House of Character For Sale in Lija

Lija - Spectacular residence located in a quaint alley within the sought after, historic "Three villages". The entire estate which covers a footprint of over 1 tumolo has recently undergone a meticulous restoration that respects old historical features whilst accommodating an inventive blend of old and modern. Upon entering one is greeted with a welcoming wide entry hall featuring an architectural stone slab ceiling "tal-Qasba" with "kileb" which leads to a spacious L-shaped open plan living featuring a log fireplace and a large kitchen/dining that open onto a substantial private outdoor area measuring circa 1000sqm consisting of a garden and large entertaining terrace housing a spacious pool. A guest bathroom, shower & central courtyard complete the ground floor level. Four bedrooms (three with en-suite) and a sheltered gallery with good seating area overlooking the internal courtyard are on the first floor while the fifth bedroom (with en-suite) on the upper floor, is complemented with its own private balcony. A large roof terrace offers panoramic views across Malta to its villages and beyond, a perfect vantage point for Malta"s many firework displays. An optional 100sqm garage with interconnected Mill room situated a few meters from the house and can be made available upon request. This second property could make an excellent office, or combination of staff/guest annex. One can also convert this into a four bedroom House of Character with a three-car garage as planning permission is presently almost complete.