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SP0173 - 2.5 hectare Quinta in central Portugal, for self sufficiency, eco tourism.

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?
Stone, brick and concrete block.

Roof-construction:?
Tiles and steel.

House-insulation:?
Rock wool, foam.

Roof-insulation:?
Rock wool, foam.

Window-construction:?
Aluminium, with steel shutters.

Window-glazing:?
Double.

Window-shutters:?
Yes.

Heating House:?
Gas portable heater, wood burning.

Heating Water?
Solar, gas.

Cooking method?
Summer gas , winter wood.

Electricity?
Solar pv panels.

Water?
Borehole with traditional well for irrigatrion.

Food production?
Olives, Vines, Figs, Apple , Plum , Kumquat, Quince , vegetable garden.

Food production - %?
80% (total vegetarian).

Income possibilities?
Was developed to provide 5 letting rooms for cycling, walking, art groups etc.

Owners opinion on sustainable features:
It is big enough to be self sufficient for a small family, and there is posibility for livestock if required. There is adequate water from both borehole and well. It has in the past provided for 3 brothers and their families.

Other:
Because the main house is not yet finished it gives the opportunity for the actual use to be determined by the buyer, the septic tank is designed to handle up to 7 peoples black water.



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