Balzan
House of Character

The property is an old Townhouse built and repeatedly modified over centuries. It is set in the UCA area of Balzan. The property has been expertly converted and still retains original features such as xorok, kileb, arches, patterned tile floors, wooden beams and more. The property has a frontage of approximately 21.5 metres with the back façade facing due South over the entire width and facing onto the Balzan UCA, a garden of about 125 Sq m. and a central courtyard of about 35 Sq m. A massive Tower (a ‘folly’ built in the 19th century) stands prominently in the central courtyard and serves as a wide spiral staircase giving access to the upper floors of the house. The ground floor consists of a formal sitting room, hall, formal dining room, secondary living area with guest toilet, kitchen/breakfast and a conservatory overlooking the garden. On the ground floor there is an inter-connecting one-car garage, an ancient (probably mediaeval) cellar (now not in use) and a WW2 shelter. There are also two wells in full working order, the one in the courtyard is bell-shaped whilst the one under part of the garden is a traditional arched cistern (total capacity about 120,000 litres). Well water currently supplies flushing water and watering of the garden and courtyard. The garden contains about 16 traditional mature fruit trees which produce large quantities of fruit during many months of the year. Upstairs there are four bedrooms, a shower room and an en-suite bathroom serving two of the bedrooms. There is also a library area. The property has 2 PV systems that generate approximately 30 kWh (units) on a clear day. One of the PV systems is equipped with a 5 kWh battery which supplies one of the key electricity circuits supporting key appliances and emergency power and lighting in part of the house. The electricity supply to the house is 3 phase and has recently been upgraded. The electricity installation includes an EV meter for car charging. Current planning permit also allows for another room (with possible en-suite) at roof level and an additional front door (property has a very wide façade). This house is well-kept and well-planned throughout. The property is freehold.