-construction:?
Wood.
Window-glazing:?
Double glazed.
Window-shutters:?
No.
Heating House:?
Open fire + olive-pellet stove.
Heating Water?
Solar hot water with back-up gas boiler.
Cooking method?
Bottled gas range.
Electricity?
6 solar panels, 4 Rolls batteries, 240 volt Clayton inverter, Outback charge controller. Hard-wired backup charger.
Water?
Own well. 10,000l storage tank.
Food production?
Mainly olives and almonds. Some cherries, apples, figs, pears. Plenty of space for annual vegetables.
Food production - %?
Not applicable - harvest sold.
Income possibilities?
The property is registered with the local olive oil co-operative. Olive tree harvest €4,000. Almond trees (once mature) €4,000. B&B €4,000.
Owners opinion on sustainable features:
It would be possible to live comfortably off the income from the farm. With its large garage/workshop the property would be ideal for an artisan, or someone who can work remotely using the satellite connection.
Other?
We moved here 6 years ago with no knowledge of farming, and have had all the support we could wish for from the people of Montejicar. The local community have embraced the refurbishment of la Casa en la Colina and have offered every assistance throughout.