3 bedrooms historic apartment, 118 m²

Serra d'Aiello, Cosenza (province)

The characteristic property is situated in the pretty hilltop village of Serra d Aiello and has spectacular views. Serra D’ Aiello is approx. 25 mins drive north of Lamezia Terme airport.  The Village has 2 Grocery shops, 2 Bars, a Restaurant, Chemist. Post Office. & Hairdresser etc. as well as a weekly market. A school & local bus service.
The nearest beach is 10 minutes away at Campora San Giovanni, a busy little town with lovely pavement Cafe's & Restaurants. It also has the best modern Supermarket and furniture stores in the area. Amantea, which is a larger popular seaside town with a long promenade, is approx. 15 minute drive further north. It is a busy town 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 and a small Acqua Park, children’s play area and a variety of seasonal activities. It also hosts many festivals and fieras during the year and a daily market selling locally grown fruit and vegetables. It has a good railway station which gives easy access to anywhere on the west coast.

Within a short drive of Serra d’ Aiello is the town of Lamezia/Nicastro, where there is a vast array of amenities afforded by the principle town for the area together with a zone of archaeological interest and within easy reach is the thermal springs of Lamezia Terme – and Health Spa – La Caronte. The Property is also conveniently positioned to explore many other traditional villages and the stunning National Park of La Sila is approx. 1 ½ hour drive away, 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. Within easy reach via the Autostrada A3 is Reggio Calabria where you will find the Museum that houses the Bronzes of Riace among many other articles of archaeological interest
Access to the property, of approx. 118msq, is through an entrance off the street into the lounge. The living area comprises ample sized fitted kitchen, lounge, 2 rooms, a small area where the wood burning fireplace is located and a bathroom.  Stairs lead to the upper level where there are 2 bedrooms and a bathroom. A balcony off the main bedroom overlooks the town’s narrow streets and has distant sea views. The house does require some modernisation but the structure is sound and as it’s a traditional building benefits from thick stone walls. A basement cellar is located under the property which can be used as storage and has a wood burning fireplace.
There is piece of land which is 10,000 msq with a variety of olive and fruit that can be purchased separately.
Property Features:
      Fitted kitchen with separate lounge
      3 – 4  double bedrooms. 
      2 bathrooms; 1 with bath, 1 with shower
      Small balcony off the bedroom with sea views
      Mostly white aluminium single glazed windows with shutters, some windows have mosquito screens
      Mains gas is available. 2 Air conditioning units
Distance to the sea: 8km