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San Miguel de Allende, None

"It's more than an Artist's retreat, it is a piece of art itself." This idyllic country property is located on 2 acres only 10 miles outside of San Miguel de Allende & offers the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of today's urban lifestyle.
Sustainable HomeSolar - Photovoltaic
$84Annual Property Tax
$2,400Annual Utility Cost
2,216Square Feet
3 / 2Beds / Baths
2.0 acresLot Size
2003Year Built
Green HomeProperty Type

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Purchase Price ($)Down Payment
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Loan Amount
$159,200
Annual Interest Rate
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Loan Term (years)
Monthly Mortgage Payment
$1,146.03

What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?

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 Areayes
Industry in Areano
Air Pollution in Areano
Pesticide Freeyes
Fragrance Freeno
Cleaned with Green Productsyes

Interior Environment

Heating System
Wood Stove
Cooling System
Other
Ventilation System
Other
Whole House Filtration
None
Whole House Vacuumno

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 / Carportyes
Garage Typecarport_detached
Number of Cars2

Listing ID : 19604