Fairgreen Cottage
Fairgreen Cottage on Fairhurst Estate
A solar powered energy efficient 'green' cottage on a 'green' estate
Set in a tranquil garden with stunning mountain views this spacious (130m2) house has:
Located in a quiet area of Constantia Vines the house is solar powered for both hot water and electricity and is largely immune to Eskom load shedding. And an excellent borehole feeds the house with almost unlimited water, so it is also immune to water restrictions. In addition, a gas hob and slow combustion stove contribute to a house which is largely off-grid.
The cottage consists of:
Open plan lounge, dining and kitchen. The Franco Belge slow combustion stove provides excellent warmth to the whole living area and even the bedrooms.
Spacious patio/solarium surrounded by deciduous trees so shady in summer and sunny in winter.
Well appointed kitchen with Whirlpool glass gas hob. electric oven and plumbing for dishwasher
Large walk in pantry with loads of storage space. Plumbed for washing machine and tumble dryer
2 spacious bedrooms, both with BICs.
Main bathroom en-suite
Second bathroom with spacious walk in shower
Dressing room with big BICs
Access to a large pool and entertainment gazebo
Security: The house is protected by external beams all around and armed response (included in rent).
It has a separate private entrance with an automatic gate providing secure off street parking for 2 cars in a double carport. See the location map for nearby facilities
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The house has been designed from the ground up as a 'green' house with solar water heating, solar powered LED lights, gas hob, double glazing, slow combustion stove, solarium and much more. The solar and battery powered lights provide light during load shedding and an inverter provides 220v power to key devices such as a computer or TV. Another 'green' plus is access to an extensive, irrigated organic vegetable garden. You may plant your own vegetables or partake of the output of the garden which is often more than other residents can consume!
The house is set on a small estate with shared use of an outdoor entertainment area including a large swimming pool, thatched gazebo and changing room. The garden has a borehole and automatic irrigation system for a cool lush garden all year round. In addition to Fairgreen Cottage, the estate contains a 5 bedroom "main" house, a one bedroom loft apartment, spacious en-suite domestic quarters and an additional domestic's bathroom..
The Cottage is served by 200Mbs uncapped fibre Internet.