The two properties are structurally and functionally connected and are sold together.
HOUSE with TWO APARTMENTS and GARDEN
Two-storey house (191 sqm) connected to a small garden (100 sq.m.). It is in a dominant position in the village with stunning views of the mountains of Majella-Morrone National Park. The house has a solid structure made of tuff blocks and was totally renovated in the 90s.
The ground floor has two entrances, protected by pretty wooden canopy, and is divided into living room, dining room, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom with shower; the ceilings have vaults of brick or barrel vaults. A small external stone staircase leads to the first floor which can also be reached through an internal connection from the ground floor.
After the entrance, covered by a wooden roof, you’ll find a masonry staircase lined with rustic ceramics that leads to a living room / studio with beautiful wooden ceiling, niches in the walls and panoramic windows. It follows a large living / dining room with fireplace occupied by an artistic cast iron stove wood and equally embellished by the high wooden ceiling with two spans and windows on two sides. Completing the apartment is a bedroom with original brick floor and window, a large bathroom with tub and an equipped kitchen, topped with a dormer window to the exit on the roof.
The roof of the house is wood anchored to a reinforced concrete curd. It has insulating cork panels, waterproofing and roofing with traditional tiles. Half of the roof is occupied by a series of integrated photovoltaic panels. The floors are in traditional pottery, bricks and river stones. The window frames are mahogany and iroko wood and the windows have double glazing and some shutters (upper floor). All windows are protected by heavy iron grates and mosquito nets.
There is modular self-heating with natural gas and wall radiators. The exterior and interior (upstairs) plasters were left at the rough raw state to enhance the rustic look of the house.
Energy Class F, EPgl nren 245, EPgl ren 0.10 kWh / sqm yearly.
The small garden beside the house is totally flat and fenced with wire mesh and wooden fence; there is a fountain wall. Two big trees, maple and linden, provide shade and pleasant setting.
LITTLE HOUSE with GARAGE
The house has been renovated and consists of a studio apartment measuring 30 sqm which is on the top floor and a garage / warehouse of approximately 25 sqm on the ground floor.
Climbing an outside staircase in porous stone you reach a landing with the main entrance. The studio with wooden roof beams has just one room, two sofa beds, a fully equipped kitchen and a bathroom with shower. A wooden staircase leads to a loft with window that can either be used as a storage room, small study or accommodate a single bed. There is a panoramic balcony with a wide view of the mountains of Maiella and Morrone. The roof is new, insulated and covered with traditional tiles.
Other features include:
Upon the roof there is an integrated 3 kW photovoltaic system.
Summer-winter air conditioning ensured by an evolved convector with no external element.
Ceiling fan.
Wooden shutters and windows with double glazing, mosquito nets and some safety devices.
Energy Class F, EPgl nren 157 kWh / sqm yearly, EPgl ren 113 kWh / sqm yearly
Note: the sale price includes all furniture and equipment.
TOCCA DA CASAURIA - PESCARA PROVINCE
Tocco da Casauria is located on a hill 356 metres above sea level. Against the backdrop of the Majella mountains, it overlooks the Pescara valley and has plenty to occupy enthusiasts of hiking, mountain biking and paragliding. There is even skiing less than 35 kms away. The Majella National Park is also popular with nature lovers as it is famous for its extensive variety of flora and fauna.
The area is renowned for its production of extra virgin olive oil, fabulous wines and Centerba, a light green liqueur made from a blend of local herbs and plants. It is said to have healthy effects on the metabolism.
The town dates from Roman times and has a number of buildings of artistic and cultural interest to visit. On a practical level there are shops, banks, restaurants, bars and cafés.
DRIVING DISTANCES/TRAVEL TIMES (subject to traffic)
Abruzzo International Airport - 40 km/34 min
Ancona/Le Marche Airport - 201 km/1 hr 55 min
Rome Fiumicino Airport - 200 km/1 hr 58 min
Rome Ciampino Airport - 174 km/1 hr 44 min
Adriatic Coast at Pescara - 45 km/35 min
Skiing at Passo Lanciano - 29 km/41 min
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