Frank Salt Real Estate

Frank Salt Real Estate

Frank Salt Real Estate

Frank Salt Real Estate

Frank Salt Real Estate

Frank Salt Real Estate

Frank Salt Real Estate

Frank Salt Real Estate

Frank Salt Real Estate

Frank Salt Real Estate

Frank Salt Real Estate

Naxxar | €795,000 ($890,000)

A rustic three-bedroom stone ‘house of character’ with stained-glass windows and balconies.

This cozy home, believed to have been built around 350 years ago, is in Naxxar, a town in the Northern Region of Malta, the island nation south of Sicily. The “house of character” — or traditional Maltese residence — has classic Maltese architectural features, including arched stone ceilings, stained-glass windows, a water well and several balconies. Blue trim on the interior courtyard windows and railings give it a touch of whimsy.

Naxxar is a trove for history buffs. Nearby are catacombs, temple ruins dating to 3500 B.C., and lands that were settled during the Bronze Age, as well as more recent structures: churches. The modern city is about seven miles from Valletta, Malta’s capital and a 20- to 30-minute drive from the island’s northern sandy beaches at Mellieha Bay and Golden Bay. A short stroll from the home are Naxxar’s central piazza, as well as restaurants, cafes, shops and Naxxar Primary School. Malta International Airport is about a 15-minute drive.