2 bedrooms historic apartment, 110 m²

Falconara Albanese, Cosenza (province)

This traditional, character property is located in the historical centre of Falconara Albanese (cs), approx 50 mins drive north of Lamezia airport.
Falconara Albanese has its origins dating back many years to occupation from the Albanians and it still retains some of its traditions, although it is now a more traditional Italian village with its narrow streets and stone built properties.
The village itself has a variety of local amenities and the property is a 8km drive from the marina village of Torremezzo which benefits from a parade of café bars/gelateria, grocery shops, post office, pharmacy, aqua park, Go Kart track etc. and during the summer months a number of beach bars and lidos.
Torremezzo is conveniently positioned to explore the many traditional villages and to access the stunning National Park of La Sila where you can take advantage of the many year round activities that are on offer, including walking, pony trekking, quad bikes and in the winter months, skiing.  . Scuba diving and white-water rafting are activities that can be found nearby for the sportier types! While Thermal Springs and Spas can be found at short drive away at both Guardia Piemontese – Terme Luiguane or Lamezia – La Caronte. The towns of Amantea and Paola are a 15 minute drive in each direction and as well as offering year round facilities and activities host a number of festivals and markets. They are both busy towns with all the modern amenities: variety of shops and boutiques, café bars, restaurants/pizzeria, gelatarias, pharmacies, post office etc. which blends well with the charming old historical centre where you can meander through the traditional narrow streets and enjoy the true feel of Calabria.  The marina beach fronts offer beach bars and lidos, children’s play areas and a variety of seasonal activities.
From its elevated position this property of approx. 110 mq has spectacular views of the village centre and towards the coastline. It is a traditional property that has been renovated to a very high standard and retains some of the original features including 2 sections in the lounge floor where original tiles have been restored and incorporated into the new floor. The apartment is located on the second floor from the main entrance but has a second entrance to the rear which opens directly into the entrance hall, additionally there are 2 bedrooms, large lounge/ diner, bathroom, utility room and kitchen. Central heating can be generated via a pellet fire in the lounge or mains gas. The windows are mahogany, double glazed with mosquito screens and shutters.
Property Features:
       Large lounge with some original features & doors opening onto the balcony
       Pellet fire with central heating or mains gas option
       Fitted kitchen with patio doors opening onto the balcony
       2 good sized bedrooms
       Large bathroom and separate utility room
       Tiled balcony of approx. 5mq with awnings
       Mahogany double-glazed windows with mosquito screens & shutters


Distance to the sea: 8km. 15 mins. drive