Outstanding 2Ha Property with Substantial Antique Farmhouse in Need of Renovation, Quiet Rural Setting, 5 Minutes from Town

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Near Nizza Monferrato

Situation : the property occupies a beautiful elevated location with gorgeous views over the Monferrato wine hills. The gently-sloping grounds of about about 2 Ha (5 acres) would make excellent pasture for horses. Approached by a quiet country lane, the property is situated not far from Nizza Monferrato, a centre of the wine trade with excellent restaurants and shopping facilities, banks, hospital, cinema etc.: the colourful weekly Friday market at the main square, the Piazza Garibaldi, and the antique market - held there on one Sunday a month - are very popular. The motorway can be reached within 25 minutes, and the international airports of Milan, Turin and Genoa within 60 to 90 minutes.

The House: The two-storey brick-built farmhouse faces South, and enjoys a very idyllic and peaceful location: positioned in the centre of the property, it offers far-reaching views over the Monferrato countryside. The house has features typical of South Piedmontese farmhouses, the so-called cascinas, in which the living and working areas are under one roof. This makes architectural and functional changes quite straightforward: the former hayloft, stable and cantina can easily be integrated into the main accommodation.

The house currently has 14 rooms and offers plenty of space for either a Bed & Breakfast or holiday apartments. All rooms have lots of light, and many original features can still be found - for example, there are barrel-vaulted brick and wooden beamed ceilings throughout, and open fireplaces in many of the rooms. The house is in need of comprehensive renovation and modernisation, and we are happy to assist clients in engaging a competent geometra/builder who can supply a quotation on request and oversee the entire project.

Accommodation

Ground Floor: the front door leads from the courtyard to a small hall with two spacious rooms: the one on the left was formerly a living room, the one on the right a kitchen. Also on the ground floor, and accessible from the kitchen and via a gate from the courtyard, are the former stable, a huge cantina/wine cellar - this is situated above ground along the entire back of the building and features beautiful wooden-beamed ceilings - plus a further room.

First floor: the original Luserna stone stairs lead from the small hall on the ground floor to five very spacious rooms, one of which has a balcony. All rooms feature original vaulted ceilings and fireplaces, and enjoy beautiful views. The huge hayloft, currently only accessible from the courtyard, offers further development potential.

Second floor: stone stairs lead from the first floor to the second floor with a further 4 spacious rooms.

The outside: the property is approached via a small lane, with a drive leading to the house. The grounds are currently given over to grass, and feature several beautiful mature Mulberry trees that provide welcome shade during the summer months. There is plenty of space to create a garden and/or a swimming pool. The property has well-defined boundaries, and is separated from the neighbouring property by a very tall and mature evergreen hedge.

Services: Both well-drawn and mains water; mains electricity.

Sporting facilities: There are a number of golf-courses in Southern Piedmont. The nearest, Margara in Felizzano, can be reached by car in 40 minutes. Tennis courts can be found in the local towns, and horse riding is also very popular, with stables nearby. 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 by motorway within 60 to 90 minutes.

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

Our personal opinion: A true gem of a country property that benefits from a convenient - yet beautiful and peaceful - location, large enough to make either an excellent B&B or a very generous private residence.

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For price information, contact us quoting reference P244.