4 bedrooms detached house, 234 m²

Fiuggi, Frosinone (province)

Historic building for sale in the old city of Fiuggi (Fiuggi Citta), a very desirable property extending from ground level to roof level and located a few steps from the beautiful main square and the historic Theater. The house is spread over three levels above ground and also has a lovely basement with windows flush with the street. The very fine furnishings, including some unique custom-made pieces, are included in the sale. The accommodation extends to 230 m² and has several terrace and balcony areas totalling 30 m².

From the attic terrace and from the first floor balcony, you can enjoy a wonderful and panoramic view of almost the entire city of Fiuggi and the rather dreamy countryside that surrounds this historic and important old town. Forested mountains arise from rolling hills dotted with quaint villages, olive groves and vineyards. From the covered veranda of the living room and the terrace of the master bedroom we overlook the main square and the marvellous Teatro Comunale.

The house is full of character and is distributed across three floors, charming half landings and attic spaces. In the basement there is a stone-clad tavern with a table/billiard table and a fireplace, there is also a service bathroom with laundry and autoclave. Halfway up the staircase leading to the 1st floor, there is a study with window and on the first floor proper, we find the kitchen with Del Tongo solid wood furniture and a large living room with fireplace and covered veranda with toughened glass door. Both rooms are also connected by an external balcony.

Between the 1st and 2nd floor there is a bathroom complete with a shower. On the 2nd floor we find the master bedroom and a second smaller bedroom, both with access to the terrace overlooking the main square. Also on the 2nd floor there is a generous bathroom with Jacuzzi, large shower and double sink. The corridor and bedrooms are floored with a precious parquet flooring adding to the luxuriant feel. Moving up and between the 2nd floor and the attic we find another bedroom and before entering the attic there is a very charming little hallway or reading area with a large panoramic window.

The beautiful attic, with rich and intricate timbered ceilings carried on expertly restored exposed beams, consists of two partially separated rooms. These rooms could easily be converted into a kitchen and a bedroom and with the bathroom already in place, as well as the small terrace overlooking Fiuggi, a very attractive self-contained apartment is quite easily achievable.

All the windows are new in PVC and the external shutters in iron and aluminium with secure locking. The internal doors are new and of very high quality. The heating is natural gas, autonomous and separate between the living and sleeping areas. The finely decorated staircase is equipped with a fully functional Stannah stairlift. The balcony and terraces of this charming house are equipped with an automatic irrigation system. All systems and all coverings have been recently renovated. Highly served area, in addition to the Town Hall offices there is a post office, tobacconist, bars, restaurants etc. In front of the house, there is a large free car park. 

Fiuggi is an ancient settlement and through the ages was widely known for its healing waters (Acqua di Fiuggi) and long and storied history. Many famous individuals visited here and the medicinal properties of the water attracted attention from across europe. It is therefore in effect a very ancient spa town and this is reflected in the streets and the rather grand buildings which are the envy of other towns in the area. The house offered for sale in this listing is located in the very centre of the old town, the upper part of the city elevated above the surrounding area and is as pretty to look at from afar as it is when wandering the quiet neighbourhoods, charming streets and lively public spaces. 

Fiuggi is one of the major medieval hilltop towns in the area of Italy called the Ciociaria, the name given to the fertile land that lies south of Rome but north of Naples, situated inland in the hills in the heart of Italy.  The Ciociaria region is within easy reach of both Rome and Naples and their respective airports. A day's shopping in Rome is a common pastime, while an even shorter drive brings you to the charming beaches south of Rome. Alternatively, drive east, and the mountains of the Abruzzo National Park await with horse trekking in the magnificent beech forests, and sparkling mountain lakes and rivers where you can swim in the heat of the summer. And at the other extreme of temperature, although Fiuggi itself is temperate, less than an hour's drive brings you to the winter ski slopes.  

Often overlooked, both by tourists and by those foreigners in search of an Italian home, in favour of the more publicised regions of Tuscany and Umbria, the Ciociaria remains largely an unspoilt gem with beautiful scenery and medieval hilltop towns. A home or second home in the Ciociaria, in the hilltop towns of Fiuggi, Arpino, Veroli, Alatri or Alvito or in the rolling countryside that surrounds them, will afford you a setting where over two thousand years of history combine with an idyllic rural Italian lifestyle, where you can still discover the 'real' Italy and take time out from the busy crowds of the larger tourist cities, while being less than ninety minutes journey from central Rome or either of Rome's two airports.