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“Torre Martinetti Bianchi”
Description
Old tower dating back to the 15th century, placed on the hills of Silvi (in province of Teramo) 2 kms far away from the beaches of the Adriatic sea and 12 kms from the town of Pescara. The panoramic position of the building inspires a special impression of quietness for a pleasant stay in the Abruzzo country, where it’s possible to take a walk among the many century-old olive yards.
The building that for decades was farm and dwelling for the family living there, has been totally restored in 2000 by the family itself and adapted as summer residence.
The building includes two flats and develops on three levels. The little garden enclosed with English-style lawn, surrounds the house.
The flat on the ground-floor has: walk-in, entrance, a library room, large bathroom with bath and shower, double room and an eventual second room. It is furnished with period furniture and equipped with independent heating system, television and mosquito net. Main door and windows have security gratings and alarm system. The rooms have cross and barrel vaults and terracotta floors.
The flat on the first floor has: walk-in, entrance with old staircase, large dining room with fireplace with lovely view onto the sea and Maiella chain, double bedroom, second room, kitchen and bathroom. It is furnished with period furniture and equipped with independent heating system, television, mosquito net and alarm system. Main door and windows have security gratings and shutters.
The Tower is accessible through large and comfortable stair. It is put at disposal by the tenant of the first floor. It is composed of two little rooms full of light and panoramic.
Surroundings
The tower is near the beach of Silvi with bathing establishments and restaurants; it is three kilometres away from the magnificent and wild beach of the Torre of Cerrano (sea park), also famous for the fascinating pine-wood where it is possible to walk, to ride a bicycle or to go jogging. Taxi service is available on telephone reservation (fare 2 Euros per taxi-ride).
In the vicinity there are the old villages of Silvi, Atri, Città S.Angelo, Penne and Loreto Aprutino, well-known for their architecture, local craft and wine-and-food specialities (excellent oil an wine).
In 40 minutes it is possible to reach the marvellous National Park of Maiella, or of Gran Sasso-Monti della Laga and in one hour the Abruzzo National Park.
The towns of Pescara and Montesilvano offer several pubs, restaurants, cinemas, museums and an excellent programming of performances and cultural events. Pescara is well connected with Croatia coasts by hydrofoil and ship leaving daily. In only a couple of hours it is also possible to reach the Tremiti Islands.
