House for sale near Roccaraso, Abruzzo

A charming property for sale in Abruzzo. La Casa degli Amici or 'house of friends' is aptly named. This is a big property, covering 370sqm with eight bedrooms and five bathrooms, and sits on 1800sqm of land.

This is a perfect location for skiing in Abruzzo, with the ski resort at Roccaraso 20km. Pescara and its airport are 125km away, L'Aquila 120km, Rivisondoli 24km, Scanno and the lake 44km, Pescasseroli 32km, Castel di Sangro 10km, Naples 135km, Vasto 113km, the famed spa at Caramanico Terme 82km.

Spend time with friends, cosily in front of the fireplace after a day on the slopes, listening to the snow gently falling outside. The house was created by the owner, an experiment in total harmony with the environment. There are oversized windows in the living area, a taverna that brings the panorama into the house, and security/patio doors with unbreakable glass - outdoor and indoor seem to blend. This house, in the spirit of Frank Lloyd Wright, has a rugged rocky wall lining the entire backyard. The use of local stone, Douglas fir and red brick, the intricate iron gate, the stone-laid pathway leading up to the front door and through the garden - the house comes together beautifully. Nearby we have the Parco Nazionale Di Abruzzo, horse riding, a waterpark, a golf course, tennis courts, fishing grounds, archery, a zoo and swimming pools.

The villa is on three floors. The ground floor has a taverna with fireplace, a living area with a Trani marble fireplace, a good-sized kitchen and a bathroom. The first floor has three double bedrooms and two bathrooms and the attic has three further bedrooms and a bathroom.

The home has been built surrounded by beautiful and well-tended gardens with their own underground irrigation system and forty year old pine trees that have grown to twenty-five metre giants. The house comes with three different outbuildings, a laundry room, a room that houses the technical and water lines, a storage lean-to for wood, and an open garage.

A dependance has been added for guests and relatives as this has always been a priority for the owners. It is completely separate with its own heating, electrical and water systems. It has a living area with fireplace, a corner kitchen,a bedroom, a bathroom and a small open loft bedroom.There is another small structure of about twelve square metres that can be enlarged another thirty square metres if needed.The last renovation occurred in 2004 and the general overall condition can be considered between good and excellent. This is an exceptional property to be appreciated for its unique character.

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