3 bedrooms house, 133 m²

Falconara Albanese, Cosenza (province)

This property, with stunning views of the coastline and the Eoliean islands, is situated in the locality of San Martino in the Comune of Falconara Albanese (cs), approx 45 mins drive north of Lamezia airport.
From its elevated position this property has a spectacular view of the coast. It is an independent property surrounded by well-kept gardens of approx. 3,500 square meters and consists of 2 levels; about 133sqm each - the ground floor entrance into the hallway and leading off the hallway is a large lounge with dining area, patio doors lead onto the balcony from where you can enjoy the superb views. The eat in fitted kitchen also has access onto the balcony. There are 3 good sized bedrooms; the master with patio doors opening out to the balcony. The bathroom has a bath and shower option. There is a second bathroom that requires finishing.
The lower level is the same size as the upper level but does require finishing, at the moment it is used for storage.
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 3 minute drive from the marina village of Torremezzo which benefits from a parade of café bars/gelateria, grocery shops, post office, pharmacy, 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.
Close by are the Thermal Springs at Guardia Piemontese offering curative mineral waters and mud baths for a variety of conditions with the Terme Luigiane providing Spa treatments from May to October.  Located at the Grand Hotel San Michele at Cetraro, approx. 40 mins drive north there is a 9-hole golf course. Kite surfing at Gizzeria is another option as is rafting at Scalea, both within an hours drive from where the property is located.
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. this 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 front offers beach bars and lidos, children’s play areas and a variety of seasonal activities.

Property Features:
The first-floor level comprises an entrance hall leading into a large lounge with patio doors leading onto a balcony from where there are unbroken views of the sea.
A wood burning fire in the lounge controls the central heating
Large kitchen with access onto the balcony
3 large bedrooms – the master having access onto the balcony
One large family bathroom and a second bathroom requires finishing.
Aluminium double-glazed windows / ceramic tiled floors
Ground floor:  requires finishing but has independent access and could be used as a separate apartment.
Externally, there are well maintained gardens including a variety of fruit & olive trees, to the front and a large terrace at the upper level.
  Distance to the sea: 5 km
We have been advised that some furniture is included in the asking price