Casa Vanni is a historic Palazzo in the heart of a centuries-old town and keeps most of its traditional features and beauty. On two floors, the ancient 'Palazzo' is one of the most fascinating and characteristic properties in the centre of the Roman town of Penne.
Casa Vanni is named after the pediatrician who once lived there. He saved many lives and is venerated by many neighbours of this house, which the present owners have loved and cared for over many years
The approximately 327 square-metre accommodation consists of:
On the ground floor, a solid wooden front door opens onto the Atrium open to the sky which shows magnificent vaulted ceilings with exposed sandblasted bricks, a very old stone well.
From the Atrium adjacent to a large glass and wrought iron window leads to the GROUND FLOOR of the apartment: a modern kitchen with fireplace, a bathroom, a hallway, a storage room as well as a large living room with fireplace .
The marble staircase with wooden handrail leads to the FIRST FLOOR with a hallway that runs all around the loggia with arched windows, 3 large bedrooms, a study that could be the fourth bedroom if needed, a bathroom, utility room, small sitting room and a large and very private panoramic terrace of about 45 square metres complete the beautiful property. There is a stunning view over the old town with ancient churches and historical building, all the way to the Majella mountain chain.
One of the first floor bedrooms has been preserved in its original glory state room decorated by a local artist.
The property has been thoroughly modernised and well maintained - rewiring, new bathroom, shower room, heating, kitchen, new balcony and more.
Windows are mainly double glazed with shutters and mosquito netting, the thick walls of the house keep the rooms cool during the summer and warm during the winter.
PENNE - PESCARA PROVINCE
Penne is a beautiful hilltop town which is popular with both overseas home buyers and visitors to Abruzzo. It has shops, banks, restaurants, cafés and bars as well as historical buildings. As you stroll around the town you will see fascinating lanes, characterised by ancient houses and churches, almost entirely made of bricks. This makes Penne one of the most historically significant towns of the area. It also affords breathtaking views to the mountains.
August is festival time in Penne when the streets are filled with stalls selling arts, crafts and culinary delights. Not to be missed.
DRIVING DISTANCES/TRAVEL TIMES (subject to traffic)
Abruzzo International Airport - 32 km/44 min
Ancona/Le Marche Airport - 181 km/2 hr 3 min
Rome Fiumicino Airport - 253 km/2 hr 44 min
Rome Ciampino Airport - 227 km/2 hr 28 min
Adriatic Coast at Montesilvano - 29 km/40 min
Skiing (cross country) at Voltigno - 24 km/33 min
Skiing (alpine) at Campo Imperatore - 57 km/1 hr 33 min
There is also a regular hourly bus service to Pescara with its airport and a daily bus to Rome.
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