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SP0200 - Beautiful off grid cortijo in the Alpujarras, Southern 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?
Concrete block and stone faced.

Roof-construction:?
Flat concrete.

House-insulation:?
None but very thick walls.

Roof-insulation:?
None.

Window-construction:?
Wooden windows.

Window-glazing:?
Double glazed.

Window-shutters:?
Yes.

Heating House:?
Wood burning stove.

Heating Water?
Solar with gas back up

Cooking method?
Gas.

Electricity?
Solar with generator back up.

Water?
Underground spring for drinking water and acequia water for irrigation. Never a shortage.

Food production?
Fruit- apples, pears, peach, cherry, mulberry, plum, Strawberries, raspberries, black and red currant, loganberry, blueberries.
Nuts - walnut, chestnut, hazelnut
Raised vegetable beds
Chicken house and run and plenty of room for larger animals.

Food production - %?
Most fruit and vegetables.

Income possibilities?
Fully licensed self catering cottages.

Owners opinion on sustainable features:
Partially self sufficient for fruit veg and eggs. Own plentiful water source. Space and out buildings for animals.
Other:
It is beatifully secluded, peaceful with friendly neighbours not too far away.


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