House Pula

Villa, Pula, 962 m², land 2.568 m²
Luxury Historic Estate for Sale in Croatia – Massive Investment Property Near Pula This impressive historic estate for sale in Croatia offers a monumental investment opportunity in the highly sought-after region of Istria. Located just four kilometers from the crystal-clear Adriatic Sea and the sun-drenched beaches of Pula, this grand property boasts a massive total building area of 962 square meters situated on an expansive land plot of 2,568 square meters. Pula, a vibrant coastal city rich in three thousand years of Roman, Venetian, and Austro-Hungarian history, functions as a bustling year-round urban hub and an elite global tourist destination. This strategic location makes the estate an invaluable find for international buyers targeting high-yield real estate in Croatia. Authentic Istrian Stancija Architectural Complex with Venetian Accents This rare architectural complex represents a traditional local "stancija" estate of exceptional ambient value, offering the perfect canvas for a high-quality restoration to return it to its original majestic state. The large rural complex consists of a grand manor villa, a massive stone barn with a traditional hayloft, and several smaller historic rural structures. Built in a dominant, elevated position on a hill, the manor villa has been partially renovated and showcases beautiful architectural symmetry. The facade is adorned with large stone cornices and classic oval windows on either side of the entrance door, heavily reminiscent of historic Venetian palaces. The interior showcases unique, continuous roof beams that span from the front wall to the back, while the exterior is anchored by prominent, richly decorated chimneys that emphasize its grand historical significance. Traditional Stone Barn Craftsmanship and Protected Heritage Features Standing alongside the main villa is a massive, historic barn built entirely of authentic local stone in strict accordance with traditional Istrian rural architecture. Distinctive features of this structure include its impressive scale, semicircular windows beautifully framed in brick, and a rare roof structure utilizing traditional triangular load-bearing designs—a simplified technique historically reserved for Franciscan churches of that era. The remaining smaller buildings on the estate, currently in a dilapidated state without roofs, still preserve unique architectural elements such as high stone chimneys and traditional circular animal pens. Any future reconstruction allows for a maximum increase of up to 30% of the existing gross developed area, ensuring the historical charm of the estate is preserved while maximizing modern utility. Elite Hospitality Zoning with Massive Commercial Rental Potential The defining commercial highlight of this luxury Croatia property is its official designation within the spatial planning documentation, which zones the stancija for specialized hospitality and tourism use as an entertainment center and a catering point. Residential use is permitted exclusively within the footprint of the grand basic manor building, opening the door for an ultra-luxury private residence seamlessly attached to a boutique commercial venture. Combining lush Mediterranean greenery, rich historical architecture, and unmatched privacy, this estate represents an extraordinary investment opportunity. It is perfectly tailored for creating a high-end heritage hotel, an exclusive wellness resort, or an elite event venue, promising a magnificent return on investment in the rapidly expanding Croatian luxury property market. Ref: RE-U-47835Overall 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. Property advantages: Spa, Attached, Urbanized, Modern