Four-storey house (90 sqm) with 2 bedrooms and 1 1/2 bathrooms on the main street close to the principal square. The house has two free facades with south and west orientation, it was totally renovated in the 1990s with the complete renovation of the roof. All utilities are connected and therefore the house is immediately habitable. The main facade on the street is harmoniously punctuated by doors, windows and balconies; two rooms/shops at the ground floor are not included in the sale.
The main entrance of the house is in a side alley embellished by a beautiful stone doorway. Entering you meet a small landing with an entrance through a trap door to the beautiful underground cellar characterized by the exposed brick vault and two air vents.
From the landing, a stone staircase leads up to the first floor where there is a living room with a window towards the front balcony, a kitchen with fireplace and a further window towards the balcony.
You go up to the second floor with another stone staircase and you meet also a niche that houses a tiny bathroom. The second floor has a large bedroom, a small bedroom, a bathroom with shower and window, all connected by a corridor. From the windows in the bedrooms you can enjoy a beautiful view of the town centre and the surrounding mountains.
Inside the bathroom there is a small door that with a short flight of stairs leads to the attic which has a skylight and can be used for storage.
The roof of the house has reinforced concrete beams and perforated brick filling, the external walls have been reinforced during the renovation, the floors are ceramic and the wooden window frames have aluminum shutters. The balconies with wrought iron railings are very beautiful.
The heating of the house is methane gas with wall radiators and boiler housed in the kitchen.
The present furniture is included in the sale price.
TOCCO 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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