Rural villa in the surroundings of Žminj

In the heart of Istria, surrounded by untouched nature, lies a new house in Provençal style, perfect for those seeking luxury and privacy. This villa, enveloped by forest, offers peace and tranquility while being just a few minutes' drive from Žminj and other key amenities. With three spacious bedrooms, three bathrooms, and an additional WC, it is ideal for comfortable living. Superior insulation and high-quality construction ensure energy efficiency, while a fireplace, underfloor heating, and fan coil units create a perfect atmosphere throughout the year. The exterior is adorned with a large 45 m² pool with a pebble tec finish, and the spacious yard offers numerous possibilities for additional features.

The house is designed to meet the highest standards of modern living while harmoniously blending into the natural surroundings. Built with high-quality materials – a solid masonry structure with insulation, reinforced concrete floors, and a sloping roof covered with canal tiles. The interior exudes warmth thanks to wooden flooring, while ceramic tiles in the bathrooms ensure durability and easy maintenance.

The ground floor consists of a spacious living room, dining area, and kitchen, a bedroom with a private bathroom and wardrobe, a covered terrace, an additional WC, and a hallway. An internal staircase leads to the first floor, where two more bedrooms are located, each with a private bathroom and wardrobe. This layout ensures functionality and privacy, whether the house is used for family living or as an investment for luxury tourism.

Large glass surfaces provide plenty of natural light and a breathtaking forest view, while its southeast orientation ensures optimal illumination throughout the day. The outdoor space is completed with a skimmer pool featuring a concrete structure and an advanced water disinfection system, creating an ideal place to relax and enjoy the outdoors

The house is equipped with heating and cooling systems, including underfloor heating (installations only), fan coil units, and a wood-burning fireplace for additional ambiance. Wooden carpentry with double and triple glazing contributes to energy efficiency, while traditional shutters and doors complement the Istrian architectural style.

Thanks to its favorable location, all necessary amenities are nearby – shops, restaurants, a school, and a health center, while the sea and beaches are just 36 km away. Those who enjoy an active lifestyle will appreciate the proximity of hiking trails, cycling routes, and natural attractions such as the Zarečki Krov waterfalls.

For more information and to arrange a viewing, feel free to contact us. This villa offers a unique opportunity to live in luxury, connected with nature and Istrian tradition.

Distances from the property

Žminj | 7 km
Sea | Beach 36 km
Services | Food store 7 km - Cafe or bar 7 km - Inn or restaurant 7 km - Elementary School 7 km - Health center 7 km
Sports and fun | Soccer field 7 km - Basketball court 7 km - Waterfall and lake Zarečki krov 10 km - Saint Simeon hiking trail 8 km
Nearby towns | Pazin 7 km - Gračišće 8 km
Traffic | Highway entry Rogovići 9 km
Attractions | Pazin cave 8 km

About the property

The estate which extends to 1.000 square meters comprises:
House | 3 Bedrooms - 3 Bathrooms - 217,32 m²
Swimming pool | 45,00 m²

About the house

The entrance to the house is on the ground floor level, from the northwest side, and vertical communication takes place via an internal staircase. The basic architectural characteristics of this new holiday home are:
• Floors | Ground floor + First floor
• Orientation | Southeast
• External walls | Insulation 10 cm + Block brick wall 25 cm
• Concrete slab floors
• Roof | Pitched roof covered with clay tiles
• Construction began in 2024 | Construction is underway

Equipment

Joinery | Wooden joinery with double and triple glazing - Aluminum shutters - Wooden entry door - Internal wooden doors
Heating and cooling | Underfloor heating (only installations) - Fan coils - Fireplace - wood - Electric boiler

Outdoor pool

Skimmer pool 45,00 m² | Concrete construction - Pool liner: Pebble tec - Disinfection of water with chlorine

Services

• Connection to the power grid
• Connection to the water supply network
• Biological waste water purifier
• Paved public access road

Documentation

Extracted documents | Building permit - Main project

Area calculation

Area of the house includes (217,32 m²):
Living area (Ground floor + First floor) = 165,08 m²
Covered terrace (Ground floor) = 52,24 m²*
*Area is given without accrued construction coefficients
Data source = Main project

The total land area including the footprint of the building(s) amounts to 1.000 square meters.
Data source = Cadastre data