1 bedroom historic apartment, 55 m²

Serra d'Aiello, Cosenza (province)

The characteristic property, which does need renovation, 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. 56msq, is via steps leading to an entrance off the street with a room off to the left then opening into a room used as a bedroom at the moment. Stairs lead to the upper level where there is a kitchen and a bathroom. The house does require  modernisation/renovation work but the structure is sound and as it’s a traditional building benefits from thick stone walls. Compact but ideal for a get away bolt hole.
Property Features:
      Traditional village location.
      Does require some renovation
      Ideal lock & leave get away property
      Distance to the sea: 8km

We do have the necessary contacts to assist with the renovation of this property.