Property for sale in Lago, Calabria, Italy – IHS12GB

This property is situated in a peaceful setting with stunning views just 2 minutes from the centre of the Comune of Lago (cs)  and approx. 45 mins drive north of Lamezia airport. Lago is a small town set in the hillside above Amantea with all local amenities that would be required, cafe bars, pizzeria, shops, grocers, gift shops and a central piazza for taking in the charming ambience.
Access to the property is via a private driveway and the house, which is in need of renovation or demolition & re-build, is set in approx. 3600mq of land with a variety of fruit trees, olive trees and vegetable garden. There is also a natural spring with drinkable water on the land and a water reserve for watering. The total land is approx. 60,000sqm of which most is woodland with oak trees and other varieties.
Set on 2 levels and built around 1900 the property has one room on the lower level and 2 rooms on the upper level.
Lago is conveniently positioned to explore the many traditional hilltop villages eg.  Locri and La Sila National Park, which is approx. 1 hr drive away and boasts some of the most spectacular and dramatic scenery offered in the area coupled with year-round activities such as walking, pony trekking, quad bikes and skiing.  The A3 autostrada at Falerna is a 25 minute drive away from where it is possible to access many other areas of interest including the museum housing the Bronzes of Riace at Reggio Calabria. You can also take in the healing and relaxing qualities of Thermal Springs and Health Spa located at both Lamezia -La Caronte,  and Guardia Piemontese – Terme Luigiane.
Amantea is a busy town with all the modern amenities: variety of shops and boutiques, café bars, restaurants/pizzeria, gelatarias, pharmacies, post office etc. this blends well with the charming old historical centre where you can meander through the traditional narrow streets and enjoy the true feel of Calabria, enjoy an ice cream in one of the famous gelatieria of the area and from the kerbside seats overlook the marina town and spectacular views of the sea and coastline.  The marina beach front offers beach bars and lidos and a children’s play area and a variety of seasonal activities. It also hosts many festivals and fieras during the year and a daily market selling locally grown fruit and vegetables.