Real Estate in Italy, from Piedmont Properties

Attractive 1 Ha Property in Beautiful Hillside Position with Fantastic Views, Renovated to High Standard

Acqui Terme

Situation : Enjoying an enviable rural location very close to the beautiful Roman spa town of Acqui Terme, this converted antique farmhouse benefits from a hillside position with gorgeous far-reaching views. The centre of Acqui Terme, with its excellent shopping facilities, hotels, bars, restaurants, markets and spa facilities, can be reached by car within a few minutes. The house is located together with a number of elegant country residences in the most sought-after residential part of Acqui Terme.

The property is approached by a small country lane - a cul-de-sac that is only used by local residents. An iron gate leads into south-facing hillside grounds measuring about 1 Ha (2.5 acres) in total. The house is positioned halfway up the hill in the centre of its own fenced grounds, and enjoys both privacy and far-reaching views. There is a parking area belonging to the property at the gate, and there is space to build a garage if desired. The area below the house, formerly a vineyard, is currently overgrown, but a vineyard could easily be re-established. The grounds are also well suited to the cultivation of olive trees. In the direction of Alessandria the motorway / freeway / autostrada can be reached by car in 20 minutes. The international airports of Milan, Turin and Genoa can all be reached by road within 90 minutes.

The House: The two-storey south-facing brick farmhouse dates from the 19th century. It is built on a terrace along the hillside, and has been renovated and converted by its current owner with much care and imagination. The house has a total floor area of 200 m² (2000 ft²); in addition it features 91 m² of patio, very sheltered and useable all year round. The house can be divided into two independent apartments, each with their own front door, with little additional effort - so this property would suit joint buyers who wish to share ownership. Permission will be granted to extend the house by a further 50 m² (500 ft²).

Accommodation

Ground floor: The entrance door opens from the paved courtyard into an open-plan reception room featuring an attractive wood-burning fireplace. This reception room features a sitting area, a dining area and a modern kitchen, and access to the double bedroom and a modern bathroom. Two french doors open onto a very attractive patio area, which can be used all year round. Internal stairs lead down from the reception area to the accommodation on the lower ground floor.

Lower Ground Floor: the accommodation here is currently used as an independent apartment - it includes a sitting room, a kitchen/dining room, a single bedroom and a shower room. The sitting room leads into a spacious portico, part of which could be converted into a further bedroom and bathroom. Also on the lower ground floor are a former wine cellar, currently used for storage, and a laundry room.

Outside: The grounds feature a mature mediterranean woodland area, a garden area well-stocked with ornamental shrubs and trees, an orchard, and the former vineyard, now overgrown. There is space for a swimming pool, and the lovely views can be enjoyed from every part of the property.

Services: central oil-fired heating (used only during cold spells in winter), mains water and mains electricity.

Sporting facilities: There are a number of golf courses in Southern Piedmont. The nearest, Le Colline near Acqui Terme, can be reached by car in 20 minutes. Tennis courts can be found nearby, and horse riding is also very popular, with stables not far away. The excellent network of small, tarmac-surfaced country roads makes the area very popular with cyclists. The beaches of the Italian Riviera are a one hour drive away, and popular Italian ski resorts can be reached within one to one-and-a-half hours.

Viewing Strictly by appointment with the sole agents, Piedmont Properties.

Our opinion: A very attractive property which benefits from an excellent location and stunning views. The house has been renovated well, and offers flexibility in the use of its internal space. The house would make a perfect all-year-round residence, but would also be ideal as a holiday home.

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For more information contact us quoting reference P218.