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Casa los Carrizos is completely self sustaining. (See Property Description for details)Property Description
Known as "Casa los Carrizos" this is the perfect country property. Close to town yet in an idyllic location. Full of natural light, this single level home features two bedrooms and one bath in the main house along with an open living and dining space and kitchen. It also has an independent casita / studio with its own bathroom that is ideal for guests or as an income property. From the property one can enjoy panoramic views, amazing sunsets and most of all the privacy that only a country proper can offer. Moreover, this property is totally off the grid, utilizing both solar and propane.
Property Features:
- Solar power
- Rain water catchment and cistern
- 2 bedroom 1 bath main house plus Casita with one bedroom and one bath
- Main casa was designed and built in organic-Gaudi style by Flying Concrete in 2003
- High arched ceilings
- Beautiful space and light
- Established patio gardens
- On thermal plane near Taboada, Xoté and La Gruta Hot Springs
- Elevation 6000 feet with views of Picacho Mountains and valley
- Fully furnished rooms
Upgrades & Additions done by current owner since 2006
- Built Casita with kitchen, fireplace and bathroom
- Enclosed front patio
- Installed handcrafted wrought iron front gate
- Added spiral staircase to roof
- Put in new wood burning stove
- Added 2 new space heaters
- Doubled solar capacity for the property
- Planted 2 dozen trees
- Fenced back half of property
- Painted exterior of main house and Casita
- Built two-car carport
Neighborhood Description
Neighborhood consists mainly of expats whose homes, like Casa los Carrizos, are self-sustaining. Permaculture neighborhood. Neighboring homes are all very well maintained. The area is expat friendly yet offers the privacy of the country.Market Area
Is an inviting Mexican country home just outside San Miguel de Allende, a UNESCO World Heritage site and favorite of locals and ex-pats.School District
There's an excellent Waldorf school within two miles of the property.Community
In San Miguel the Expat community is open and friendly though it does not dominate the local Mexican culture or community.Location of Home or Land
Rural
Elevation of Home
Mountain
Air Quality
| Agriculture in Area | yes |
| Industry in Area | no |
| Air Pollution in Area | no |
| Pesticide Free | yes |
| Fragrance Free | no |
| Cleaned with Green Products | yes |
Interior Environment
| Heating System | Wood Stove |
| Cooling System | Other |
| Ventilation System | Other |
| Whole House Filtration | None |
| Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
| Energy System | Solar - Photovoltaic |
| Water System | Rain Water Collection |
| Wastewater System | Septic System |
Construction Information
| Exterior Finish | Stucco |
| Interior Finish | Cement Plaster |
| Interior Paint | Other |
| Floor Material | Tile |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Window Material | Metal Single Glazed |
| Insulation Material | Other |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | yes |
| Garage Type | carport_detached |
| Number of Cars | 2 |
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