4 Bed Villa for sale
Catanzaro, Cantanzaro, Calabria, Italy
Full Description
Less than 40 minutes (38km) from Lamezia Terme Airport and Lamezia Centrale train station in the Comune of Catanzaro, locality Gagliano is this attractive, detached villa. It is also just 30 minutes’ to the Ionian coast and beach locations such as Catanzaro Lido with Soverato Marina, Lido di Squillace, and more only a few km further along the coast so ideally situated for those who like to be located on the outskirts of the city but close to the coast to enjoy some beach days!
Access via an electric gate and set in mature gardens, the property is on 2 levels and approx. 400sqm. The ground floor living space comprises an entrance hall, large lounge, separate study with fireplace, guest bathroom and access into a laundry area & storeroom, fitted kitchen with dining area and snug with open fireplace.
The upper level has 4 bedrooms, the master bedroom has an ensuite bathroom and patio doors leading onto a balcony. 2 other spacious bedrooms and a 4th bedroom that is being used as an upper-level day room now, this has access onto a terrace.
The property has been well maintained by its current owners who lived there permanently until recently. The heating is run by mains gas and the windows are Douglas fir with aluminium roll shutters.
Externally, there is approx. 1500sqm of driveway & gardens set with mature trees and shrubs. A garage to the rear of the property is accessed via the driveway and has access directly into the house.
Within a short drive is the city of Catanzaro, Calabria’s capital city, known as the "City between two seas" because it is located on the isthmus separating the Ionian and Tyrrhenian Seas. The artisanal production of silk and fabrics earned Catanzaro international fame in the silk industry until the 19th century.
The city now boasts modern cultural facilities, such as the new Politeama Theater, the San Giovanni monumental complex, home to major exhibitions, the "Magna Grecia" open-air Arena, and the "Casalinuovo" Auditorium.
Perched on a panoramic hill Catanzaro's centre is reached by a historic bridge, the iconic Ponte Bisantis, a futuristic work by engineer Riccardo Morandi. The main thoroughfare of the city Corso Mazzini is lined with shops, bars, and monuments, you can also visit several important buildings including the current Catanzaro Cathedral which stands on the ruins of the ancient cathedral, built in 1121 during the Norman era. Another exquisitely crafted church is the Baroque Church of Monte dei Morti, which houses several 17th-century works.
Looking for the beach then it’s just a stone's throw away! The city's marina, Catanzaro Lido approx. 18km, is the capital's Blue Flag seaside resort, offering family-friendly lidos, a public beach, a marina, a promenade, and numerous clubs that liven up the nightlife all year round.
Nearby Soverato Marina also offers white sandy beaches, unforgettable sea views, and the kind of food that the calabrese are proud of. Partake in a lazy lunch at a beachfront trattoria and an afternoon dip in crystal clear water, you'll get a real taste of what Calabria is all about.
Read more