Ecological & self-sufficient manor..

Ref: S645 - This impressive country house built to highest ecological specifications offers a natural swimming lake and a biological fruit farm of approx. 100 trees to fulfill the requirements for a completely "energy-independent " property. Located approx. 4 kms north of Monchique town, the house is sheltered in a valley on a huge plot with views of the unspoilt nature. It enjoys privacy, but is not isolated. The dirt track leading to the property is in very good condition and arrives at several parking spaces and carports. The house consists of a main part and a guest wing which include: Entrance hall with guest toilet huge open plan lounge with dining area and wood burning stove with patio doors to the terrace. 2nd lounge. A fully fitted kitchen with island, granite work top and breakfast bar. Laundry, storage, utility room. Three bedrooms in the guest wing. Huge en-suite master bedroom with terrace. The highlight of this country house is the way in which it has been built. It is built on a stable foundation with pillars, the interior walls consist of clay providing a very good living climate. Solar panels provide all electrical power including heating and hot water. A large battery system with diesel generator provides back-up if needed. The stove in the big lounge (approx. 50 m2) heats a tank of approx. 1.000l which is also heated by solar panels. The central heating for all rooms is programmed and will turn on at a certain temperature. The villa is extremely well insulated with cork insulation on the roof and double glazed windows with fly screens. Outside the windows and doors are in ivory coloured aluminium, inside they are in wood. Another highlight are the wooden, restored antique doors inside the house. The plot has got different sections and is partly landscaped. It has a certificate confirming it has been cultivated 100% ecologically. There are several outdoor sheds, also for agricultural use. This property is a natural paradise for the self-sufficient lifestyle.