Xalet Pigall
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About

Xalet Pigall is a rural off-grid property just outside La Torre de Fontaubella in Catalonia, north-eastern Spain. The house sits in just under a hectare of pine clad mountainside and terraces with spectacular views and just a ten minute stroll from the village of La Torre de Fontaubella which has a cafe and small shop. We are a 30 minute drive from the Coast.
Barry and Frances bought the property in 2015 in order to build a more self-sufficient life. The property has its energy provided by a solar system and the water is collected from rainwater into various tanks. They have had to learn a greater awareness of their energy and water usage.
The top floor of the property is an independent apartment consisting of two bedrooms (sleeping four in two singles and a double bed), shower room and a large living kitchen with dining area. Hot water is at present provided by an on demand butane gas boiler.
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The apartment's main bedroom
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Shower room
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The apartment's lounge-diner
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New compost toilet
Subsequently, the family have done a lot of renovation and repairs to the house, especially the solar system which has been greatly expanded, and the rainwater harvesting setup. The apartment has also been re-decorated and re-furnished. Most recently the bathroom was refurbished with the installation of a new shower cubicle and built-in composting toilet. Now they are working on clearing areas of land, planting fruit trees and planning the planting for the spring. They want to develop a food forest type garden and add hens and a second goat.
The apartment has its own private access and garden area with the following views from its doorway (the front door to the apartment is shown in the 1st photograph top left):
Our apartment is eminently suitable for artists, walkers, cyclists and people interested in eco-living.
The camping plot with views:
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This picturesque plot can be hired for camping
Meet the family:
Frances and Rex on the phone! Main patio, 2017
Barry at our local Cafe, March 2016
Josh catering at Cheltenham Races, 2016
Ethan drinking coffee on our patio, January 2017
Sam - Christmas 2018
Curious Flor from her 1st week in June 2016
Smokey and Smudge our twin brothers, 2017
Ethan and Rex, 2018
Ethan, Josh and Sam outside La Torre’s cafe bar, August 2017
Sleepy Mittens in the hot sun, 2017
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