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The Apartment Situated on the ground floor of a villa with 3 double bedrooms and sleeping 6 the apartment is ideally situated, being close to the lovely historic hilltop towns of both Loreto Aprutino and Penne, including the beautiful WWF lake at Penne. The apartment is 20 minutes drive from both the coast, with its lovely clean golden sands and the Gran Sasso Mountains, the highest in the Apennines. It is also just a short pleasant walk from various restaurants, shops and bars. The apartment is situated off a very quiet private road, which serves just one further property, meaning passing traffic is at a minimum. There are open views from every direction. If you decide to 'eat in' you can relax in your own private patio area, with the use of a fixed barbecue, set amongst 3 acres of olive groves. The property is also suitable for children in which swings and a slide are available to keep the younger ones entertained. From the patio area, you get far reaching views over the countryside with the impressive Maiella Mountains in the back ground, where glorious sunsets can be observed. A lovely 15 minute walk takes you to the ruined tower of Raone, which dates back to the 11th Century. From this area you get 360 degree views of the area including the two mountain ranges of the Maiella and the Gran Sasso. The tower is situated on public land so is a great place to enjoy a picnic and a glass or two of the local vino as you sit back and watch the sun go down. Plenty of wildlife can be seen on the walk to and from the tower. Wild boar, hares and owls are regular sights. If you want to leave your car at home there is a restaurant, bar and a supermarket just 15 minutes walk away, along a straight, quiet, pleasant road. A further 5 minutes walk takes you to the village of Passo Cordone with a whole host of other bars and shops, so you can forget the car and try the local produce. If you want a quiet night in enjoying a relaxing evening eating and drinking then the only excitement you will have is watching the geese in the field opposite and then the further excitement of watching them being rounded up, Loreto Aprutino style! |
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