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SP0109 - Off-grid organic mountain cottage, spain.

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?
Traditional stone-built farm house

Roof-construction:?
Traditional Alpujarran style roof with chestnut beams, slate concrete and 'launa' (traditional clay).

House-insulation:?
The property has 60cm thick stone walls that provide insulation.

Roof-insulation:?
not/applicable.

Window-construction:?
hard wood and double glazing.

Window-glazing:?
Double-glazing.

Window-shutters:?
Yes.

Heating House?
wood burner with back boiler for central heating throughout the house.

Heating Water?
Gas.

Cooking method?
Gas.

Electricity?
Solar panels.

Water?
spring and melt water.

Food production?
fully productive vegetable garden
fruit: apple, pear, cherry, apricot, peach, kaki, fig, plum, olive
nuts: chestnut, walnut, hazelnut, almond
chickens, good possibilities to keep sheep, goats, pigs etc.

Income possibilities?
the 20+ walnut trees that are planted in the nut orchard could generate an income when the trees have matured.
- free range egg sale
- organic vegetable sale.

Owners opinion on sustainable features?
with its own electricity and water, a fully functional vegetable garden, chickens, nuts and fruit this house and the land is truly sustainable.

Other:?
More pictures of house, land and surrounding area see owners own website .



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