About this property
Echoing the traditional Istrian stone construction, Villa Narta is a fantastic modern home with a beautiful rustic style, brimming with contemporary comforts!
Built in just 2014, this is a majestic modern property designed to reflect the rich history of the area and the delightful traditional architecture. The stone exterior and exposed wooden beams in the vaulted first-floor ceilings and across the ground floor are a charming throwback to the legacy of a traditional Mediterranean building.
This villa is anything but old-fashioned, with endless modern facilities! The living room is spacious, with a comfortable L-shaped sofa in front of the SAT TV and fireplace. Around the corner in an open plan style is a dining area for six, which in turn sits alongside the kitchen, fully-equipped with all the latest mod cons.
There are two fantastic bedrooms, both on the first floor, accompanied by two beautiful bathrooms. Each bedroom is delicately crafted, with an intricate bed frame and soft tones and lighting.
They both have air conditioning and a wall-mounted TV. There is one bathroom with a shower, and a second with a huge bathtub, where you can soak away your aches and pains ready for a great day!
The vibrant Mediterranean garden is filled with delightful flowers, fruit trees and interesting cultural items. Fully fenced, it offers plenty of privacy where the children can play undisturbed on the swing, slide and trampoline or get the whole group involved on the football pitch!
There’s even a hammock for collapsing in once you’re suitably worn out. The enormous private pool is a stunning centrepiece of the garden, surrounded by loungers for a little sun-bathing, and even more so by night when the enchanting lighting comes on!
Just 45 minutes away from Učka Nature Park, a sprawling protected area with hiking routes leading to canyons, waterfalls and historic sites, you’ll find an unspoilt nature a stone’s throw away.
In fact, one-third of the Istrian territory is forested, and the rest is carpeted with vineyards, olive trees, pastures and orchards, with ancient walled cities perched atop hills in the mountainous landscape, so you need merely stroll out of your front door to find the richness of Istria.
Villa Narta is ideally located under 15 minutes away from Poreč, a town of culture, tourism, sport and entertainment which has one of the most important Western Byzantine churches outside Italy – and is also the party hub of the peninsula! Showing just how diverse this region is! Also, just half an hour away, you can’t miss the delightful Venetian coastal town of Rovinj, half-way up the western coastline.
Wander the old town, with its Venetian architecture and marble streets and admire the views across the marina before settling for a meal in one of its many beautiful sea-side restaurants. And be sure to stop off in Lim Bay on your way – a dramatic Fjord stretching for miles inland, just ten minutes from the villa!
A charming heart-shaped peninsula in the north-west of Croatia, Istria is warm, welcoming and perfectly-sized – you can drive the length in around an hour, putting everything within easy reach!
From breath-taking scenery, rich history and a world-famous culinary scene – you will find it all in Istria! As a former part of the Venetian Republic, this region has seen many rulers from the Romans, Byzantines and Austro-Hungarians to the Italians and Yugoslavians. Now, a myriad of enchanting towns and villages, rich in history and culture, are nestled among the undulating countryside.
Active holiday-makers will be delighted with the offerings: from windsurfing in Medulin to scuba diving in the Brijuni National park and rock climbing, hang-gliding and walking in Buzet along the 15km ‘seven waterfalls’ walk, Istria has it all.
Both along the dramatic coastal paths and in the mountains inland, you will find an abundance of natural paths for cycling (including the scenic Parenzana route over an old railway line from Viznada to the Slovenian border) and rugged off-road hiking trails. Pick up a trail-map from any of the Tourist Offices, for loads of well-marked routes around the coast and in the Cape Kamenjak.
Much like its neighbouring Italy, Istria is a gastronome’s paradise, home to world-class cuisine and endless rows of vineyards. Be sure to try the local wines, which are often sweet and fruity, using a wide variety of grapes including white Malvasia, red Terrano and Moscato.
Istria is especially famous for its truffles, which you will find served with any dish and sauce! Both Rijeka and Pula have international airports within a short drive of the villa, while Pula is the central hub for those getting ferries, although there is a daily ferry between Poreč and Venice.
Accommodation
The Villa
The new building is designed according to the traditional Istrian stone construction. The interiors are modern with rustic details furnished and with all of today's technology. It has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and can accommodate up to 6 guests
Ground Floor
- Open plan living & dining room
- Open plan fully equipped kitchen
- Access to the patio & pool area
First Floor
- Double bedroom
- Twin bedroom
- Bathroom
Exterior
- Swimming pool (28m2)
- Sun loungers & parasols
- Large patio & garden area
- Outside sitting & dining area
- Covered terrace
- BBQ area
- Private parking (3 spaces)