Characteristic residence with garage at street level, through an original arch you arrive at a storage room with a fireplace above the garage; on the same level there is a cellar with the characteristic calderone, a brick structure where the cauldron was placed for laundry or for sterilizing jars of various preserves. After a few external steps, you reach the first floor where you find the entrance/living room, a toilet under the stairs, and a room with two built-in wardrobes and a balcony; on the second floor, there is a single bedroom and a double bedroom. There is the possibility to remove the ceiling of the bedroom and leave the beautiful wooden roof exposed. The property is very original and unusual, suitable for those who love the historic center and want to revive the homes of the past. An excellent investment solution to be allocated to B&B.
Central location in a small village where you can rediscover traditional customs preserved and repeated over time. Just a few minutes from the Adriatic coast of the Trabocchi and the bike path where you can admire unique sea and nature.
Utilities: water, electricity, connected to municipal sewage
Surfaces: residence 74 sqm; cellar 11 sqm, garage 20 sqm, storage room 14 sqm
Distances: village center; 7 km from the Adriatic Sea, Pescara airport 60 km; Rome airport 290 km; Naples airport 200 km; ski resorts of Roccaraso 90 km
POLLUTRI: Altitude 180 m above sea level. Surface 26.17 km². Type of territory Coastal hill. Inhabitants 2,224
In Pollutri between history and culture
Among the hills of Medio Vastese, in the province of Chieti, lies Pollutri. This characteristic village combines architecture, history, and nature. Its origins date back, most likely, to 500 AD, but some archaeological finds testify that the territory was already inhabited in pre-Roman times. The history of this small town, which has just over two thousand inhabitants, can be felt at every step. The heart of Pollutri is the fortified village in the highest part of the town, with porticos, passages, staircases, and alleys. While the facades of the houses have been modernized between the 17th and 19th centuries, the cellars and basements retain an ancient, mysterious, and fascinating identity.
Visiting Pollutri
In addition to observing the beauties of the fortified village, visiting Pollutri means admiring many examples of ancient Christian architecture. In Piazza della Chiesa stands the church of the Most Holy Savior, dating back to the 14th century. Abbot Pacichelli, in 1703, also spoke of the existence of a spire bell tower. Currently, the church features a neo-Romanesque facade. There was also the monastery of San Barbato, founded in 1015, of which the original fountain has been found. The remains of the Church of Santa Lucia, a possession of San Barbato, are also visible, near which terracotta votive fragments dating back to the 3rd-1st century BC have been discovered.
The Bosco di Don Venanzio
In the territory of Pollutri, there is the Bosco di Don Venanzio Nature Reserve, a protected area established in 1999. With its approximately 78 hectares located 5 kilometers from the sea, it is one of the last plain forests on the Adriatic coast. The Bosco offers a solemn and enchanted atmosphere, with a series of river terraces overlooking the Sinello. In Pollutri, nature, tradition, and the present blend into an environment suspended in time, where ancient arts such as embroidery, lace-making, and bobbin lace still thrive. The cuisine is also typical of the Medio Vastese, featuring 'ndroccioloni (homemade pasta), the award-winning salami Ventricina, wine tarallucci, and bocconotti.
What to do in Pollutri
If you are wondering what to do in Pollutri, know that throughout the year, traditional festivals are organized in the village. The first Sunday of May is dedicated to Saint Nicholas, while the preceding Friday features the typical “Throwing of Taralli.” Every year, the festivities attract many visitors.
