Zurrieq, Malta
5 Bed
2 Bath
A Home with History!
This Unique HOUSE OF CHARACTER dating back to 1666 and set in the heart of Zurrieq, close to the church and the main piazza, is being offered for sale.
It is situated in a quiet alley, where parking is reserved for residents.
The features includes metre thick walls, solid wood apertures, arches, beams, chimneys, terraces, yards and a magnificent central courtyard. All speak of a village life of a time before.
Its history and its strong walls gave refuge to many generations. It served as a birth house at a given time as well as a refuge for different families during the war.
Animals shared this space as they were key to providing means of transport, milk, cheeselets, eggs and the traditional Sunday family dinner.
Today these 14 rooms have more modern uses, a bar, a study, a library, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a kitchen living with a fireplace as well as an AC, a formal dining room, a play room, a sewing room / gym.
Plenty of space for entertaining in the courtyard with its retractable conservatory.
If you have a large family and require space, or you would like to share this space and offer it to your guests, this is the perfect home for you!
The property comes in the form of an entrance hallway with a nice study attached, which leads to a fantastic central courtyard, fully covered to enjoy all year round, kitchen and living room with a yard either side, separate dining room, store room, private bar or wine cellar and downstairs bathroom.
On the first floor one finds 3 large bedrooms, main with en suite and family bathroom.
Definitely a lovely family home and a perfect house for entertaining.
The property is being sold Freehold.
