WARDIJA Palazzo Mls 1001796

Imposing luxury 17th Century residence for sale set on 1.1 hectares (11,000 sqm) of landscaped gardens located in the most sought after and quiet neighbourhood of Wardija.

Large imposing metal gate leads onto the front carport and garage, and the main entrance, with pathways on either side that lead you round to the back landscaped gardens and pool area. An entrance into the hallway, on one side leads you to the Tv room that interconnects with a home office and the staff quarters which comprises of a full self contained suite that overlooks the garden. On the other side of the hallway you enter into the formal lounge and sitting room with a lovely wood burning fireplace that interconnects to the formal dining room.  The Kitchen is large with an authentic cooking fireplace with B’Fast area and large wooden louvers that open up onto the covered patio in the back garden for alfresco dining.

Period stone staircase with marble flooring leads to the upstairs landing which is large enough to fit a grand piano and a have a snug winter tv/living area. Property features 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. All bedrooms have large apertures that overlook the back garden, main bathroom, and the primary is laid out as an entire suite with a sunk in Jacuzzi tub and a large walk in wardrobe. Landscaped pathways lead you down to the pool with ample deck and BBQ area that command sea views of Xemxija Bay located below you. There is a garden shed, a fish pond and a fountain and the landscape gardens runs down on either side of a driveway that leads to the secondary entrance which is used to receive guests when entertaining. The Property has ample grounds to add a tennis court, adjacent guest quarters and stables and even a mini putting green.

Wardija is a hamlet bordered with Bidnija, Buġibba, San Martin and Pwales and was mainly a rural village inhabited during the Roman period which later saw the knights of Saint John and Noble families built their country residences to be used for hunting and retreats.