#321, #481 Scoppito House in Abruzzo

Prestigious house with large garden, located 13 km away from the medieval city of l’Aquila and 8 km from the Roman amphitheater of Amiternum, one hour drive from Rome and its international airport, 100 km from the Adriatic sea beaches and 150 km from the Tyrrenian ones, 30 km from Apennine ski resorts.

This property is ideal if you want to escape from busy cities and relax in the countryside, having close all amenities.
The property is in the small picturesque village of Scoppito (300 residents) in a hilly uncontaminated environment immersed in the dry Mediterranean climate, at the border of the Gran Sasso National Park, 750 m. a.s.l.

The house, an old barn built in the XVIII century and belonged to a noble family, has been recently refurbished to meet modern standards requirements of electrical wiring and plumbing with walls insulation and solar power for production of hot water (“B” energetic standards).
It’s arranged in two levels totaling a living space of 145 m2 plus a 65 m2 cellar, with a front courtyard leading to the two entrances plus two balconies overlooking the garden.

There are 4 bedrooms, with wooden planks ceilings, and 3 bathrooms, one of which has bathtub decorated with mosaics in Gaudi-style.

There is a large sitting room with fireplace and vault ceiling, and a dining room with adjoining built in kitchen made in local precious stone, with “Castelli” bespoked tiles and maiolic stove using wood and providing central heating to the entire house (in addition to the gas-fueled one).

Chestnut doors and windows are framed with local stone.
Main portal dates back to the 18th century and also the coats of arms displaying on the façade certify the authenticity of the building.

The wide garden (200 m2) hosting a number of fruit trees and rose bushes has also a sheltered area with open space wooden oven and stone benches where you can seat and enjoy a meal in front of a breathtaking view over the mountains.

• town centre

• Electricity
• Gas
• Running water
• Sewerage
• Fireplace