Stone house (80 sqm) which has been restored. It is located at the top of the village under the old castle with wonderful views of the entire Peligna Valley.
The house has two main entrances with old style doors and accommodation includes:
Ground floor - a large living room with feature fireplace and kitchen
First floor - bathroom with shower, two bedrooms and a wooden mezzanine.
The ceilings are either brick vaults or wooden beams and the floors have rustic tiles. The unique wooden staircases connect the various levels.
The external and internal fixtures are made from wood and the double glazing is in accordance with energy-saving criteria. There are also mosquito nets and window grilles. The new double wooden roof is covered with old tiles and has a chimney in traditional style.
An external door leads to a small storeroom.
ROCCACASALE - L’AQUILA PROVINCE
A charming mountain village, built on the slopes of the Monte della Rocca at 450 metres above sea level. It is in the centre of the Abruzzese Apennines overlooking the Peligna Valley and close to the larger towns of Sulmona and Pratola Peligna.
Roccacasale has a population of 683 and its origin dates to the ancient settlement of Casali, known to have existed prior to 925 AD. Following the construction of the castle, the residential centre developed into a typical medieval, walled village. Exploring the roads that radiate from the castle, linked by narrow passageways between the fascinatingly old buildings, allow walkers to appreciate times past.
Tradition maintains that the ruins of Roccacasale’s towering castle are inhabited by fairies, who work evil spells on the unwary.
The typical products of the area include wine, mushrooms, olives, potatoes, beans, tomatoes and other minor crops. Pecorino cheese production is also excellent.
Roccacasale has a few shops, bars and restaurants whist the larger town of Sulmona, with all facilities, is only 12 minutes away, by car. Pratola Peligna can be reached in 5 minutes and has a food and flower market, every Friday. Both towns can be reached by bus.
DRIVING DISTANCES/TRAVEL TIMES (subject to traffic)
Abruzzo International Airport - 62 km/47 min
Ancona/Le Marche Airport - 223 km/2 hr 19 min
Rome Fiumicino Airport - 185 km/1 hr 56 min
Rome Ciampino Airport - 159 km/1 hr 41 min
Adriatic Coast at Pescara - 67 km/49 min
Skiing at Campo di Giove - 29 km/35 min
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