Renovated Historic House with Original Stone Features and Cellars for Sale in Castelbottaccio, Molise

Habitable and renovated historic house with hand-carved stone portals dating from the late 1800s, for sale in Castelbottaccio, Molise, approximately 30 km from Campobasso.

The property overlooks a small, peaceful square with three pedestrian access points leading to the main street. The area is quiet and private, although the house cannot be reached directly by car.

The house is arranged over three floors and offers a total surface area of approximately 180 sq m, preserving many beautiful original period features, including stone fireplaces, antique wooden doors, original flooring, wrought-iron balconies and a late-19th-century staircase.

On the ground floor, there is a welcoming living room measuring 7.34 m x 3.06 m, equal to 22.50 sq m, featuring a large and fully functional original stone fireplace dating from the late 1800s.

Next to the living room is a dining room or additional multi-purpose room measuring 3.07 m x 3.61 m, equal to 11.12 sq m. This room includes a marble fireplace with a traditional wood-burning oven and benefits from a second independent entrance.

The ground floor also includes a small laundry or storage room and a kitchen measuring 3.06 m x 2.78 m, equal to 8.52 sq m. The kitchen contains an original built-in antique wooden cupboard that could be restored and preserved as an attractive period feature.

The first floor is reached via the original late-19th-century staircase.

Here, the main bedroom measures 3.43 m x 3.14 m, equal to 10.81 sq m and retains its original black-and-white chequered flooring. The room also features a small original black wrought-iron balcony dating from the late 1800s.

A hallway provides access to a habitable balcony with panoramic views, offering a pleasant outdoor space where the new owners can sit and enjoy the surrounding village landscape.

The second bedroom measures 2.89 m x 4.12 m, equal to 11.92 sq m and has a window and modern flooring.

A third adjoining bedroom measures 3.18 m x 2.97 m, equal to 9.47 sq m. This room also has modern flooring and a small original late-19th-century balcony with decorative black wrought-iron railings.

The bathroom measures 1.77 m x 3.01 m, equal to 5.33 sq m and is equipped with a bathtub. The access to the upper attic level is also located in the bathroom.

The second floor consists of a spacious open-plan attic, offering useful additional storage space and potential for future use, subject to the necessary technical and planning checks.

Important renovation works were completed in 2006, including the complete replacement of the roof, renovation of the internal plasterwork, installation of an electrical system compliant with the regulations in force at the time, and installation of an independent heating system with boiler and radiators.

The radiators are currently disconnected and will need to be reactivated.

Most rooms are fitted with double-glazed windows, with the exception of two bedrooms.

The property also preserves its original antique wooden doors, which have been restored and painted white. They are finished with new brass and white ceramic handles, creating an attractive combination of historic character and practical modern details.

The available utilities include mains water, electricity, gas and an independent radiator heating system, which is currently not active.

Included in the sale are two separate cellars located directly opposite the house. Both cellars require renovation but retain beautiful traditional barrel-vaulted ceilings, making them ideal for use as wine cellars, storage rooms, workshops or characterful additional spaces.

This property is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking for a renovated historic house in Molise, combining original late-19th-century features, panoramic outdoor space and authentic Italian village character.

Its fireplaces, antique doors, wrought-iron balconies, original flooring and vaulted cellars make it particularly suitable as a permanent residence, holiday home or Italian property investment in the peaceful village of Castelbottaccio.