This tastefully renovated stone house near Rovinj has retained its original charm and character, while being adapted to modern standards. With one bedroom and two bathrooms, it is ideal as a cottage for a small family who wants an authentic experience of staying in a stone house while exploring the surroundings of Rovinj, Bale and other neighboring towns.

From the outside, the house has been slightly renovated, highlighting the natural beauty of the stone walls enriched with patina, which gives it a strong and historic look. The interior follows a simple, warm decoration style with an emphasis on wood and stone. The ground floor is designed as an open space with a connected living room, kitchen and dining room, while the bathroom is in a separate room. Tiles with a traditional pattern extend throughout the ground floor, blending perfectly with the stone walls and wooden elements.

A double staircase leads to the upper floor, with the lower leg made of massive old stone steps, while the upper leg is modernly shaped from oak treads. The first floor offers a bedroom and an additional bathroom, with thick rustic wood floors that complement the stone walls and old wooden beams in the ceiling.

The exit from the living room leads to a covered terrace on the west side of the house, providing excellent protection from the sun and rain and enough space for the whole family to enjoy. A special attraction on the terrace is a beautiful fireplace made of solid stone with a large opening for grilling.

The remaining part of the yard is simply landscaped with a lawn and a path made of stone slabs, surrounded by a traditional stone dry wall.

Location

In Istria, you can come across stunning nature, prehistoric structures, ancient and medieval towns that have captured almost every hill with characteristic streets, a square, a church and a town lodge. Rural environment in the vicinity of Rovinj, is the perfect starting point for discovering attractions and facilities near the house:
Sea | Beach 14 km
Services | Food store 3,5 km - Cafe or bar 300 m - Elementary School 3,5 km - Health center 15 km - Pharmacy 3,5 km
Sports and fun | Soccer field 3,5 km - Basketball court 3,5 km
Nearby towns | Svetvinčenat 9 km - Bale 11 km
Traffic | Pula Airport 32 km
Attractions | Abandoned medieval town Dvigrad 6 km - Cave Feštinsko Kraljevstvo 15 km

Layout

The traditionally renovated house, with 96 square meters, is spread over two floors, namely the ground floor and the 1st floor.
Ground floor | The entrance to the house is on the ground floor. This 62,00 m² floor includes a living room with kitchen and dining room, a covered terrace, one bathroom and a staircase.
First floor | Internal wooden stairs lead to the upper level, that is to the 1st floor. This 34,00 m² level features one bedroom, one bathroom and an anteroom.

The three most important rooms in this house are
The living room with kitchen and dining room | Ground floor - Southwest facing - Exit to the covered terrace - Spacious living room - Visible wooden beams contribute to the warm atmosphere - Two-seater - Coffee table - TV - Single-line kitchen - Traditional design - Equipped with household appliances - Stove - Oven - Refrigerator with freezer
The covered terrace | Ground floor - Southwest facing - Stone hearth - Wooden table - 4 Chairs - Bench
The bedroom | First floor - Northwest facing - Traditionally renewed interior with visible stone walls and wooden beams - Double bed

Parking spaces

• Parking for two cars

About the house

The entrance to the house is on the ground floor level, from the northwest side, and vertical communication takes place via an internal staircase. The basic architectural characteristics of this thoroughly renovated two-story building are:
• Floors | Ground floor + First floor
• Orientation | Southwest
• External walls | Stone wall
• Wooden floor structure
• Roof | Pitched roof covered with clay tiles
• Built approx. in 1900
• Thoroughly renovated 2024

Furniture

Furniture | All furniture is included in the price
Joinery | Wooden joinery with double glazing - Wooden shutters - Wooden entry door - Classic interior doors
Heating and cooling | Air conditioning - Electric boiler - Bathroom radiator
Flooring | Top quality ceramic tiles - Plank floor

Outdoor space

Equipment | Automatic irrigation
Fences | Old stone wall

Services

• Connection to the power grid | 5,5 kW
• Connection to the water supply network
• Septic tank
• Paved public access road

Real estate status

The land is located entirely within the boundaries of the construction area.

Documentation

Extracted documents | Usage permission

Area calculation

The area of the house (96,00 m²) includes the areas of these spaces:
Living area (Ground floor + First floor) = 72,00 m²*
Covered terrace (Ground floor) = 24,00 m²*
*Areas are calculated with coefficient c= 1,00
Data source = Unofficial measurment of the space

The total land area including the footprint of the building(s) amounts to 186 square meters.
Data source = Cadastre data