This property dates back to 14th Century. It was restored in 2003/4 by a local specialist, building company.
During the reconstruction, the craftsmen sympathetically restored materials and features, to recreate this beautiful property.
Accommodation comprises:
Ground floor/Basement - entrance hall leading to a small sitting room, large bedroom with en-suite shower and large walk in cupboard with wardrobes.
First floor - sitting room, open-plan dining room, (with Juliet balcony), and fully fitted modern kitchen. (The original pizza oven has been retained within the design).
Mezzanine floor - a double bedroom with large en-suite bathroom. (Which can also be approached from the hall to double as a house bathroom).
Top floor - there is access to the terrace with a fantastic view over the roofs of the village, towards the mountains and rolling hills. There is also a large bedroom with en-suite bathroom and a good sized walk-in cupboard providing extensive storage space.
Additional Information:
The house stands on the site of the original, historic walls which form the nucleus of Carunchio with its medieval tower. The small mountain villages nestle in extensive woods and rich green meadows with broad horizons and healthy air. It is a precious jewel where the owner can spend pleasant and relaxing holidays, rediscovering the charm of a simple life, "far away from the large urban centres besieged by smog, noise and frenetic daily life".
CARUNCHIO - CHIETI PROVINCE
This incredible town has, in the past, been acclaimed as one of the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy. It has a population of 618 and is 607 metres above sea level. The surrounding landscape is stunning with views to the Majella Mountains and National Park to the Gargano promontory in Apulia.
The church of San Giovanni Battista is at the highest point of the town, and from it, the medieval buildings and houses cascade down the hillside. It is a lovely settlement to explore and the best way to discover its treasures is by walking through the ancient streets and alleys.
The town has good facilities including post offices, cash machine, pharmacy, restaurants, bars, butcher, baker and two general stores. The area is renowned for its delicious cuisine and a wide range of high quality wines.
DRIVING DISTANCES/TRAVEL TIMES (subject to traffic)
Abruzzo International Airport - 111 km/1 hr 29 min
Ancona/Le Marche Airport - 279 km/2 hr 58 min
Rome Fiumicino Airport - 259 km/3 hr
Rome Ciampino Airport - 232 km/2 hr 46 min
Naples International Airport - 164 km/2 hr 10 min
Adriatic Coast at San Salvo Marina - 37 km/37 min
Skiing at Capracotta - 64 km/ 1 hr 13 min
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