While getting away from it all is a dream for many, remote homes may also require off-grid energy solutions. We’ve rounded up three properties which offer self-sustainable living for those who would prefer not to see their neighbours.
1. Alderybar, Hawick, Scottish Borders, Offers over £495,000
The attractive traditionally-built cottage has been recently renovated. The property is entirely off-grid and uses 20 solar panels to produce up to 7kW of power with the excess power stored in batteries. | Galbraith
2. Alderybar, Hawick, Scottish Borders, Offers over £495,000
During the summer months the system also produces hot water via an immersion heater. The oil-fuelled Stanley stove in the kitchen provides heating and hot water in the winter, and there is a back-up diesel generator. | Galbraith
3. Alderybar, Hawick, Scottish Borders, Offers over £495,000
The house has a dining room, sitting room, dining kitchen, sun room and utility, three bedrooms, a shower room and a bathroom. Outside are landscaped gardens with pathways and planting, vegetable raised beds, a polytunnel and greenhouse, plus outbuildings. | Galbraith
4. Alderybar, Hawick, Scottish Borders, Offers over £495,000
It is set in an incredibly peaceful woodland location, nine miles south-west of Hawick. The cottage is accessed along a forestry track. Contact Galbraith | Galbraith