Renovation of an old stone house

You can find old stone houses in almost every small or large town or village along the entire Croatian coast. Recognized as the main asset of the charm of Mediterranean cities, they have become a symbol of life on the Croatian coast.

Before embarking on this adventure, you should be familiar with what you are getting into and what all the obstacles you need to overcome in order to have the right thing at the end of the procedure. The path from a dilapidated, seemingly unsightly house to a luxurious villa is full of challenges, but with a high-quality project execution, at the end of the work, you can be sure that you will have a real pearl in your hands.

When renovating an old stone house, it is imperative to keep the original, autochthonous appearance from the outside and at the same time achieve maximum comfort in the interior that provides a modern lifestyle. The first fact you must be aware of is that you will rarely find an old stone house in excellent condition. It is almost certain that the house will require many repairs and often complete adaptation. Practice has shown that it is useful to have a professional consultant (architect) who is licensed to work on cultural heritage buildings even when purchasing such a property. It is very important not to skip steps and to work out the plan in as much detail as possible to eliminate any surprises that might come along the way. We start the process with an insight into the spatial planning possibilities with regard to the existing documentation, where we will check the possibilities of adaptation of the building and whether they meet the wishes and plans of the investor. In addition to ownership documentation, it is also necessary to see all construction and architectural documents and the existence of a use permit. After collecting all the necessary documentation, it is necessary to determine the situation with the statics of the property and the technical possibilities of renovation. Such an assessment requires expert knowledge of traditional construction and a precise assessment of the building as a whole so that unexpected costs do not occur later. The next important step involves assessing the facility's infrastructure. This means checking the electrical and plumbing installations and whether the building is connected to the sewage network or whether a septic tank is used. Buildings in old city centers certainly require special attention, as most of such houses are under conservation protection.

Only after all the mentioned parameters were established, the foundation was created for the creation of a conceptual project that will fulfill the potential of the investor's wishes. Each of these steps is equally important and greatly affects the cost and duration of this process. The Croatian coast is full of such properties and you can certainly find many sleepy old stone houses waiting for their new owners to revive them. The great potential of such properties and the large number of possibilities for renovation make them an excellent basis for a top investment for the purpose of tourism business or as perfect holiday home.

Added: 15.11.2022.

Category: CROATIAN REAL ESTATE INFO

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