Portion of a building in the medieval village of Caporciano, part of the 'Mountain Community of Campo Imperatore - Piana di Navelli' with panoramic terrace and breathtaking view of the Abruzzo mountains and the suggestive village.
The property, is in good condition and immediately habitable. It has independent entrances on two separate streets and is composed of one independent unit on the ground floor via Rua Barba Albini Domenico.
One enters through some steps and access is through a small hallway that leads to the cooking area, then there is a small living room with fireplace, a bathroom, a bedroom with access to the panoramic terrace of about 10 sqm.
From the other side of the street there is another entrance, which is through a staircase that leads to a small terrace. Entering is a wide living room used as kitchen and living room with fireplace and wood oven, going up the internal stairs there is a floor above that hosts three bedrooms, a bathroom and a study. The property is completed by an exclusive courtyard, a backyard, a cellar on the basement floor with sink and washing machine and lastly a garden of about 100 sqm located not far from the building.
The house was renovated in the mid ‘90s and and the ancient brick vaults were exposed, other ceilings are in hardwood. The house enjoys a strategic position since within a few minutes it is possible to reach bars, restaurants, post office, shops and other essential services.
Caporciano is less than two hours from the eternal city, Rome.
CAPORCIANO - L’AQUILA PROVINCE
Caporciano is a fortified village positioned on a hill at 836 metres above sea level. It is on the Navelli plateau celebrated for its saffron. From the highest part of the village it is possible to admire the crocus flowers, with the stunning Apennine peaks in the background.
The village is dominated by its 11th century tower which is now the belfry of San Benedetto Abate and forms part of the original fortified wall. There is also an excellent view of the castle in Bominaco, which is a couple of minutes away by car, and is an ancient Benedictine settlement.
With a population of 221 there is a post office and bar/restaurant. Other services are a short drive away.
DRIVING DISTANCES/TRAVEL TIMES (subject to traffic)
Abruzzo International Airport - 77 km/55 min
Ancona/Le Marche Airport - 221 km/2 hr 10 min
Rome Fiumicino Airport - 179 km/1 hr 50 min
Rome Ciampino Airport - 152 km/1 hr 30 min
Adriatic Coast at Pescara - 79 km/55 min
Skiing (Alpine) Campo Felice - 49 km/57 min
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