4 Bed House for sale
Falconara Albanese, Cosenza, Calabria, Italy
Full Description
Perched in an elevated position overlooking the beautiful coastline of Torremezzo, in the Comune of Falconara Albanese (CS), this spacious semi-detached property enjoys breathtaking sea and mountain views and is conveniently located just 40 minutes north of Lamezia Terme Airport.
The property extends over three levels and offers approximately 210 sqm of living space. The ground floor, measuring around 67 sqm and benefiting from its own independent entrance, comprises an open-plan kitchen/lounge, a bedroom, and a bathroom. This level is ideal as a self-contained guest apartment.
The upper two floors, totaling approximately 145 sqm and also accessed independently, feature a bright lounge/dining room, a fully fitted kitchen with a traditional fireplace, and a staircase leading to the sleeping area. The first floor offers three comfortable bedrooms and two bathrooms, providing ample space for family living or visiting guests.
Outside, a terrace provides the perfect setting for relaxing and taking in the spectacular panoramic views of the sea and surrounding mountains. The property is further enhanced by approximately 6,000 sqm of land, offering privacy, outdoor living opportunities, and potential for landscaping or cultivation.
Torremezzo is a charming coastal village with a wide range of amenities close at hand, including shops, cafés, bars, pizzerias, a pharmacy, and a go-kart track. The area also features a popular entertainment park with dancing, a bar, and children's play areas. During the summer months, residents can enjoy the local beach clubs and lidos, while the lungomare (seafront promenade) provides an attractive setting for leisurely walks along the coast.
Falconara Albanese has its origins dating back many years to occupation from the Albanians and it still retains some of its traditions with some locals still speaking a form of Albanian. Although it is now a more traditional Italian village with its narrow streets and stone-built properties.
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 towns with all the modern amenities: variety of shops and boutiques, café bars, restaurants/pizzeria, gelatarias, pharmacies, post office etc. this blends well with the charming old historical centre where you can meander through the traditional narrow streets and enjoy the true feel of Calabria. The marina beach front offers beach bars and lidos, children’s play areas and a variety of seasonal activities.
Torremezzo is ideally located for exploring some of Calabria’s most picturesque historic villages, including Fiumefreddo Bruzio, San Lucido and Belmonte Calabro. The spectacular Sila National Park is approximately 90 minutes away and offers a wealth of year-round outdoor activities, including hiking, horse riding, quad biking, and skiing during the winter season.
Also nearby are the renowned thermal springs of Guardia Piemontese, famous for their therapeutic mineral waters and healing mud treatments. Terme Luigiane spa complex offers a range of wellness and spa treatments from May through October.
Golf enthusiasts can enjoy the 9-hole course at Grand Hotel San Michele, located approximately 40 minutes north of the property. For those seeking more adventurous pursuits, the area also offers excellent kite surfing opportunities at Gizzeria and exciting white-water rafting near Scalea, both within an hour's drive.
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