Moradia com terraço 2 quartos, 80 m²

Belmonte Calabro, Cosenza (província)

This beautiful historical property is located in the Comune of Belmonte Calabro (cs), approx 50 mins drive north of Lamezia Terme airport and from its elevated position benefits from both stunning views of the coast and mountains.
Retaining many of its original features after some renovation by its current owners the house is ideal for entertaining with its large dining area which opens out onto the terrace – relax and enjoy the stunning sunsets with a glass of wine!
Enter into the property through a traditional wooden door into a spacious entrance hall with a wooden beamed ceiling and marble effect tiled floor. Off the hall is the bathroom with bath and separate shower, one bedroom which again has wooden beamed ceilings and then into the spacious dining room. The dining room is an ideal size for an 8-place table and chairs and still have plenty of room to entertain. It is now furnished with some period pieces of furniture giving it that authentic feel. Double doors open out onto the terrace from where there are spectacular views of the mountains and coastline.
Some period pieces also furnish the spacious lounge which also has another dining area and doors which open onto a Juliet balcony with more of those amazing views!
The second bedroom has a wooden beamed ceiling and the traditional tiled floor.  Modernisation to the kitchen has bene carried out which includes fitted units, hob, oven and fridge/freezer and a breakfast bar.
This level is approx. 80sqm and there is an attic space that can be accessed from a door in the entrance hall – this could be opened up but does require work to the roof and planning permissions.
Belmonte Calabro, a fortified Medieval village with some of its well-preserved walls still visible today, is one of the most interesting and well-preserved in the Southern Tyrrhenian area. The typically Medieval layout of archways and steep steps; traditional houses along narrow, winding cobbled streets open into small piazzas where one can sit and enjoy the local ambiance. It offers a variety of local amenities as well as beautiful churches, a restaurant and café bars.  
From its elevated position the village overlooks Belmonte Marina, a 10-minute drive away and it provides all local amenities: grocery shops, butcher, bakery, café bars, post office etc. together with a beach front that offers a variety of beach bars and lidos and a diving school during the summer months. There is also a mountain biking school offering excursions either with your own bike or bikes for hire. Tomato farming is of great importance for the area and the local tomatoes, large and tasty are called “Pomodoro di Belmonte” have received the PDO (Protected Designation Origin) status. Dried figs are also of high quality and well-recognized specialties: in 1910, the first producers were from Belmonte and are still producing excellent products today!!.
Amantea is a 10 minute drive south and 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.
The SS18 and the Autostrada A3 are easily accessible from where you can explore the many traditional Italian villages and the spectacular National Park of La Sila which offers year-round activities such as hiking, pony trekking, quad biking 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 easy access from where the property is located.
Property Features:
      Peaceful location with excellent sea/mountain views
      Terrace with spectacular views
      Spacious property ideal for relaxing or entertaining
      Many original features.
      Large lounge & separate dining room
      2 spacious bedrooms
      Fitted kitchen with breakfast bar
      Distance to the beach: approx. 7km ( 15 mins)
Calabria Property Services does have the necessary contacts to assist with any work required