Sale Of A Historic Summer Residence On Sipan Island Near Dubrovnik

From the agency’s offer, we highlight a unique property on the market.

Historic summer house is a living tapestry of the Croatian Renaissance. It is located on the beautiful Island of Šipan, about 17 km from Dubrovnik.

Its interior exudes elegance, from the magnificent fireplace with meticulous stucco art to the masterfully carved stone sink. The highlight is the peculiar wooden balcony, the balature, a jewel in the Dubrovnik kingdom that frames a wide view of the lush estate. In this unique property, historic grandeur blends seamlessly with timeless luxury.

On an expensive property of about 3,000 m2, the summer house with the main building and auxiliary buildings covers a net area of ​​about 1,119 m2, and was built in 1563. The estate consists of: a primary residence, defensive tower on three levels once intended for defense against pirates, meticulously landscaped front and back gardens with a geometrically arranged row of trees, a chapel dedicated to St. Thomas, an unusual hut, a water mill, cisterns located inside the castle and towers, storerooms, a pavilion set on a spacious terrace, a bridge and an imposing fortified entrance.

In 2023, the owners reconstructed the summer house, preserving its historical features, which they ideally combined with modern details and thus made the space more pleasant to stay in. The styles complement each other and extend through all the rooms. A total of five bedrooms, modernly furnished, providing complete comfort with an emphasis on elegance and timeless details.

During the 2000s, it served as a museum, and in 2003, the Croatian Tourist Board awarded it the ”Blue Flower” award, praising it as the most unique tourist attraction along the Adriatic coast. The property embodies the essence of Dubrovnik’s rural architecture and stands proudly as the only completely intact summer residence of this caliber in Croatia.

RARITY S ON THE MARKET / LUXURY REAL ESTATE DUBROVNIK / ON SALE

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