You'll find this walled villa on a quiet residential street, about 300m behind the train station. A model of old-fashioned pride, it's laden with gleaming antiques, assorted knick-knacks and quirky, if sometimes dated, furnishings. Outside, the lush garden, presided over by a resident pavone (peacock), is the setting for alfresco breakfasts in the warmer months.
Villa del Pavone
Pescara
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