Converted 17th-century 5-bedroom farmhouse with large garden and Citadel views, Victoria

Description

A very rare 17th-century farmhouse sharing an entrance hall and featuring imposing stone archways which lead to a beautiful, large, south-facing garden (80ft x 88ft — tlett sieghan u nofs) with mature olive and palm trees and a superb swimming pool (12m x 13.5m). Surrounding patios (over 100m) with BBQ area to enjoy great views of the impressive Citadel and the formidable bastions, particularly at night.

Accommodation comprises a wide hall, a large room currently used as a games room, a spacious, arched mill room with a fitted kitchen. Master bedroom has en suite bathroom with bidet and a box room under the stairway. Five bedrooms and four bathrooms. A traditional, wide-stone staircase leads up to an airy wraparound, double-wall loggia that opens to three large rooms, two en suite bathrooms and a large open terrace overlooking pastoral Gelmus Hill and beyond. An outside stairway with ferrabattuto railings leads down to the pool area and garden.
There are five artesian wells, three of which are interconnected with tunnels inside the natural rock, dating back to the Knights of St.John. An automatic pump supplies most of the water to two reservoirs on the roof.

Great central location within walking distance of all basic amenities including bus terminus, Citadel, restaurants, etc. 856sqm plot.