A beautiful property currently operating as a B&B. It is located at the foot of the Majella mountain, between the villages of Abbateggio and Roccamorice.
The property is accessible by an impressive, long driveway. It comprises a main villa and a separate characteristic house, constructed in stone and used as a B&B. There is swimming pool, large courtyard and nearly 2 hectares of agricultural land.
The structures are composed as follows:
Villa - on 2 floors
Ground floor - Large tavern with kitchen and fireplace (termo camico, heating/water supply), bedroom, bathroom, laundry, garage, cellar and boiler room. External porch, spacious area with BBQ and well.
First floor - Kitchen living room, 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, surrounded by porch/terraces.
B&B - on 2 floors
Ground Floor - Separate kitchen, double bedroom and bathroom.
First Floor - Large bedroom with double and bunk beds, bathroom and pretty terrace with panoramic views.
Swimming pool of 12 x 4 sq. metres.
The property includes, 17,201 sq. metres of agricultural land with 90 olive trees and various fruit trees.
Utility systems:
Electricity supplied by solar panels.
Hot water - Villa by solar panels, termocamino (fire place) or by main gas; radiators. B&B by mains' gas boiler.
Heating - Villa by termocamico (fire place), main gas. B&B by pellet stove (kitchen), bedrooms by mains' gas; radiators
Internet
Satellite dish
Alarm system
Viewing recommended to appreciate the properties and business potential.
A small town of 392 inhabitants, located in the National Park to the north of the Majella mountains. It is 450 metres above sea level and offers panoramas from the Gran Sasso massif to the Adriatic Sea. It also has the prestigious title of ‘I Borghi più belli d’Italia’ - The beautiful boroughs of Italy.
The first documents, relating to the existence of a settlement, date back to the 9th century and the relaxing town is characterised by enchanting narrow lanes and stone houses. The nearby Giumentina valley, which was inhabited during the Palaeolithic Age, is one of the most important archaeological sites in Abruzzo. It is also dotted with the peculiar ‘tholoi’ or stone huts, which were used by shepherds for shelter, whilst tending their sheep.
Abbateggio is famed for spelt production and there is a festival, each August, to celebrate this locally grown grain. Olives, vines and fruit trees are also cultivated and both cheese and honey are a speciality. The town even has a delightful shop dedicated to selling cheeses from the local neighbourhood.
The surrounding area offers lots of outdoor activities including hiking, cycling, climbing, horse riding, skiing, and bird watching.
DRIVING DISTANCES/TRAVEL TIMES (subject to traffic)
Abruzzo International Airport - 34 km/37 min
Ancona/Le Marche Airport - 196 km/2 hr 1 min
Rome Fumicino Airport - 218 km/2 hr 15 min
Rome Ciampino Airport - 192 km/2 hr 1 min
Adriatic Coast at Pescara - 39 km/38 min
Skiing at Passo Lanciano - 21 km/34 min
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