Typical townhouse with terrace and garden in the medieval village of Capestrano. The property is in good condition and immediately habitable. Access is through a terrace of about 40 sqm then we reach the ground floor consisting of a kitchen with fireplace, a living room and two storage rooms. On the first floor there are two bedrooms with a balcony and bathroom.
The property is completed by a garden of about 130 sqm. The property enjoys a breathtaking view and a great position since, in a few minutes, it is possible to reach all the essential services.
There is also the possibility of purchasing a stone house with gardens and terrace bordering the property.
Capestrano is a medieval village with a beautiful castle from 1200 belonging to the Medici family of Florence. It has the charm of the ancient fortified village, with the Tirino river below which is the cleanest river in Europe, where you can make beautiful canoe excursions.
In the village there are food shops including a butcher/grill where you can taste excellent local meat accompanied by wonderful Montepulciano d'Abruzzo wine produced right at the feet of the village in the fertile valleys; bar; restaurant; agriturismo; bank and post office; pharmacy and a swimming pool not far from the centre. For mountain lovers, the Gran Sasso and the Majella, both closeby, offer unique scenarios to discover Abruzzo, the greenest region of Italy.
CAPESTRANO - L’AQUILA PROVINCE
A spectacular hilltop medieval village built into rock, surrounded by plains and mountains and on the edge of the Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga National Park. Capestrano is completely self-sufficient with two alimentari, butcher, bank, ATM, doctor, pharmacy, post office, newsagents, DIY, weekly fish and porchetta vans, two bars, a beautician and an award-winning gelateria. There is also an atmospheric weekly market. Within a 10-minute drive are restaurants, a large public swimming pool, B&Bs, laundries, dentists and hospitals etc.
The area brings a relaxed pace of life but with plenty to see and do - architecture, hidden frescos, wild flowers, church bells, local festivals, a sense of community, walking, canoeing, history and fields of poppies.
DRIVING DISTANCES/TRAVEL TIMES (subject to traffic)
Abruzzo International Airport - 61 km/45 min
Ancona/Le Marche Airport - 220 km/2 hr
Rome Fiumicino Airport - 209 km/2 hr
Rome Ciampino Airport - 163 km/1 hr 50 min
Adriatic Coast at Pescara - 63 km/45 min
Skiing (Cross country) at Castel del Monte - 23 km/40 min
Skiing (Alpine) at Campo di Giove - 53 km/1 hr
There are bus, taxi and car hire services and the nearest train station is at Popoli just 8 km away.
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