House Barban

Pula, surroundings, Istrian villa with pool and eco certificate
Istria, Pula, Barban
Barban, a municipality located on the eastern coast of the Istrian peninsula in the Raša River valley.
The place as such was created in the Middle Ages and is widely known for cultural and entertainment events, the most famous of which is the Ring Race and then the fig and fig festival.
And as the municipality develops and invests in rural tourism, new events are organized year after year that connect history and tradition, all for the purpose of promoting the place and the municipality.
In the vicinity of Barban, in a developed rural environment, we sell just such a renovated Istrian villa that has its own history and future.
The villa was built in the 1940s.
It was completely renovated in 2014 using existing materials, i.e. stone.
In parts of the house, original materials have been preserved as proof of authenticity and tradition.
Villa of 150 m2 consists of a ground floor where we find a living room, dining room and kitchen that make one open space unit oriented towards the outdoor garden and pool and one bathroom, and on the first floor there are 3 bedrooms and another bathroom.
The villa is air conditioned and underfloor heating is carried out on electricity, and in the living room there is also a fireplace on wood.
Thanks to the large number of sunny hours that Istria offers, solar panels have been installed on the villa and a small power plant has been created that supplies all the needs of the villa, from heating and cooling to pool maintenance, and excess electricity is returned to the grid.
The efficiency of the power plant is confirmed by the annual electricity bill which did not exceed EUR 150.00 for the last year (2022) and the two awards the house received at domestic and international level, which confirm its ecological efficiency and environmental certificate (the Eco Domus certificate and was declared the best holiday home in Europe).
It is important to note that the annual maintenance costs of this villa do not exceed 1800,00 Euro.
A property worthy of attention, ideal for living in a quiet environment, surrounded by nature, but also an opportunity to continue the already established rental business.