Off-Grid Farmhouse with Granite Stone House with Sea Views and Ruin to Rehabilitate - Monchique

Come and discover this Self-Sufficient Property with 2.6 Hectares at the top of the Algarve.

This farm includes a granite stone house, located at about 600 meters of altitude with a fantastic orientation south of the Serra da Picota, in Monchique.
With stunning views over the entire southern coast of the Algarve, you can contemplate the beauty of the ocean during the day and the lights of the cities at night.
Due to the privileged location, this property is a true haven of tranquility, nature and sustainability.

The house combines rustic charm with modern efficiency, featuring a high ceiling height and the best possible energy rating, A+, something extremely rare in the municipality of Monchique.
Located in an environment of pure serenity, where the only sound is that of birds, it is the ideal place for those looking to live in harmony with nature or make their dream project come true.

The tarmac road comes within a few metres of the property, with the final access being a short stretch of dirt track.

Key features:

- Main House (57 m² + 16 m² bedroom on the upper floor), built in natural granite stone, with wooden ceilings and double insulation (floor and ceiling);

- High ceilings, providing a feeling of spaciousness and thermal comfort;

- Kitchen in open space with wood oven (allows both cooking and heating) and direct access to the living room;

- Cozy living room with effective wood stove to heat the whole house;

- Charming bathroom with bathtub;

- Orientation sun exposure to the south, east and west, ensuring fantastic abundant natural light throughout the year and protecting from the winds coming from the north.

Additional Attachments and Spaces:

- Wooden bungalow with bed, ideal as a studio or guest accommodation;

- Additional granite stone ruin on top of the land to recover and with breathtaking views;

- Cellar with well inside used for food storage, canning and mushroom cultivation without the need for electricity;

- Storage room wooden garden shed;

- Shipping container for additional storage

- Shed for firewood;

- 2 water tanks cistern with a capacity of 5,000 L each;

- 1 Well with plenty of water.

Land and Agriculture

- Total area of 2.6 hectares;

- Productive garden with fertile soil ideal for food self-sufficiency;

- Young forest with more than 200 trees and shrubs (fruit, nuts, berries, etc.);

- Several granite stone terraces, perfect for growing fruit trees, shrubs and vegetables;

- Bed with small agroforestry garden already started;

- Ephemeral stream (rain in winter) in the lower part of the land, with potential for damming;

Sustainability and Infrastructure

- Gray and black water system (septic tank);

- 100% off-grid property, with solar system for electricity and water heating;

- Pre-installed electrical system, with the possibility of connection to the public grid;

- Two wells, a mine water spring and a pumping system for a 3,000 L tank;

- Spring water piped directly to the house pure, fresh and drinkable;

Gravity irrigation system;

Natural lake with wildlife and biodiversity.

Strategic location:

Less than 5 minutes from the highest peak of Serra da Picota where you can contemplate the most beautiful sunrise in the entire Algarve.

Only 10 minutes drive from the village of Monchique where you can find all the goods and services that the village of Monchique has to offer (schools, health centre, gym, public swimming pool, restaurants, transport, public services etc)

about 20 minutes from the A22 motorway

About 30 minutes from Portimão and Silves and about 40 minutes from the beaches of the Algarve;

About 15 minutes from São Marcos da Serra and access to Lisbon via the IC1 and Motorway

- REF: JE036 MO