Independent villa with stunning views
This property, with stunning views of the coastline and the Eoliean islands, is situated in the locality of San Martino in the commune of Falconara Albanese (cs), approx 45 mins drive north of Lamezia airport.
Falconara Albanese has its origins dating back many years to occupation from the Albanians and it still retains some of its traditions, although it is now a more traditional Italian village with its narrow streets and stone built properties.
The village itself has a variety of local amenities and the property is a 3 minute drive from the marina village of Torremezzo which benefits from a parade of café bars/gelateria, grocery shops, post office, pharmacy, Go Kart track etc. and during the summer months a number of beach bars and lidos. Torremezzo is conveniently positioned to explore the many traditional villages and to access the stunning National Park of La Sila where you can take advantage of the many year-round activities that are on offer, including walking, pony trekking, quad bikes and in the winter months, skiing. Scuba diving and white-water rafting are activities that can be found nearby for the sportier types!
The towns of Amantea and Paola are a 15 minute drive in each direction and as well as offering year round facilities and activities, host a number of festivals and markets. They are both busy, small towns with all the modern amenities: variety of shops and boutiques, café bars, restaurants/pizzeria, gelatarias, pharmacies, post office etc. that blend well with the charming old historical centres where you can meander through the traditional narrow streets and enjoy the true feel of Calabria. The marina beach front of both Amantea and Paola offers beach bars and lidos, children’s play areas and a variety of seasonal activities.
From its elevated position this property has spectacular views of the sea & coastline. It is an independent property with garden & land consists of 3 levels. There is a basement level approx. 98mq, that is used as a garage, store area and has the stone vats for wine-making and can be accessed from inside the property. The ground level has the main entrance accessed by stone steps from the garden, it is approx. 180mq with a small terrace and access to the rear of the property and garden. It comprises a kitchen, lounge 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a study. The upper level of approx. 132mq comprises a kitchen, lounge, 2 bedrooms and a bathroom with access onto a large terrace that has the most spectacular sea views and amazing sunsets. There is access to the balcony that surrounds the property from each of the main rooms. While there is some modernisation work required the top 2 floors have been re-wired in recent years.
Property Features:
Externally, there are well maintained gardens including a variety of fruit & olive trees, mature shrubs and paved areas for parking.
Large basement garage with storage and vats for wine-making
Ground level benefits large lounge, kitchen, 3 good sized bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, study
First floor comprises kitchen, lounge, 2 bedrooms & bathroom
Access from the hall leads onto a large, recently renewed terrace with spectacular views
There is a balcony accessible from the main rooms that surrounds this level.
Single glazed wooden windows with shutters
Distance to the sea: approx 1km
This property can be sold as 2 separate apartments on the ground and first level as they are registered independently and the owner with divide the garden depending o requirements from the buyer or the property can be sold as a whole.
Asking price: €. 290,000