Arce, Frosinone, Lazio, Italy

Discover the enchantment of living in one of the most picturesque villages of Ciociaria, where history and beauty blend together creating a unique atmosphere. We present an exceptional purchase opportunity in Rocca D'Arce, located in Piazza S. Cataldo, with breathtaking views over the Liri valley. The apartment is part of a historic building dating back to the 1700s, and was, completely renovated in 2005.

The entrance from the charming Via Conte Bassavilla introduces you to a kitchen, equipped with a thermo-fireplace for optimal comfort, which opens onto a private courtyard, ideal for outdoor convivial moments.

The large living room, characterized by a rustic style and exposed stone walls, is lit by large windows and gives access to a generous balcony.

The current layout then has a further sitting room/study, which also has doors onto the balcony, followed by the bedroom, which opens onto a terrace, perfect for outdoor breakfasts or aperitifs with friends.

There is also a bathroom on this level.

The two rooms on the lower floor are currently used as a garage and as a study work room with an ensuite bathroom, but they were previously a shop, and could still be used as such - ideal for artists or artisanal workers. There is also a small rock grotto for storing wine.

The property is equipped with methane gas heating, radiators, a 1,000-liter autoclave, and aluminum window frames with double glazing, ensuring all the necessary comfort.

This proposal represents the ideal solution for those wishing to escape from the city frenzy and immerse themselves in the tranquility of a historic village, without giving up the comfort and charm of a home with a unique character.



ROCCA D'ARCE AND THE CIOCIARIA

Rocca d'Arce looks out over the Liri valley, perched on a rock spur at 500 m. Megalithic walls are still visible, and below them the beautiful and compact historic centre, unmistakably medieval, descends the hillside. The imposing Church of S. Bernardo, and beyond that the Church of S. Rocco and that of S. Agostino complete the town. Nearer the valley below, there is the main town of Arce, which has many events and festivals, and the new town in the valley, with its train station, large supermarkets etc.

The Ciociaria region is within easy reach of both Rome and Naples and their respective airports. A day's shopping in Rome is a common pastime, while an even shorter drive brings you to the charming beaches south of Rome. Alternatively, drive east, and the mountains of the Abruzzo National Park await with horse trekking in the magnificent beech forests, and sparkling mountain lakes and rivers where you can swim in the heat of the summer. And at the other extreme of temperature, although Rocca d'Arce itself is temperate, less than an hour's drive brings you to the winter ski slopes.

Often overlooked, both by tourists and by those foreigners in search of an Italian home, in favour of the more publicized regions of Tuscany and Umbria, the Ciociaria remains largely an unspoilt gem with beautiful scenery and medieval hilltop towns. A home or second home in the Ciociaria, in the hilltop towns of Arpino, Veroli, Rocca d'Arce or in the rolling countryside that surrounds them, will afford you a setting where over two thousand years of history combine with an idyllic rural Italian lifestyle, where you can still discover the 'real' Italy and take time out from the busy crowds of the larger tourist cities, while being less than ninety minutes journey from central Rome or either of Rome's two airports.


VIA ROMANA Srls and CASE & CASALI REAL ESTATE AGENCY

Via Romana Srls is an Italian-incorporated company owned by a British/Australian Chartered Accountant and her photographer daughter, and offers a package of services to facilitate all aspects of the purchase and restoration of Italian property by overseas clients. The Via Romana team works in collaboration with various fully-licensed Italian real estate agencies including Case & Casali Real Estate Agency represented by Sig. Ciro Tomei. Sig. Tomei has been enrolled in the register of real estate agents at the Chamber of Commerce in Frosinone, Lazio since 2007 and has much experience in the international marketing of Italian real estate.