What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
*Water Harvesting: We have installed water catchment on our huge roof and garden rancho. We have 9 tanks total in 4 location that can store up to 6,500 gallons of rainwater. The water is dispersed in 4 locations proving water to our garden using a drip system. We have tanks in the back of the house that can also be used internally during the raining season, reducing the water bill to zero during this time. There are 3 overflow exit channels for times of heavy rain that help redirect excess water away from the house and out to the street.
*Retention Walls/Terraces: The side of the lot was on a steep hill. The entire hill was terraces out with retention walls. This has completely eliminated all of your erosion issues in these areas during the rainy season. This has also created a tremendous amount of usable space where we've implemented permaculture zones. This design has also allowed us to use 100% gravity for dispersing our stored rainwater without the need for a pump.
*Extensive Garden: With 6 terraces in total, we have planted an assortment of fruit trees, vegetables, vines, herbs and other helpful plants. We have grey waterlines coming from the house to ensure not a drop of water is wasted. Through micro-climating using easy to grow and drought tolerant moringa, papaya and castor plant, we have been able to create natural shading, reducing the temperature of the garden. Located throughout the garden, we have a meditation area, massage hut, rancho/hammock area and second rancho/parking area for one to enjoy. We have different permaculture zones for herbs, veggies, trees, and chickens. At the bottom of the property located in the furthest terrace from the house, we have an enclosed chicken run.
*Eco friendly- To compensate for the drought and any future potential water shortages, all toilets, sinks, and shower heads are low flow. The septic tank was completely replaced with an eco-friendly one that would never need to be pumped if used under normal conditions.Property Description
We are selling our 3 bedroom, 2 bath home that comes with a guest house (studio with private bath), 2 ranchos, massage hut, sustainable garden, chicken run, water harvesting system and 6 terraces. We are located in the gated community of El Camino del Sol that provides additional amenities such as pool, large yoga studio that can accommodate to large groups and 24/7 security. Whether you're interested in living here full time or part of the year, the location is flexible to suit your needs.Neighborhood Description
San Juan del Sur offers a diverse variety of barrios, some with mostly expats, all locals and some with a blend. Although the community of El Camino del Sol is mostly expats, the surrounding neighborhoods of tight knight Nicaraguan families offer you an authentic experienceMarket Area
San Juan del Sur is a growing surf town in the Southern Pacific end of Nicaragua just 30 minutes North of Costa Rica. There are a multitude of uncrowded beaches and surf breaks.School District
There is a private English speaking school just minutes from the property.Community
Situated in a gated yoga community called El Camino del Sol just outside of the town of San Juan del Sur. Surrounded by jungle yet highly accessible, paved road all the way from the airport. There is 24/7 security, a common area and pool. Lots of hiking trails and minutes from beaches.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 | yes |
| Cleaned with Green Products | yes |
Interior Environment
| Heating System | Cool Pipes |
| Cooling System | Other |
| Ventilation System | Other |
| Whole House Filtration | None |
| Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
| Water System | Rain Water Collection |
| Wastewater System | Septic System |
Construction Information
| Exterior Finish | Plaster - Other |
| Interior Finish | Other |
| Interior Paint | Low VOC |
| Floor Material | Tile |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Window Material | Other |
| Insulation Material | Urethane Foam |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | yes |
| Garage Type | carport_detached |
| Number of Cars | 2 |
| Garage Area | 150 sqft |
