Rural land - Ninho do Açor e Sobral do Campo, Castelo Branco, for sale

In the sun-drenched countryside of Barbaído, just 22 km from the historic city of Castelo Branco, lies a rare opportunity to step directly into a fully functional, self-sufficient lifestyle. A thriving 5.5-hectare off-grid property designed for those who value privacy in the rugged beauty of the Portuguese interior.

Accommodation
The property offers the perfect balance of heritage and modern efficiency.

Two authentic stone buildings (25 m² each) are registered as habitation and carry pre-1951 urban status, a massive head start for those looking to renovate.

A magnificent 8-meter Mongolian yurt, imported from moreforyurts.nl makes a beautiful handcrafted home, built with natural materials (wood, wool, and cotton) featuring:
- Custom Craftsmanship: Set on a handmade platform partially sourced from the land's own eucalyptus.
- Year-Round Comfort: Equipped with a cozy wood stove for cool nights and a brand-new outer decorative layer.
- Natural Light: A 2-meter skylight and custom window panels to bring the Portuguese sky indoors.
- Front deck: 2.3 x 4.5 meters

Solar Panel Installation
A fully working professional grade solar installation bought via Solarshop.pt featuring:
- 8x Panels: Phono Solar 455w TwinPlus
- 1x Inverter: Studer XTM 4000-48
- 2x Pylontech batteries of 3.5kWh: US3000C
- Solar charger: Studer VT-80 x1
- Display: Studer RCC-02
- Network modules: Studer Xcom-CAN/Studer Xcom-LAN
- DC string combiner box: Quadro DC 4 string
- A dedicated battery rack Pylontech Armário (9U)

The Land: Abundance and Water
Water is essential, and this property is rich with it.
- Water Security: Three wells provide reliable water. The primary well utilizes a pump and an 1000 liters water tank to provide gravity-fed water to the facilities. Near the vegetable garden there are several water outlets for irrigation.
-The Harvest: Enjoy an established grove of 32 olive trees, plus a growing orchard of orange, cherry, fig, vines, and quince trees.
-Your own Woodland: Add to your self sufficiency with the pine and eucalyptus woodland which you can use for building, fire wood or generate an income by selling the trees in a few years time.
-Gardener’s Dream: A massive 15.7m x 6.4m greenhouse allows for year-round cultivation. It is strategically placed next to one of the wells for a convenient irrigation set up.
- Small farm animals can be kept inside the dedicated areas on the property.

Thoughtful Amenities
Transitioning off-grid is made easy with these dedicated, functional spaces:
- Outdoor Kitchen & Lounge: an outdoor kitchen of 6,3 m2 and a covered 24 m² lounge area for al fresco dining.
- Laundry & Shower: A separate 4.9m x 1.5m laundry room featuring a dry toilet and a shower with a wood burning water heater.

Accessed via a 2 km dirt road coming from Barbaído ensuring that you are only surrounded by the sounds of nature while remaining connected to the culture of Castelo Branco. Salgueiro do Campo with fuel station, restaurant, café, pre-school is 8 kms away.

Reconnect with the land. Your off-grid chapter starts in Barbaído.
Contact us for more information and viewings.