2 bedrooms farmhouse, 112 m²

Casalattico, Frosinone (province)

CASALE CIAMPIELLO

In the charming district of Casalvieri, in the San Pietro neighborhood, an opportunity presents itself in the form of a lovingly restored 19th century farmhouse, beckoning prospective residents with abundant rural charm. This is a very desirable farmhouse, laden with character, a haven of tranquility and waiting for fortunate new owners to put their own stamp on a fabulous property in an outstanding location.
The house, easily accessible and strategically situated at a commutable distance of around 100  kilometers from Rome, Naples, and Latina, has a very enviable regional location. It matches this advantage with an equally attractive and simply luscious setting in the environs of the magical Val di Comino. An oasis of ancient serenity and life lived in tune with nature, here we find a wonderful respite from the intensity of the city just an hour or so away by motorway. In a particularly verdant locality, in a small and beautiful gentle folding of the foothills of the mountains, Casale Ciampiello awaits new owners.

This distinguished house spans 120 square meters and has interiors graced with abundant natural light. It is open on three sides and offers marvelous picturesque vistas of the surrounding countryside and spans three levels, ground floor, first floor, and second floor. The interior is adorned with parquet style stoneware, its ash-colored elegance lending a modern and very stylish touch and imparting the interior a sophisticated and contemporary look and feel.

At the ground level entrance we are greeted by a welcoming little vestibule with steps leading  gracefully to the first floor, a generous expanse of 45 square meters, thoughtfully planned and arranged. The large living room, spanning 15 square meters, seamlessly connects to a kitchen of 20 square meters. These are united by a substantial arch and this facet allows for the possibility of creating an exquisite open living area.

The second floor is reached via an internal staircase, boasting a pretty little balcony and through a small landing we find two very spacious bedrooms. The first, a generous 17 square meters, and the second, an equally spacious 14 square meters, both sharing a refined 3 square meter bathroom adorned with tasteful tile inlays. Adding to the charm are two petite balconies that have panoramic vistas and an elegant semicircular design motif.

The ground floor, complete with an external entrance, unveils a cozy tavern comprising a 14 square meter room. Via a staircase bedecked with mackerel marble and a 3 square meter hallway we find a 10 square meter kitchen area and a 3 square meter bathroom.

Completing the property is a  15 square meter cellar, accessible from an external, independent entrance and nestled beneath the roof in a section behind the property. This cellar maintains its historic stone structure, a captivating relic from the 19th century. Additionally, a small storage room conveniently accompanies the cellar space.

While this property does require modest updates and finishing and lacks an established heating system, it offers abundant potential for creative interior design. The construction work is complete, all you have to do is add taste, flair, fun and a desire to create a wonderful new home.  This captivating abode appeals to those with a desire for the quintessential countryside living experience who do not wish to sacrifice proximity to essential services but who will enjoy the proximity of nearby natural wonders, be it the tranquil sea or the embracing mountains.

This property might be an exceptional acquisition for a discerning family yearning for a private and cozy sanctuary, a gorgeous new home. With its historical charm and contemporary build, a unique and increasingly hard to find unspoilt rural location and available at a very attractive price, this charming house is itself an invitation. An invitation to embrace ancient, authentic living and all that this remarkable place has to offer. It may be a temporary but blissful respite from the city or a new home to settle into in order to attune yourself to an older, deeper, more human rhythm. It should be added that the property could equally lend itself to an accommodation business for those growing number of travelers and holiday makers seeking out slow living, true Italian country life and a more immersive and interesting experience. Perhaps you will decide the next life for this wonderful house, perhaps it is your vision that will be made real. 

CASALVIERI AND THE CIOCIARIA
Casalvieri is one of the hilltop towns in the area of Italy called the Ciociaria, the name given to the fertile land that lies south of Rome but north of Naples, situated inland in the hills in the heart of Italy.  The Ciociaria region is within easy reach of both Rome and Naples and their respective airports. A day's shopping in Rome is a common pastime, while an even shorter drive brings you to the charming beaches south of Rome. Alternatively, drive east, and the mountains of the Abruzzo National Park await with horse trekking in the magnificent beech forests, and sparkling mountain lakes and rivers where you can swim in the heat of the summer. And at the other extreme of temperature, although Casalvieri itself is temperate, less than an hour's drive brings you to the winter ski slopes.  

Often overlooked, both by tourists and by those foreigners in search of an Italian home, in favour of the more publicised regions of Tuscany and Umbria, the Ciociaria remains largely an unspoilt gem with beautiful scenery and medieval hilltop towns. A home or second home in the Ciociaria, in the hilltop towns of Casalvieri, Arpino, Veroli, Alatri or Alvito or in the rolling countryside that surrounds them, will afford you a setting where over two thousand years of history combine with an idyllic rural Italian lifestyle, where you can still discover the 'real' Italy and take time out from the busy crowds of the larger tourist cities, while being less than ninety minutes journey from central Rome or either of Rome's two airports.

VIA ROMANA Srls and CASE & CASALI REAL ESTATE AGENCY  

Via Romana Srls is an Italian-incorporated company owned by a British/Australian Chartered Accountant and her photographer daughter, and offers a package of services to facilitate all aspects of the purchase and restoration of Italian property by overseas clients. The Via Romana team works in collaboration with various fully-licensed Italian real estate agencies including Case & Casali Real Estate Agency represented by Sig. Ciro Tomei. Sig. Tomei has been enrolled in the register of real estate agents at the Chamber of Commerce in Frosinone, Lazio since 2007, is one of the largest and most highly-regarded real estate agents in the area and has much experience in the international marketing of Italian real estate.