Single-family detached house Contrada Buongianni 11, Laino Castello

Situated within the green lungs of the Pollino National Park, one of the jewels of our peninsula and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a rare independent residential property from the 1930s is being offered for sale. Completely renovated in the 1990s, it is arranged over two levels with an external courtyard of around 70 square metres, along with approximately 11,800 square metres of land for mixed use (forested, arable and pasture). The property offers visitors an enchanting panorama; it is impossible not to pause at the sight of a spring flowing in the adjacent land before being captivated by the atmosphere of a fascinating grotto where one can explore from various access points a tributary of the famous Lao River, which with its gorges offers a striking vista.

The ground floor comprises an entrance hall, a living room with kitchen area and fireplace, a corridor, two double bedrooms, a bathroom with tub, and a small 2 square metre balcony. The lower ground floor comprises an entrance, a purpose-built hobby room without flooring, ideal for customisation according to one's tastes and needs, a bathroom with shower, and a storeroom. The residential property has wooden double glazing with plastic shutters, and mosquito nets are present. Heating is provided by both LPG and woodburner.

The area represents a regenerating oasis; the greenery is harmonious with the tranquillity and amenity of the surroundings, offering a sense of being suspended in time within a safe and enveloping space. The location benefits from strong appeal for various types of tourism:

Sporting: rafting, trekking and kayaking can be practised on the Lao River, as well as canyoning.

Religious: the characteristic typical representations of the area are a draw for worshippers seeking to relive pages from sacred texts through artistic settings.

Adventurous: an adventure park is flagged, suitable for all the family and able to engage all senses and touch on different emotional chords.

Historical-geological: the presence of prehistoric caves with human remains is fascinating from a geological and historical viewpoint. A few kilometres from the village is an incredible archaeological site where ongoing excavations have brought to light the remains of a third to fifth century BC civilisation. The importance and quantity of finds unearthed are such as to inspire the creation of a museum. Various accommodation activities are present in the area but due to the high volume of visitors, there is ample scope for commerce. Therefore, its purchase could prove a profitable investment for those able to envision the development of a land rich in underutilised potential and opportunities owing to its relative lack of publicity. The price is EUR 79,000. For information call Fabiano Immobiliare.