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MJP166: Eco Home Sao Juliao

4 bed Eco-friendly Farmhouse on 10ha diverse land

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Traditional Alentejo detached 4 bedroom farmhouse for immediate habitation. Indulge your spirit of adventure living close to nature in an Eco-friendly environment.

The property is South facing in a sunny position with superb 360° panoramic views. Experience a haven of tranquillity nestled in a breathtaking landscape with a spectacular night sky, and stunning sunrises and sunsets. This area of the Alentejo is steeped in compelling history, colourful culture, and diverse architecture. The people are welcoming and friendly and enjoy a lifestyle with almost zero crime.

The farmhouse has a registered habitation area of approx 90m2. It has slate flagstone floors throughout downstairs, except for the lounge. Upstairs has solid pine wood floors and ceilings and rustic wooden beams.

Accommodation briefly comprises of:
Interior
Upstairs - 3 double bedrooms, shower room with hand basin and toilet.
Downstairs - kitchen/diner with Inglenook fireplace, lounge, reception room, double bedroom/study/office.

Exterior (accessed from outside)
Large tiled wet room incorporating shower, toilet and hand basin. Waste is disposed of biologically so has low impact on environment. Other used water irrigates garden plants, shrubs and trees. Has minimal use of chemicals so as not to pollute natural beauty of the landscape.

Renovated workspace area of approx 36m2, with possibility to convert into a self-contained studio apartment.
Attached outbuilding of approx 12m2, with original bread oven.
Derelict animal shelter that could be restored as barbeque/patio/storage area.

Electricity is generated by solar power.
Hot water is heated by gas with possibility to convert to solar.
Wood burners heat the house when necessary, with plenty of wood available from the land.
Own dedicated spring water source supplies the house.
Water for irrigation is extracted from stream which flows all year round.
Water store with 16,000 litre capacity.
Biological septic tank for sewerage is installed so as not to pollute water courses.

Minimal utility bills as having your own resources mean you can be more self-sufficient.
Telephone already connected with Broadband available. Satellite TV, etc. can be put in if required.

Off road parking with ample space for several vehicles.

The land has a registered area of approx 10 hectares. Includes a small lake fed by natural mountain springs and streams, suitable for swimming or just lazing around. Two spring fed streams flow between small fertile fields with productive fruit trees including cherry/peach/plum/pear/apple/quince, as well as olive and chestnut trees. The garden area has fig/grape/orange/lemon/strawberry, as well as flowers, shrubs, and herbs.

Plenty of space for growing vegetables with seasonal forage for elderflowers /elderberries /blackberry /rosehip /wild fragrant herbs /mushrooms and asparagus. Grassy meadows for keeping horses, ponies, or donkeys. Sloping land is covered in a mixture of pine woodland and some eucalyptus, more than sufficient for your fuel and timber requirements. Also, in a few years time could provide an income when cut down, if you want. Heathland and rocky outcrops form the natural hillsides and contain a wide variety of flora and fauna.

Superb opportunity for those wishing to be more self reliant with minimal impact on their environment, who need space and want to breathe fresh clean air. Just perfect for people who wish to be in closer harmony with nature and who are adventurous of spirit.

Absolutely ideal for smallholding for green tourism with eco-friendly theme - e.g. Outdoor Activity / Relaxation Therapy Centre / Speciality Lodging / Rural Campsite / Country Retreat / Self Catering Property, etc. The Quinta offers tremendous opportunities as numerous walking/ hiking/ or riding tracks are accessed directly from the land. Their stunning situation gives superb panoramic views and dramatic vistas even as far as Extramadura over the border in Spain. Watch many species of European birds and try to spot different types of wildlife, all on the doorstep.

Well located in the magnificent Parque Natural da Serra de Sao Mamede with nearest neighbour half a kilometre away. Just 20 minutes drive to the regional capital of Portalegre, and near to the medieval 'Castles in the Air' of Marvão, Castelo de Vide, and Alegrete. Set in the unspoilt uncrowded countryside of the Alto Alentejo region in Portugal.

Located 2.5 hours from Lisbon, and 4 hours from the Algarve. Being near the border with Spain, Badajoz is 1 hour away.

If you desire a healthier outdoor relaxing lifestyle, then this place is for you. Needs to be seen to be fully appreciated.

Price: 166,000 euros
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Contact: property@pureportugal.co.uk
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