Property for sale in Longobardi, Calabria, Italy – IHS39MB

Located directly on the beach front and furnished to a high standard this detached property is located in the Comune of Longobardi approx 40 mins drive north of Lamezia airport.The garden gate opens straight onto the beach, so you can enjoy the views of the coastline. The house, approx. 162msq on 2 levels and approx. 225sqm of garden with irrigation system. Entering on the ground level there is a large lounge with patio doors leading onto a spacious terrace, dining area, kitchen with store area and access onto the terrace, 1 bedroom, and bathroom. The terrace with balustrades and awnings leads onto the garden with trees and flower boarders and a gate that opens onto the beach.  In the garden there is also workshop.
Internally there is an elevator that leads to the first floor and externally steps. First floor comprises 2 good sized bedrooms both with en-suite bathrooms. Both bedrooms have patio doors leading onto a balcony area with portico which overlooks the garden and sea. There is also a small study area.To the front of the property is an entrance with electric gate and parking area.
Longobardi Marina has all the local amenities that would be required; supermarkets, pizzeria, pharmacy, restaurants etc, along with a variety of beach lidos during the summer months.  The historical centre located 10 minutes’ drive up from the marina and dominating the entrance to the historical centre is The Church of the Madonna dell’Assunta, known as San Francesco da Paola, dating back to the 17th century.  The interior is divided into two naves connected by three large arches resting on large rectangular pillars. In the upper part, the building has a large dome, corresponding to the altar area, and three smaller ones, placed on the internal chapels of the minor nave – these are distinct features that can be seen from most vantage points in the historical centre.
On 7th June 1824 Luigi Miceli, a prominent politician was born there. He studied law and later, Miceli himself became Minister of Agriculture, Industry and Commerce during the Cairoli government from 1879-1881, and of the Crispi government from 1888-1891.
The towns of Amantea and Paola are only a short drive away where there is a large array of shops, bars, restaurants to be found, again beach bars and lido during the summer months. Many of the local towns host local and festivals throughout the year.
 Longobardi is also conveniently positioned to explore many other traditional villages and the stunning National Park of La Sila is approx. 1 ½ hour drive away, where you can take advantage of the many year-round activities that are on offer, including walking, pony trekking, quad bikes and in the winter months, skiing. Within easy reach via the Autostrada A3 is Reggio Calabria where you will find the Museum that houses the Bronzes of Riace among many other articles of archaeological interest. Close by are other villages offering seasonal activities such as mountain biking at Belmonte Calabro, kite surfing at Gizzeria, rafting at Scalea to name a few.