Detached house for sale in Pescara, Tocco Da Casauria, Abruzzo, Pe65928

Barn (Pagliaio) and small farmhouse (Masseria) in tuff stone dating back to the early 1800s and recovered with a restoration that has respected the historical and environmental characteristics of the buildings, according to the principles of conservative restoration. The recovery project was formulated after a geological and static appraisal and was conducted in compliance with current regulations, including structural improvement works, up to regular accessibility.

Il Pagliaio is an ancient agricultural shed, it totally measures about 50 square metres on two levels. Only the upper level has been recently restored as a studio apartment in which there is a kitchen, a bedroom and a bathroom with shower, in a simple and functional style with walls left in their raw state and crafted materials. The lower basement level remains in its original state as a stable with a barrel vault that continues as a natural cave below the olive grove in front of the Pagliaio.

The Masseria is a small farmhouse on two floors of approximately 50 square metres each, connected by an external staircase. On the ground floor there is a simple kitchen / dining area with a beautiful brick vaulted ceiling. On the upper floor there is a bedroom with an old fireplace and a large bathroom with shower. Even in the Masseria all the walls remain in their original raw state.

The roofs of the two buildings are wood, totally redone, with the under roof of new exposed reed mats and then planking, insulation and covering with traditional tiles. The floors are original terracotta bricks, wooden planks or white concrete screeds with a protective finish. The window frames are the original ones in wood, restored and integrated with new ones in essential wood. Heating is by air conditioning, fireplace and wood stove. The kitchens are fully equipped and use gas cylinders for cooking food. The sewage drains flow into an imhoff pit downstream with a regular constructed wetland tank.

Note: The sale price includes almost all the furniture and equipment present.

Energy Class G, EPgl nren 269.19 kWh/sqm yearly, EPgl ren 10.31 kWh/sqm yearly.

Tocco da casauria - pescara province

Tocco da Casauria is located on a hill 356 metres above sea level. Against the backdrop of the Majella mountains, it overlooks the Pescara valley and has plenty to occupy enthusiasts of hiking, mountain biking and paragliding. There is even skiing less than 35 kms away. The Majella National Park is also popular with nature lovers as it is famous for its extensive variety of flora and fauna.

The area is renowned for its production of extra virgin olive oil, fabulous wines and Centerba, a light green liqueur made from a blend of local herbs and plants. It is said to have healthy effects on the metabolism.

The town dates from Roman times and has a number of buildings of artistic and cultural interest to visit. On a practical level there are shops, banks, restaurants, bars and cafés.

Driving distances/travel times (subject to traffic)

Abruzzo International Airport - 40 km/34 min
Ancona/Le Marche Airport - 201 km/1 hr 55 min
Rome Fiumicino Airport - 200 km/1 hr 58 min
Rome Ciampino Airport - 174 km/1 hr 44 min
Adriatic Coast at Pescara - 45 km/35 min
Skiing at Passo Lanciano - 29 km/41 min

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