A beautiful, modern, detached villa on the edge of the National Park of Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga. It is located in Castelli and has 360° views of the surrounding mountains and hilly countryside. The property is in a tranquil position with no neighbours close by. Outside there is 4,000 sq. metres of garden and a carport for 2 cars.
Accommodation is as follows:
First floor: 3 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a large kitchen/dining room and a lounge. The master bedroom has an en-suite shower room, amazing views of the mountains and French doors to the terrace. The main bathroom enjoys a hydro-massage shower. There is also plumbing for a washing machine.
Ground floor: 4 cellars plus a large tiled room with double glazed windows. This room is particularly useful for games.
The villa also has a swimming pool with brand new liner and large panoramic terrace. In addition, the property has solar panels (6kW), gas central heating, radiators, double-glazed backup water store (autoclave) and a huge underground rainwater store.
The garden has a vineyard including Malvasia, Sauvignon, Viognier, Merlot and Syrah grapes.
The villa is conveniently located 5 minutes from a bar, 10 minutes to the nearest town, a top pizzeria and restaurant.
CASTELLI - TERAMO PROVINCE
Occupying one of the most dramatic settings in Abruzzo, the small town of Castelli is on a spur in the Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park. It is surrounded by thick forests and the stark, dramatic cliffs of Monte Camicia, which soars to a height of 2,564 metres above sea level and is popular with experienced climbers.
The town belongs to the prestigious ‘Italy’s Most Beautiful Villages’ programme and is located at 497 metres above sea level. Although there aren’t many sites in Castelli itself there are still some 16th Century buildings to admire. Its charm, however, lies in the many attractive views along alleyways which are framed by mountain peaks and dense forests.
Due to the large deposits of clay found in the area Castelli has long been known in Abruzzo and beyond for hand painted ceramics, particularly from the Middle Ages until today. There is even a Ceramics Museum which is installed in an old Franciscan Convent displaying many historic items. A ceramics trade fair is held every August. This together with craft shops found in the historic centre offers visitors and residents, alike, the possibility of precious purchases.
Castelli and the surrounding area, boasts many good restaurants.
DRIVING DISTANCES/TRAVEL TIMES (subject to traffic)
Abruzzo International Airport - 64 km/1 hr 22 min
Ancona/Le Marche Airport - 178 km/1 hr 55 min
Rome Fiumicino Airport - 195 km/2 hr 16 min
Rome Ciampino Airport - 169 km/1 hr 59 min
Adriatic Coast at Roseto degli Abruzzi - 55 km/1 hr 2 min
Skiing at Prati di Tivo - 50 km/1 hr 4 min
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