Luxury 19th Century villa by the sea, around 20 minutes from the centre of Trieste. Surface area of 570 sq.m. beautifully restored with lift and high-quality materials including Carrara marble bathrooms, wooden floors and wainscoting. 1.5 hectares of land with small vineyard and olive grove.

## Geographic position

Located in a small municipality, just 15 km from Trieste, which can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, stands this small, nineteenth-century, renovated castle with its magnificent view of the sea and about a hectare and a half of garden.

The dwelling has a gross floor area of 570 sqm, spread over three levels, in addition to the turrets. It consists of a living room, a lounge with a fireplace, a dining room and a kitchen on the ground floor. There are three bedrooms and two bathrooms on the first floor and two ancillary rooms in one of the turrets. On the basement floor there is a den, a laundry room, a cellar, two storage rooms and a bathroom.

The nearest airport is that of Gorizia Ronchi dei Legionari (58 km), which can be reached in about 45 minutes, while that of Ljubljana (Slovenia) can be reached in about an hour and a quarter (128 km).

## Description of buildings

The property consists of a single unit, spread over three levels, in addition to the turrets.
On the ground floor, a large main living room, dominated by an oval-shaped mezzanine, introduces us to the kitchen and the dining room or to a conservatory area at the back. Opposite, there is a porch with a panoramic sea views.
The first floor is used as the sleeping another two bedrooms (one of which has a balcony) and a bathroom.

In the first turret, there are two ancillary rooms, currently used as a little study and small lounge. In the second turret, a lift that serves all the floors has been installed.

The roof floor is completely terraced and used as a sunroof.

Lastly, on the basement floor, there is a den with a kitchen, a laundry room, a bathroom, a cellar and two storage rooms.

The property also includes a small outbuilding in need of renovation, currently used as a warehouse, but intended for use as a living space.

Energy efficiency class: G.
EPI: 257.

## State and finishing

The villa has been recently renovated. It is in excellent condition and has high quality finishes.
The floors are made from large wooden planks of exotic wood (Mutenye) and Carrara marble has been used in the bathrooms. The plastering has a Venetian calce rasata finish and, in the living area, it is alternated with charming wood panelling and custom-made concealed wardrobes.

## State and finishing

The villa has been recently renovated. It is in excellent condition and has high quality finishes.
The floors are made from large wooden planks of exotic wood (Mutenye) and Carrara marble has been used in the bathrooms. The plastering has a Venetian calce rasata finish and, in the living area, it is alternated with charming wood panelling and custom-made concealed wardrobes.

## External areas

The property is complemented by about 1.5 hectares of private garden and the area surrounding the house is lawned, with trees and bushes typical of Mediterranean vegetation (Oak, Pine, Acacia, Hibiscus, Walnut and Broom trees), a small vineyard and an olive grove. The remaining area is woodland, stretching as far as the sea.

By requesting the proper authorization, it would be possible to build a swimming pool and a well for drawing water.

On the edge of the property there is a communal wooded area, where building is prohibited, in which you will find nature and hiking trails.

## Use and potential uses

The property was designed and renovated to be lived in on an ongoing basis and is perfect as a main representative residence. Thanks to its panoramic position, as well as its proximity to the sea and the beautiful beaches of Croatia, it is without doubt also a good solution for those looking for a high level holiday home.