A large country house which is on four levels (400 sqm). It needs to be completed internally and renovated. The property is in a splendid, panoramic position overlooking the valley below. It is fenced, in large part, and also includes several outbuildings (building with terrace, tennis court, garage) in about 60,000 sq. m. of land, slightly sloping with 300 olive trees and 20 almond trees.
The access is through two gates and with internal roads it is easy to reach the olive groves, the house or the sector downstream with the large building / warehouse. The shed of about 120 sq. m. is attached to the house. It is equipped with a sliding metal door and has several windows. The flat roof acts as an extended terrace where a spectacular view can be enjoyed.
The house is divided into four floors:
The basement has direct entrance from the garden and is connected by a small internal staircase to the first floor. There is a kitchen with fireplace, a living room, a bedroom and a bathroom. All windows open onto the terrace.
On the ground floor there is the main door which leads to a large stone staircase that goes upstairs, and a large door that gives access to a warehouse and cellar with vaulted ceilings.
The extensive first floor has three bedrooms, a living room, two bathrooms and a large kitchen with an additional fireplace. From the kitchen you can exit to a back terrace or to a hallway with another internal staircase to the upper floor. There are many panoramic windows in all sides.
The second floor attic, left in its original state, has a roof with exposed wooden beams and a central corridor that connects three other rooms and two bathrooms. There are windows and skylights.
The water / thermal / electric systems have been prepared and must be completed, the floors are to be installed, the internal and external fixtures must be renewed. In a lateral space between the house and the shed a large underground concrete cistern was also built to collect rainwater with different access points. The tennis court is immediately behind the house, has a concrete surface and is totally fenced. It has been abandoned for a long time an needs to be restored.
The selling price includes all the materials and equipment, excluding the excavator in the shed.
OFENA - L’AQUILA PROVINCE
Ofena is 501 metres above sea level and is found in the Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga National Park. It is surrounded by lush, vineyards and olive trees and is a great place for wineries and oil makers.
The town is a fortified Medieval village which still has some of its ancient walls. Its historical centre has narrow cobbled alleys, ancient palaces, beautiful arches and houses which are built among the rocks. Strolling through the streets it is possible to experience Ofena’s rich and varied past.
The small population of 492 has access to a supermarket, chemist, bars and restaurants. There is a weekly market selling local produce
Ofena is in central Abruzzo and is the perfect base for exploring the region and central Italy.
DRIVING DISTANCES/TRAVEL TIMES (subject to traffic)
Abruzzo International Airport - 65 km/51 min
Ancona/Le Marche Airport - 226 km/2 hr 16 min
Rome Fiumicino Airport - 198 km/2 hr 10 min
Rome Ciampino Airport - 172 km/1 hr 57 min
Adriatic Coast at Pescara - 57 km/1 hr
Skiing (Nordic) at Castel del Monte - 18 km/26 min
Skiing (Alpine) at Campo di Giove - 70 km/53 min
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