luxury houses for sale Abruzzo, Italy

Contemporary villa and artist's home studio, winner of prestigious international awards, including the Honorable Mention at the Fritz Höger Preis in Berlin and inclusion in the TOP 10 Private House by Designboom in 2015. Located in Manoppello, Abruzzo, this property, built in 2014, is inspired by traditional Abruzzo farmhouses. The architecture, characterized by a rectangular structure with brick cladding, is distinguished by large windows that frame spectacular views such as the Gran Sasso and Majella mountains. The central block, entirely clad in wood, develops over two levels and divides the entire space (studio and living room) into two equal portions. In the central part of the property, there is the entrance, kitchen, two bathrooms, a small library, three bedrooms, and a small utility room. On the sides of this structure, there is a large studio with a majestic panoramic window and a large living room with a glass wall overlooking the outdoor pool and the magnificent surrounding landscape. Built with great attention to modern technologies and following seismic regulations, the villa is equipped with underfloor heating (Velta), beneath which there is a ventilated crawl space built with Igloo technology that prevents rising damp or humidity formation; energy certifications and compliance certifications for systems; and certification for the natural phytodepuration system of domestic wastewater. With a cadastral area of 297 sqm (3196,88 sq ft), the property includes an agricultural land of 36,275 sqm (390460,85 sq ft), rich in cherry trees, walnuts, olive trees, and oaks, also ideal for vineyard cultivation. Additional hectares of adjacent land are also available for purchase. Strategically positioned, the villa is 190 km from Rome, 25 km from Pescara Airport, 7 km from the Majella Park, and 30 km from Gran Sasso, offering easy access to significant natural and cultural destinations. This villa offers the opportunity to fully immerse oneself in nature, living in a modern, elegant, and refined environment.

The village of Miglianico, in the province of Chieti, is situated on a hill at 130 meters above sea in the valley of the River Hole. From it you can enjoy a beautiful view, which between vineyards and cultivated fields ranges from the Adriatic Sea to the Maiella (2,795 m). It is 6 km from the A14 motorway (south-Francavilla Pescara exit); 8 km from the sea. Twenty minutes from Pescara International Airport, thirty minutes from the ski resorts, 4 km from an 18-hole Golf Club.The history of the castle dates back to the Middle Ages, but in it were found two tanks of the previous era. In fact, it was built in 1150 and served as a military garrison until the 15th century, when it passed to the Orsini family, owner of the fiefdom. In the 18th century the Valignani family lived there. In 1492 the Turks destroyed Miglianic and the castle was the only refuge for the survivors. Over time, therefore, the building has undergone various renovations, probably the last in the 1700s. During the Second World War it was the target of bombing and only a few rooms were saved, but in the 1950s the owner ing. Filippo Masci decided to restore it with his friend arch. Francesco Bonfanti and with the important contribution of Gio Ponti, proceeding to a renovation-reconstruction of the ruin, creating a work particularly interesting from an architectural point of view. The Castle has an area of about 3,000 square meters. on 4 floors with extensive disengagements.Over the years the property due mainly to its inuse and the lack of simple routine maintenance has suffered a progressive deterioration of the general condition.