Old stone house for sale on Hvar, Croatia
A rare historic Mediterranean estate in the ancient heart of Stari Grad, featuring an authentic ancient Cyclopean wall and a private 901 m2 Mediterranean garden.
Basic information
- 342 m² living area
- 1.033 m² plot size
- 2 bedrooms
- 1 bathroom
- 100 m from the sea
Key features
- Prime location
- South orientation
- Garden
- Fully furnished
- Outdoor dining
Property description
A rare historic Mediterranean estate in the ancient heart of Stari Grad, featuring an authentic ancient Cyclopean wall and a private 901 m2 Mediterranean garden.
Some houses have a view. Some have a garden. Some have a great location. This house has something that cannot be added later — its own piece of Stari Grad’s history. Built into the walls of the house is a surviving section of the ancient defensive walls of Pharia, known as the Cyclopean Wall.
The monumental stone blocks of ancient Greek Pharos, more than 2,400 years old, extend approximately 11 meters along the house and reach a height of around 2.65 meters. The wall is individually protected as an immovable cultural heritage asset of the Republic of Croatia.
The house has approximately 132 m2 of footprint and around 340 m2 of gross floor area distributed across three levels. The middle floor has been renovated and is ready for living, while the ground floor, attic and roof structure await a new vision. This makes the property an exceptional opportunity to create a fully personalized residence that combines contemporary comfort with authentic historical character.
In front of the house lies a private garden of no less than 901 m2. In the historic centre of Stari Grad, such a space is exceptionally rare. The garden is flat, rectangular and south-facing, and together with the house and terrace creates the feeling of a private Mediterranean estate in the very heart of town.
The terrace features a traditional rainwater well — a small yet authentic detail that evokes the way of life of generations past. The main square and the Church of St Stephen are approximately 80 meters away.
The sea is less than 150 meters from the house. Yet the moment you step onto the estate, traffic and the everyday bustle of the town are left behind. The house is located within the pedestrian zone of the historic centre, with no vehicle access and no private parking space.
This is not a house that tries to look historic. It carries history within its very walls.
Hvar, Croatia
Hvar Island is 2 hours by ferry from Split, and the main town on the island is also called Hvar, so be aware so you do not to become confused! It is considered the most exclusive of the Dalmatian islands for various reasons. It is noted as having the most sunshine hours of any place in the area and the main town of Hvar was once an important naval port for the Venetians. As such, it has disproportionately grand public buildings and squares giving the town a distinctly affluent feel.
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The public ferry to Hvar island stops at Stari Grad, a bus ride of 20 minutes from Hvar so it is quite common to find a majority of visitors to the town have come by yacht. It is a popular destination for Croatia's rich and famous visitors.
Other than the main town Hvar island has a thriving agriculture and tourist industry.
The Hvar real estate business is always busy and there is a premium for commercial properties in Hvar town as it does become extremely busy in high Summer. Away from the main towns Hvar island property is more modestly priced. We feel confident that Hvar town property and more isolated and secluded property on Hvar will hold its value well due to international make up of its visitors.
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