Villa For Sale In Svetvinčenat, Pula

CENTRAL ISTRIA, NEAR SVETVINČENAT – Modern Rustic Detached House with Swimming Pool, Mediterranean Garden, Summer Kitchen and Sea Views!

A beautiful detached house with a swimming pool for sale near Svetvinčenat, in the peaceful countryside of central Istria. Combining modern comfort with timeless rustic architecture, this property offers an excellent opportunity for a family home, a relaxing Mediterranean retreat or a potential investment in the tourist rental market.

Built in 2012 and adapted in 2022, the house has a gross area of 279 m², comprising 174 m² of net living space and terraces and loggias with a total area of 40 m², calculated using the applicable area coefficients. It occupies a generous 1,527 m² plot, featuring a 32 m² swimming pool, a sunbathing area, a covered summer kitchen and a beautifully landscaped Mediterranean garden.

Partially clad in natural stone, the house blends harmoniously into the surrounding Istrian landscape. Its warm interiors combine natural materials, wood details and rustic furniture with timeless design, creating an inviting atmosphere suited to contemporary living. The property is arranged over two levels as a single residential unit, with a functional layout offering four bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, as well as generous indoor and outdoor living areas.

The ground floor features an open-plan living area combining the living room, kitchen and dining room, creating a comfortable space for everyday family life and entertaining. This level also includes a bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, a guest toilet, an entrance hall, a loggia and a terrace.

The first floor accommodates three additional bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, offering privacy and comfort for family members and guests. A terrace connected to the courtyard by an external staircase provides an attractive outdoor setting with views of the surrounding countryside extending towards the sea.

The outdoor area is designed as a natural extension of the living space. Enclosed by a traditional Istrian stone wall and landscaped in Mediterranean style, the garden offers privacy and a relaxed atmosphere. The 32 m² swimming pool is complemented by a stone-paved sunbathing area, while the covered summer kitchen, equipped with storage space and a toilet, creates an ideal setting for outdoor dining and entertaining during the warmer months. Automatic garden irrigation adds convenience to the maintenance of the landscaped grounds.

The property was constructed with an emphasis on durability, insulation and everyday comfort. The building features 30 cm thick brick-block walls, combined thermal insulation using extruded and expanded polystyrene, natural stone cladding on the ground floor and decorative façade plaster on the first floor. Internal partition walls are made of brick, while the flooring is finished with ceramic tiles in warm terracotta and earthy tones.

The exterior windows and doors are Croatian-made PVC joinery by Troha-Dil, fitted with PVC shutters, while the entrance door is wooden. The house is fully air-conditioned with inverter air-conditioning units and additionally equipped with electric heaters and a wood-burning fireplace in the living room. A distribution system for central heating has been installed, with pipework leading to the radiator positions, and vertical pre-installation for a solar system has been provided, including a roof outlet.

The swimming pool area is paved with natural stone, while the garden is enclosed by a traditional Istrian dry-stone wall approximately 70 cm thick and 1.70 m high. Automatic irrigation further enhances the practicality of the landscaped grounds.

The house has an energy rating of B according to Q H,nd and A according to E prim. Ownership is registered as 1/1, with no encumbrances. Additional legal and technical documentation is available for inspection by interested buyers.

The location offers an appealing balance between the tranquillity of rural Istria and convenient access to the coast and the region’s main destinations. The nearest beach is approximately 13 km away, while a grocery store, restaurant, café and primary school are available within 2 km. Svetvinčenat is approximately 7.5 km away, Pula 18 km, Rovinj 24 km, Poreč 40 km and Umag 76 km.

Svetvinčenat is one of the most charming historic settlements in central Istria, set on a rocky plateau surrounded by forests, pastures and vineyards at approximately 310 metres above sea level. Its Renaissance square and well-preserved medieval castle form the heart of a destination renowned for its architectural heritage, cultural events, local wines and gastronomy. The wider municipality comprises 22 settlements and offers an authentic experience of Istrian life throughout the year.

With its four en-suite bedrooms, swimming pool, covered summer kitchen, generous private garden and views extending towards the Adriatic Sea, this detached house represents an attractive opportunity for buyers seeking a modern rustic property in Istria. It is suitable for permanent family living, a second home or consideration as a tourist rental property, subject to the applicable registration requirements and regulations.

For further information or to arrange a viewing, contact our agent with confidence.

Overall 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, Modern