Patrician residence dating back '700 overlooking the sea in Rossano / Calabria

Property summary

Patrician residence dating back '700 overlooking the sea in Rossano / Calabria
Imposing entrance through a gated archway with the family crest that opens onto a 6000 m2 courtyard.
The building on the right of the courtyard, has arched porticos and develops on two floors with a terraced corridor for a total of approx. 650 m2.
To the left of the courtyard a full height one floor of 340 m2 with flat roof offering a terrace space of the same size.
The property, as well as the main residence of the noble family, was a working farm that produced olive oil and possibly citrus fruits orchards typical of this area.

The landlord residence develops over 3 floors on regular rectangular shape of about 400 m2 per floor.
Majority of the original features of the property have been preserved including the press used for the extraction of the oil.
Ancient olive trees adorn the courtyard and the adjacent land for a total of 53 plants.
The landlord employed 150/200 people for the farm seasonal needs, that also lived in situ.
A Chapple completes the cobblestone courtyard. There are also outbuildings for a total of 1.500 m2 outside the courtyard and separate from the main structure.

Important aspects of this property are, the attractive view of the Ionian Sea that is only 5 km away, and the town of Rossano that is just a few minutes away with a complete selection of services.
The entire property, also including 4000 m2 of olive grove, is completely fenced by a handmade stone wall typical of this area.
The size and position of this property make it open to various options for its renovation. It is not difficult to imagine a luxury tourist facility with swimming pool and tennis court, or a selection of different sizes abodes for full time or seasonal living even for retired management.
The Ionian Sea within easy reach of the Greek islands enhance places of interest to visit as well as national parks 40km away.
Its location is well connected by newly built motorway, airports are approx. 1 hours away.