Project: Villa Covri
Architects: Boris Ruzic
Location: Istria, Novigrad, Croatia
Area: 26,906 sf (property), 3,229 sf (living area)
Photographs by: Rajan Milosevic
Villa Covri by Boris Ruzic
Villa Covri is a luxurious romantic getaway in Istria, the largest peninsula on the Adriatic Sea. It is located near the town of Novigrad in Croatia.
Designed by Boris Ruzic, this beautiful dwelling offers a lot of facilities spread across almost 27,000 square feet and each of them have access to stunning views of the Adriatic Sea.
The building itself offers 3,229 square feet of living spaces with a spacious interior that houses 5 large bedrooms, and outside of it is an huge swimming pool full.
The extraordinary Villa Covri with designer’s signature of one of the leading Croatian designers Boris Ružić is located near the wonderful town of Novigrad. The villa got its name after the Istrian village Covri where she is located, at only 4 km from the nearest beach.
The villa was built in the 16th century and was completely restored in 2017 with furnishings of the highest quality and environmentaly friendly paint. The old beams that have for centuries framed this beautiful villa have also been restored while the old stone has been put to new use. Marble of the highest quality from Istrian quarrys was used to decorate the house. The interior of this beauty consists of three floors which successfully combine traditional Istrian with modern industrial style which makes this place especially inviting.
It boasts 5 large bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, a large pool with a cascade, a large living room with a kitchen, patio and lounge area. The stylish interiors will impress you with their strong colors, comfortable beds, and large bathrooms. The house also has a large ancient stone fireplace and many mementos from its’ glorious past.
The Golden Globe nominated movie “Život sa stricem”( My Uncle’s Legacy) was shot here in 1987, before the renovation. The open concept living and dining area together with a fully equipped kitchen and toilet are located on the ground floor. Three spacious bedrooms, all with en-suite bathroom are located on the first floor where from one of the bedrooms you have a terrace from which you can directly access the garden. The other two comfortable bedrooms, also with en-suite bathroom each, are located on the second floor. The villa is surrounded by a beautiful mediterranean garden with lavender, rosemary and olive trees where the refreshing private pool awaits and invites you to unwind in this beautiful oasis. To round up your experience in this extraordinary villa, the owners can offer various water sports at a discount. Yachts and other boats can also be arranged. For those who would like to truly relax – a top yoga teacher can come to the villa and offer a private or group class as well as a massage.
