Full Description
Not far from Castanheira de Pera, along a track, tucked in the woods on about two hectares of land, sit three stone cottages : Sunup, Sundown and moonshine .
This magical place has a river running through the land and is completely off grid . Solar panels, a water wheel and a generator distribute energy to the three houses, while the river supplies water to the houses and land.Olive trees , Irish cherry trees , lemon and orange dot the terraced land.
Sunup the biggest of the three houses consists of four bedrooms two upstairs and two downstairs.
Upstairs Bedroom one has two built in cupboards and a comfortable window seat - from which amazing sunrises can be seen while listening to the singing birds and the mesmerizing sound of the river
Bedroom two has a built in double bed with storage underneath and two built in cupboards. A large closet is situated between the two rooms .
Stairs lead down to kitchen / dining area with a large fireplace and a wood burner.
Double glass doors lead to a stone terrace and an herb garden.
Along the hall is a bathroom with large shower a pantry area is located opposite bathroom
The hall leads to a wooden staircase which gives access to a loft and storage area. The living room is located below loft with an enclosed fire place. Two small bedrooms with double beds are reached through this living room. A metal door opens to a balcony with views of mountains and part of property. The sound of the river can be heard from balcony .
In the summer enjoy the refreshing jacuzzi located to the side of house .
The second house is further down the property -you will pass a tangerine tree and a stone table with stone benches, walk down a few steps and behold a large stone terrace where Sundown sits.
Walk through the door, to the left is a living area , to the right a wood burner and dining kitchen area .
A door separates the pantry / laundry area which leads to a spacious bathroom with a large stone walk in shower which hosts a small wood burner .
Down the metal spiral staircase you will find a bright bedroom with a large walk in closet.
A large workshop is located on the ground floor.
Moonshine is a tiny house that can be seen from sundown
The upper part consists of a bedroom and bathroom
The lower level - kitchen / living area with wood burner.
This house is currently used as storage .
The kitchen and bathroom needs to be fitted
Off Grid System Consists :
-13kWh of solar energy per day
-10kWh night time energy storage
-Solar water heating for Houses
-Waterwheel to produce energy during winter low sun conditions
-Two backup diesel generators, 5kW and 20kW
-Water supplied by river is pressurized and runs through various filters and activated carbon
Peace emanates through out the property
The river with its pool and waterfall is an oasis of tranquility
Energy Rating: F
#ref: SQ182/1122
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