This is the sale of a noble palace that dates from the 1600s. it is in the spa town of Caramanico Terme and has a chapel and internal garden of 300 square metres.
The building is on three levels and houses cellars and storage areas on the ground floor with barrel vaults in Majella stone.
The first floor has the private chapel and the portico leads to the garden with fountain, living room with wonderful fireplace and ceiling frescoes, kitchens, dining room with fireplace, study, three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
On the third floor, which is accessible by an internal staircase, there are three bedrooms, two studies and a panoramic terrace.
The property includes a second internal garden of approximately 85 square metres, a wash house and rooms used as stables.
The palace is in good condition and immediately habitable. Part of the roof has been restored and part needs maintenance work. It is ideal for a private home but can also be used as a B&B or as a location for private parties, weddings.
The property is clearly visible to anyone who goes at to the town of Caramanico and its famous spa. What makes it unmistakable is the long, imposing, covered, loggia, whose nine arches open towards the Orfento valley with wonderful views of the countryside, hills up to the Gran Sasso.
CARAMANICO TERME - PESCARA PROVINCE
Caramanico is located in the Majella National Park and is home to the best-known thermal spa in Abruzzo. Located at 650 metres above sea level, its origins date back to the Early Middle Ages when it was built as a military settlement. Later in Caramanico's history it began to focus on the presence of its healing waters and it became officially known as Caramanico Terme in 1960. The spas are renowned for their high sulphur content and have been treating people for a range of ailments over the past 400 years.
It is the largest town in the area and has a thriving community. During the summer months there are all kinds of events, such as concerts, open-air music and cinema. The shops are even open on a Sunday, which is very rare in Abruzzo!
Nature too is important, and the Majella National Park contains about 500 kilometres of hiking trails through the mountains. There are cave paintings in Grotta Sant'Angelo and Grotta del Cavallone, the latter being one of the deepest caves in Europe, open to the public. Guided excursions to the nearby Orfento Reserve, National Park of Majella and the Lama Bianca Reserve are also organised.
Caramanico Terme is also included in the prestigious list of the 'Most beautiful Italian boroughs' and the town has shops, chemist, post office and bank. The hotels, restaurants and bars are a great place to meet and chat to the locals.
DRIVING DISTANCES/TRAVEL TIMES (subject to traffic)
Abruzzo International Airport - 47 km/51 min
Ancona/Le Marche Airport - 208 km/2 hr 15 min
Rome Fiumicino Airport - 231 km/2 hr 29 min
Rome Ciampino Airport - 204 km/2 hr 15 min
Adriatic Coast at Pescara - 52 km/51 min
Skiing at Passo San Leonardo - 17 km/27 min
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