An early-1900s courtyard townhouse — 161 m² across the two main floors, plus additional non-habitable attic space not included in the stated floor area, together with a 157 m² private garden, double-height glazed entrance hall, 2023 habitability notice and furnishings included.
In the village of Briano, about 500 metres from the San Leucio Belvedere and a few minutes from the Royal Palace of Caserta, this artist’s townhouse for sale in Caserta is offered directly by the owner, with no agency involved. The property is set in a small courtyard shared by just four homes.
The building dates from the early 1900s and retains its original tufa stone structure, with floors partly in timber and partly in iron-and-tile construction. The village lies within a protected landscape area and preserves the historic character of its pitched roofs, dormer windows and intimate courtyards.
The house has been recently renovated in an artistic, contemporary and eclectic style and offers a private garden and versatile interiors suited either to one family or to two separate households.
The two main floors have two separate access points, making it particularly suitable for anyone seeking greater autonomy between the two living areas.
The property has a Certified Notice of Habitability (SCA), filed with the Municipality of Caserta in November 2023, together with a declaration relating to the electrical system under Italian Ministerial Decree 37/2008.
Ground floor
The private entrance leads into a welcoming kitchen-diner, followed by a hallway, a bathroom with shower and a double bedroom.
Completing this floor is the glazed entrance hall (androne): a striking space with a double height of 6.10 metres, opening directly onto the garden. It currently serves as an artist’s studio and would suit equally well as a living room, study, relaxation area or professional workspace.
From the ground floor you step directly into the 157 m² private garden, sheltered by its perimeter walls and ideal for outdoor dining, children at play, pets and quiet moments.
First floor
The first floor also has separate external access, reached via the staircase in the shared courtyard.
It comprises:
- a large double bedroom;
- a bathroom with lobby;
- a spacious room with kitchenette, usable as a living room or as a further bedroom.
The kitchenette, bathroom and separate access make this level particularly suited to accommodating parents, adult children, relatives or anyone wanting greater independence.
From the glazed entrance hall, a removable wooden ship-style ladder rises to a small demountable wooden landing, providing an internal connection between the two levels. The house can therefore be used as a single home or organised as two separate living areas.
The attic
Above the first floor lies the characterful attic, with its exposed timber structure and beams, lit by two dormer windows. It is a non-habitable ancillary space, finished in timber and currently used as a studio, preserving the timber framing of the pitched roof.
From one of the dormer windows, on clear days, the view reaches as far as Vesuvius and the Bay of Naples. From the roof area there are also views towards the bell tower of the historic Church of San Vincenzo Martire and across the rooftops of the village.
Potential for two separate living areas
The layout, the two access points and the presence of a bathroom and kitchenette on the first floor provide a genuine opportunity to organise the property as two separate living areas.
The 6.10-metre double-height glazed entrance hall also offers the potential to create a mezzanine at first-floor level, for example as an additional bedroom or study. Any such work would be subject to technical verification and the relevant building permissions.
Any formal subdivision into two separate registered units would likewise be the buyer’s responsibility and subject to the relevant technical and administrative requirements.
The house may suit use as:
- a principal family home;
- an arrangement for parents and adult children;
- a home with an artist’s studio or professional workspace;
- a property with two more autonomous living areas;
- a home where part of the property could potentially be let;
- an investment for short-term rental or hospitality use, subject to the applicable permissions.
Private portico, parking and all-electric systems
The entrance to the house is preceded by a portico held in exclusive ownership, sheltered and shaded by bougainvillea, forming an attractive transition between the shared courtyard and the front door.
The courtyard is reached through a wide entrance portico, where parking for one car is possible.
The house is entirely electric, with an upgraded 6 kW electricity supply. It is equipped with five air-conditioning units — including one in the glazed entrance hall — an induction hob and two electric water heaters.
An exterior socket in the portico is currently used for slow charging of an electric car from the domestic electricity supply.
A gas meter is also available outside for anyone who prefers to arrange a gas supply.
An artist’s home
The interiors carry the creative signature of contemporary artist ANNY.
Three of ANNY’s artworks appeared in an AD – Architectural Digest feature on a private residence in Naples.
The property is offered with much of the setting that characterises it today: an original and highly personal home, ready to be lived in.
Furnishings included in the price
The asking price includes furniture and furnishing accessories, appliances, paintings and decorative objects present in the house.
Excluded are personal effects, materials and objects used for artistic work, and the craft equipment and machinery in the studio.
The items included in the sale will be listed in a schedule agreed between the parties and attached to the preliminary contract.
Property details
| Type | Period townhouse / whole-house property within a small shared courtyard |
| Location | Caserta, Briano district — Campania, Southern Italy |
| Total cadastral area | 179 m², including proportional shares of outdoor areas and appurtenances |
| Area excluding outdoor spaces | 161 m² |
| Private garden | 157 m² |
| Layout | 5 principal rooms, 2 bathrooms, hallway |
| Floors | Ground floor and first floor, plus additional non-habitable attic space not included in the stated 161 m² |
| Ceiling heights | Average 3.53 m; glazed entrance hall 6.10 m double height; ground-floor rooms approximately 3.50–3.60 m |
| Period | Early 1900s |
| Structure | Tufa stone masonry; timber and iron-and-tile floors; pitched roof with dormer windows |
| Condition | Recently renovated |
| Heating / cooling | Independent — five air-conditioning units and two electric water heaters |
| Electrical | All-electric, 6 kW supply; induction hob; exterior socket currently used for slow EV charging |
| Gas | Meter available outside |
| Windows and doors | PVC double-glazed units with insect screens; glazed entrance hall; period glass window in the first-floor bedroom |
| Security | Armoured entrance doors serving both levels |
| Outdoor appurtenances | Exclusive portico at the house entrance; car parking possible in the entrance portico of the shared courtyard |
| Habitability | Certified Notice of Habitability (SCA) filed with the Municipality of Caserta in November 2023 |
| Land registry category | A/4 |
| Energy class | C — EPgl,nren 68.97 kWh/m² per year |
| Planning setting | Zone A2; property located within a landscape-protected area |
| Furnishings | Included in the price, with the exclusions stated above |
Distances
The Royal Palace of Caserta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is approximately 20 minutes away by car.
Naples and Naples International Airport are approximately 40 minutes away, while Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast can be reached in around one hour, depending on traffic.
Price and terms
€400,000 — direct sale by the owner, with no agency commission.
A part exchange would also be considered, with a balancing payment to be agreed, for an independent house on the Costa del Sol, preferably in the Axarquía area and close to the sea.
Viewings strictly by appointment.
For information and private viewings:
atelierpopart@gmail.com
Ground Floor
First Floor
Attic – Rooftop Terrace
Garden and Outdoor Areas
