Eco Wooden House for Sale or Rent in the Alpujarras, Southern Spain

This wonderful property in Andalucia is ideal for nature lovers, walkers, birdwatchers, artists, writers, young people - those interested in green issues.

Stunning views looking out over the river and snow capped mountains beyond.

A 55 square metre wooden house with four big solar panels with olives, almond and fig trees. A magnificent view of the mountains and river below.

Located in the foothills of the Alpujarras in Southern Spain.

An ancient water channel built by the Moors runs just below the house. There is broadband internet connection.

This property is just one hour inland from Granada, and the local community is very friendly and supportive.

The nearest village is Torviscon, 10 minutes drive away. The property is very tastefully laid out inside, there is an open plan kitchen/living room/studio

Broadband internet is available.

This property is for rent or sale.

A Country House in Gorge d'Aveyron – the Ideal South West France Holiday Retreat

This secluded country house in Gorge d’Aveyron with pool is surrounded by its own eight acre patch of natural parkland and is a must for nature lovers.

It is set high up in the rugged plateau landscape of SW France and although in the heart of the countryside it is only a 15 minute drive to medieval Saint Antonin Noble Val with its famous Sunday market and Gorge d’Aveyron, popular for swimming and canoeing.

The delightful former "bergerie" has been transformed into a spacious and comfortable single-storey house with immediate access to nature.

Igue Que Ratzo in Occitan means "the watering hole that flows" and is named from a spring or source "just off the grounds".

The land immediately surrounding the house and pool has been sensitively landscaped with shrubs, flowerbeds and a little water feature pool/cascade – very popular with tiny tots!

There is an enchanted wood on the property with magical walkways and shaded glens.

Wild deer often come to visit here and 35 different species of butterflies and moths have been spotted on the lavender bushes. The whole merges seamlessly into the indigenous Oak, Juniper and multitude of other shrubs that make the "garrige" of SW France so unique.

Igue Que Ratzo is very popular with nature lovers –walkers, artists, writers - and those seeking "time-out" from busy lives.

Far removed from the intrusion of traffic, you can enjoy the natural surrounding sounds of cicadas, nightingales in the early summer, and a host of other birds to the full.

There are no immediate neighbours, other than the English-speaking owner artist Jenni Rodger who lives in a little stone roundhouse within the grounds for the summer months.

Art tuition as an extra for adults and children is available from Jenni if required. This is very popular with parents who wish to have time for themselves as their children paint with the artist!

One of the most delightful features of the country house – Igue – is the way it opens out through large French doors from every room to give immediate access to the garden, the swimming-pool area, the shady veranda and the outside fireplace/barbecue. Surrounded by shady trees, it is never too hot - even on the hottest days.