This is a luxury, classical restored stone house with some of the best views possible. 7 bedrooms, Swimming pool, 14 acres (or 6 hectares). Slap ob Idrijci, near Most na Soci. Most Na soci 7.5km – Ljubljana 90km – Bovec 48km – Lake Bled 72km An immaculately restored and improved stone house set in a unique truly private country estate with spectacular uninterrupted distant views over the countryside, valley, river and mountains. 6 hectares of parkland, woodland, streams and mature gardens – Kitchen Garden – Private Drive Reception hall – living/ dining area – kitchen – principle bedroom bathroom en suite – 6 further bedrooms – 3 further bathrooms – 1 further WC – office Large connecting barn – al fresco seating and dining area with stone fireplace and full panoramic views Natural Swimming Pool – Children’s Activity Areas Background Built around 1875 for the Foreman of the Vienna to Trieste Railway. Bought by the current owners in 2005 and since entirely renovated and improved to the highest standard. Beautiful location overlooking the River Idrijca, famous for beginning one of the best Fly Fishing rivers in Slovenia, and nestled in a speculator valley setting, with spectacular views. Spacious and beautifully presented accommodation, making full use of the views and setting. Extensive mature, private gardens and grounds, with many fruit trees, shrubs and plants, extending to around 6 hectares, 14 acres. Just over 1 hour from the capital city Ljubljana, Skiing at Bovec in 45 minutes and the Coast in 1½ hours. Lake Bled and its superb Golf course is just an hour away. Situation Slap ob Idrijci is a small village situated along the Idrijca to Tolmin road, next to the River Idrijca and nestled in a spectacular valley. Nearby is the very popular town of Most na Soci and the emerald lake with its sporting activities. The Soca River is also just 6 minutes away which offers white water rafting, kayaking and swimming. Tolmin is 12 minutes and offers a wider range of shops, restaurants and supermarkets and hotels. The historically significant town of Kobarid is 25 minutes away and offers two of Slovenia’s best restaurants. Bovec, which hosts Kanin ski resort is around a 45 minute drive away and offers some of the best skiing Slovenia offers as well as the starting point into the Triglav National Park, Slovenia’s only National Park. The Slovenian Coast is 1½ hours drive, the Croatian coast a further 15 minutes. Venice 3 hours. There are various Airport options with Trieste 1.5 hours away, Ljubljana 1½ hours. Accommodation A private driveway leads to the house and parking area. On the ground floor are the reception hall, three double bedrooms, Two bathrooms and access to the lower outside terrace area. The first floor has a large living and dining area with open plan kitchen, office, storage room for kitchen items and foods, WC and access to the large balcony area overlooking the grounds. The Top floor has the principal suite with master bedroom and bathroom, three further bedrooms and bathroom. Outbuildings Connected to the house is a superb, large barn area, which could be converted to further living accommodation or entertainment area. The Gardens & Grounds From the private driveway, the parking area leads to the house entrance. From the Ground floor, access leads to the wooden decked terrace area with spectacular views of the grounds and views. There is a pathway to the Natural style swimming pool which is fitted with underwater lights and a decked seating area. The garden has been terraced offering various areas for enjoyment. The current owner has planted numerous new shrubs, rose bushes and trees. There is also a particularly attractive covered seating area with fireplace, super for a rainy day. Services mains water and electricity. Oil fired central heating, Broadband Internet, Satellite TV. |