Located near the historic town of Sveti Lovreč in western Istria, this beautifully renovated rustic stone villa with a private swimming pool offers a unique blend of authentic Mediterranean charm, modern comfort, and peaceful countryside living. Positioned on elevated ground, the property enjoys picturesque panoramic views of rolling vineyards, olive groves, fertile fields, and the Adriatic Sea on the horizon, creating an idyllic setting in one of the most desirable areas of the Istrian Peninsula.
Sveti Lovreč is renowned as one of the best-preserved medieval fortified towns in Istria. Surrounded by fragrant lavender fields and pristine nature, it is conveniently located close to the popular coastal destinations of Vrsar, Poreč, and Rovinj. The nearby Lim Bay Nature Reserve, one of the region's most spectacular natural attractions, enhances the area's appeal with its crystal-clear waters, protected marine ecosystem, and exceptional scenic beauty.
Set in a tranquil village that captures the authentic atmosphere of rural Istria, this detached stone house offers complete privacy while remaining within easy reach of beaches, restaurants, wineries, cycling routes, and all essential amenities. The location combines peaceful everyday living with excellent accessibility, making it ideal both as a permanent residence and as a luxury holiday home.
Built in 2008 and comprehensively renovated in 2025, the villa showcases high-quality construction and tasteful contemporary finishes while preserving the timeless character of traditional Istrian architecture. Natural stone facades, elegant interior design, and carefully selected materials create a warm and sophisticated living environment.
The house offers 219 m² of interior living space distributed over two levels as a single residential unit. The ground floor features a bright open-plan living room, a fully equipped kitchen with dining area, one bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, a guest toilet, a laundry room, a storage room, and an enclosed summer kitchen designed for year-round entertaining.
The upper floor accommodates two spacious bedrooms, each with its own private bathroom. A covered terrace provides a relaxing outdoor space overlooking the surrounding countryside and is also accessible directly from the landscaped garden via an external staircase.
The property sits on a generous 1,397 m² plot that has been professionally landscaped with Mediterranean plants, creating an attractive outdoor environment that perfectly complements the villa's rustic character. The private swimming pool with a sunbathing terrace offers an ideal place to relax and enjoy the peaceful natural surroundings.
The villa is offered fully furnished and equipped, allowing immediate occupancy or seamless continuation as a premium holiday rental. Its combination of exceptional location, quality construction, spacious layout, modern amenities, and authentic Istrian character makes it an outstanding opportunity for buyers seeking a luxury home, vacation property, or investment with excellent tourism rental potential in one of Croatia's most sought-after regions.
Ref: RE-U-48760Overall 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: Swimming pool, Storage, Garden, Detached, Urbanized, Stone house, Modern
