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HOUSE OF CHARACTER
14/15 Biccieni Alley
FOR SALE:
Old stone "House of Character", four bedrooms,
in the small non-tourist town of Żabbar, in southern Malta.
The structure is, in part, 350 years old; most of it is believed to be 19th Century; some 20th century additions (including modern bathroom).
Lm 105,000 or £170,000 or €245,000 or US$345,000
If you are looking for a high-quality traditional Maltese town-house, in the vicinity of the richest concentrations of historical attractions on the island, but away from the high tourist concentrations of the north, then this property matches your requirements perfectly.
Living in Żabbar
Żabbar is a small, traditional town, but it is within walking distance of an exciting new marina development in an area called the Cottonera (or 'Three Cities') centred in Fort St Angelo.
In broad-brush terms, Maltese society is divided between the north and the south, with Valletta sitting on the dividing line. (See the map at the bottom of this page.) Historically, the Cottonera -- the walled citadel that is a stone's throw from Żabbar -- was the cradle of modern Malta. It was here that the Knights of St John first settled and created the harbours for their powerful fleet in the 16th Century. Although the administrative capital moved across the Grand Harbour into Valletta, the Cottonera retained its importance as a hub of marine activity, and it housed the headquarters of British sea power in the Mediterranean for a hundred and fifty years. After the heavy bombing of the war, however, much of the civilian population re-settled in the north, which has subsequently seen an great deal of modern building development. The Cottonera and the surrounding area, including Żabbar, thus escaped the worst of the ugly and anonymous property development that plagued Europe in the 1960s and 1970s. Only now, in more enlightened times, has redevelopment commenced in the Cottonera, but in such a way as to preserve and celebrate the historical heritage. The new marina on the Cottonera Waterfront, which is twenty minutes stroll from Żabbar, harmoniously blends new luxury building with astounding 500-year-old defensive structures. At the time of writing, we are at the leading edge of the gentrification of the Cottonera, with a few high-quality wine bars and restaurants already established, and a clutch of further enterprises being fitted into existing ancient buildings. As I said, this is all happening at a stroll's distance from Żabbar. In Żabbar itself, however, nothing changes. It is an authentic expression of Maltese life, with its annual Festa, its band clubs, and its vegetable stalls. Żabbar is a quiet, typically Mediterranean town, on the doorstep of one of the more aesthetically intelligent marina developments in the area.
Investing in Żabbar
As an investment, this property is suitably ahead of the upward curve in property prices. Malta joined the European Union two years ago, and high-tech industries are now establishing themselves on the island. In its unique position of bridging Europe and the Middle East, the economic future of Malta is sound. With the Cottonera Waterfront development, local property prices are set to move faster here than anywhere else in Malta. The property is of a type known in Malta as a 'House of Character'. There is a limited stock of such houses in the country, and they are always in demand.
Details
For details of the property, please click on the links below.
See also these background pages:
For more background information about the town of Żabbar, click
here.
Contact the sellers
This property is being offered for private sale. To ask questions, arrange a viewing, or make an offer, please contact the sellers directly.
| Telephone Mr Lloyd or Mrs Marshall-Warren |
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