On the Pelješac peninsula, in a small hamlet close to the beaches of Divna and Duba, stands a stone villa whose oldest part dates back about 340 years. The house has been fully renovated with great attention to detail. Every stone has been worked and carefully fitted into the whole. It is this story of materials and handcraft that gives the villa a character that cannot be reproduced in a new build. The ground floor opens into a large living room with a dining area, beneath a stone arch that leads into the billiards area. Terracotta floors, rough stone walls and wooden ceiling beams create a warm atmosphere, and underfloor heating ensures comfortable living outside the summer months as well. The ground floor also includes a daytime living area, a storage room and a wine cellar with brick walls and bottle shelves. A stone staircase leads to the first floor, where there is another spacious dining area, a kitchen and a living room, along with two bedrooms with their own bathrooms. On the second floor there are two more bedrooms, also with bathrooms, and wooden stairs lead up to the attic, an open space with a skylight that is currently used as a children’s sleeping area. Between the floors there is a concrete slab, and wood is used only for the ceilings. All rooms are air-conditioned, the windows have mosquito screens, and an indoor fireplace is an integral part of the house. The installation for a sauna is already in place. The outdoor space is shaped with the same care as the interior. A large stone terrace in front of the house opens onto views of green hills and mountain peaks, and behind the house there is a completely private terrace for quiet moments. The automated swimming pool with robotic cleaning, measuring 25 × 5 metres, is surrounded by stone walls and olive trees, with a jacuzzi and a bar. Next to the pool are an outdoor kitchen with a WC and an outdoor fireplace by the terrace, and a covered parking area and a technical room with automated equipment complete the property. The location is a particular advantage. The beaches of Divna and Duba are nearby, and larger towns with shops, restaurants and everything needed for daily life are a short drive away. Yet the villa is far enough away to guarantee peace and quiet, with no one living in the neighbourhood, so nothing disturbs the silence. The villa has proven demand on the rental market, with bookings achieved even outside the summer months. This makes it equally suitable for two types of buyers: those looking for their own peaceful retreat, a place for holidays and family gatherings, and those who want an outstanding property with which they can continue to operate in tourism, without any initial investment.

4 bedroom house with swimming pool

Duba Pelješka, Dubrovnik-Neretva, Croatia

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