Sustainable properties for sale

Property SP0020 - craftsman renovated stone and rammed earth House in S. Portugal

We have given this property a rating of 4 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?

stone, rammed earth, lime wash.

Roof Construction?

timber with modern tiles.

House-insulation?

cork, sawdust, mud added to final render.

Roof-insulation?

cork granulate, wool , rock wool.

Window-construction?

Wood.

Window-glazing?

Single glazed.

Window-shutters?

No.

Heating-house?

wood burners, central heating.

Heating-water?

Solar panels and gas.

Cooking method?

gas, wood.

Electricity?

Solar.( needs upgrading )

Water?

Spring.

Food-production?

previous organic garden, mature fruit trees, oranges, lemon, apples, pears, peaches, apricots, physalis, plums, sharon fruit, maracuja, kiwi , grapes, figs, quince, nuts, carob, 25 olive trees, room for animals.

Income possibilities?

Letting, holiday, tours, courses, dry-stone-dyking, meditation, relaxation, yoga, plant sales, fruit and vege sale, mushroom and herb picking, medronho (strawberry tree) berries for local schnapps production, buildings.

Owners opinion on sustainable features?

self sufficient has own power (solar, needs upgrading) and own water source, enough land for food and animals.

Other?

walking distance ( 2km well maintained gravel track plus 2 km tar) to friendly village and good local kindergarden and primary school, no car needed, nearby train stations.

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