Casa das Flores
Live in a house of flowers, located in a
sensitive area of protected beauty
Offers considered in the region of €250,000.
Welcome to Casa das Flores
3 individual homes and creative/social/business spaces, providing immediate income opportunities.
Includes a separate, newly renovated apartment, fully furnished and set up for rental use, ready to welcome guests. Two workspaces are also ready for use and can accommodate a variety of activities depending on your talents and vision. Previously, the smaller space was used as a clinic/therapy room, and the larger space was a shop/school.
Extensive gardens with almost 200 varieties of medicinal plants.
Developed by the owner, a herbalist and permaculturist, these established plants are ready to bloom this spring. The gardens are low-maintenance, primarily perennial and hardy, requiring minimal watering.
Located within the Sicó Protected Landscape Classification Project.
This property benefits from conservation measures designed to reduce environmental impact, preserve rare natural resources, and enhance quality of life for its inhabitants.
Included in the sale:
Some extras are included with the sale, to help you to settle in quickly, including some main furniture pieces, kitchen appliances, a CCTV system, enough firewood for a winter or two, and a storage room full of tools, equipment, and building materials.
Pergola view
Part of the terrace and kitchen view
Decking space with a view
Pergola view
The Property
Total size: 1,188m2
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Three separate homes:
The main building is comprised of two apartments; one serving as the main residence and the other as guest accommodation. There is a separate two-storey house next door, ready for renovation. Begin by exploring the main house here.
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Two work/business spaces:
1. A therapy/office/storage room.
2. A converted garage with bi-fold doors and a large pergola providing an outdoor seating/dining area with views.
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Seven outdoor spaces:
Terrace, decking, pergola, medicinal herb garden, vegetable garden and polytunnel (with chicken buildings), back garden, and a separate walled garden. Read more about the gardens here.
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Additional storage areas:
Includes an undercover utility/parking/wood shed area, large storage rooms, a converted loft, built-in cupboards, and a storage room accessed via a hatch and staircase.
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Energy-efficient features:
The property was recently renovated with an energy rating of C. Traditional thick stone walls provide excellent temperature regulation, with added insulation in the roof and walls. A new roof was installed in 2023. Heating includes a high-efficiency log burner with an oven (using just 3m³ of firewood annually) and a fireplace in the downstairs apartment. The plumbing system features a professional water filter, providing filtered water throughout the property.
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Off-grid potential:
Options include connecting an existing water tank to the guttering or utilising a nearby public well. Borehole installation is also low-cost due to abundant surface water availability.
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Position:
Elevated on a mountainside with diverse, beautiful views of the village and valley. Casa das Flores is locally known for its spectacular vantage points. Read more about the area here.​
