Villa 322 м² in Barban, Croatia

Villa in Istria. City - Barban

Newly built refined villa in the area of Barban, 8 km from the sea.

In the tranquil neighborhood on the edge of the town with panoramic views of the surroundings, surrounded by greenery, vineyards, olive groves, family homes, and holiday homes, offering a perfect balance of rural environment and proximity to urban amenities, far enough from the hustle and bustle yet close to all the facilities needed for year-round living, a newly built sophisticated villa is for sale.

In addition to its convenient location, the property is characterized by a blend of traditional and modern elements, high-quality construction, and spatial organization of the interior. The villa, with its timeless architecture partly clad in stone with rustic shutters, blends harmoniously with the settlement and landscape. High EU standards in construction and materials have been fully applied, as well as energy efficiency according to the most demanding energy standards for passive buildings worldwide, designed by the Passive House Institute in Darmstadt, which, besides energy consumption, ensures high thermal comfort combined with exceptionally low energy demands. They are distinguished by exceptional thermal comfort and minimal energy consumption (heating energy requirement is around 15 kWh/m², while cooling energy requirement is only 4 kWh/m²).

The heating of the villa is managed by a Samsung multisplit system with cassette air conditioning units installed in the dropped ceiling. All air conditioning units use innovative Samsung WindFree technology. For the preparation of domestic hot water, a heat pump from the renowned manufacturer Stiebel Eltron with a capacity of 300 liters is used.

The villa, with a net area of 322.65 m², spans two floors of a functional layout, and the residential area is clearly defined, exuding elegance and luxury, providing a high level of comfort with top-notch equipment and custom-made modern furniture elements.

The ground floor features an open-concept living area that combines the living room, dining room, and kitchen, leading to a spacious covered terrace. The rest of the ground floor includes two bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, a laundry room with a toilet, and a technical room/storage. An internal staircase leads to the first floor, where two bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, a wardrobe, and a wellness area equipped with a sauna with a bathroom and a gym with access to a spacious terrace covered by a pergola are located.

The fenced garden of 1497 sq.m. abounds with greenery and Mediterranean plants, and the perfect harmony is completed by a 55 m² swimming pool with a sunbathing area, a hot tub, a summer kitchen covered by a pergola, a lounge area, and a volleyball court. All pool functions (lighting, pump operation) with the possibility of heating and cooling using a heat pump are easily accessible via a smart system, and the pool filter is automatically rinsed.

The excellent location and spatial organization of the interior and exterior of this luxury property provide an opportunity for comfortable family living or investment in the tourism business through rental.

The listed price refers to a fully equipped and furnished property. The seller is a legal entity, and VAT is included in the listed price.

Overall additional expenses borne by the Buyer of real estate in Croatia are around 7% of property cost in total, which includes: property transfer tax (3% of property value), agency/brokerage commission (3%+VAT on commission), advocate fee (cca 1%), notary fee, court registration fee and official certified translation expenses. Agency/brokerage agreement is signed prior to visiting properties.