Between Asti and Nizza Monferrato
The Situation : This 260 year old brick house is set in a gentle valley beneath an attractive hilltop town. The south-facing property measures a total of 7,000 m² (1.75 acres). The location is very sunny and offers fine views over open countryside to the distant hills. Distance to the motorway: 20 minutes. The nearest mainline railway station is in Agliano.
The House is of L-shaped brick construction with plastered exterior. The house was built with two entrances and in the style of a traditional "cascina", in which the living and working areas are under one roof. This makes architectural and functional changes quite straightforward. The total floor area measures about 400 m² (4000 ft²). The house features traditional vaulted brick ceilings throughout.
Accommodation
Part 1
Ground floor: Entrance door opens from the courtyard into a small hall, with door to a kitchen and from there another door to a dining room (3.60 x 4.13 m, 11.9 x 13.6 ft).
Upstairs: Stairs lead to a small bathroom and two bedrooms: Bedroom 1 (5.16 x 4.16 m, 17 x 13.7 ft) and bedroom 2 (3.36 x 4.12 m, 11.1 x 13.6 ft). Both bedrooms overlook the courtyard.
Part 2
Ground floor: Second entrance door from the courtyard leads to a second kitchen with open fireplace, an original bread oven and original cotto floor. Access to a former stable, with interesting conversion potential.
Upstairs: Stairs lead to two large bedrooms, both with original cotto floors. Bedroom 1 (5.23 x 4.15 m, 17.3 x 13.7 ft), Bedroom 2 (5.05 x 4.16 m, 16.7 x 13.7 ft).
All bedrooms in the house are light, south-facing and enjoy fine views.
Wine cellar: Access from the country lane to a garage and a very impressive wine cellar with a beautiful vaulted ceiling.
Outside: The house is approached from a small and quiet country lane via a short driveway that leads onto a south-facing courtyard.
The Garden includes an orchard with various fruit trees, including fig, plum, peach, cherry and apple. It also includes a few rows of Barbera wine, and a corn field in which vines could be re-established if desired.
Services: Telephone, well water, mains water, and mains electricity.
Sporting facilities: There are a number of golf-courses in Southern Piedmont. The one nearby, Margara near Felizzano can be reached by car in 25 minutes. Horse riding is also very popular, and there are good riding facilities in the area. The nearest Tennis courts can be found in Nizza Monferrato and Canelli. The beaches of the Riviera are one hour's drive away.
Viewing: Strictly by appointment with the sole agents, Piedmont Properties.
Our opinion: A very conveniently located property in a quiet and peaceful setting. It is in good structural condition and has the potential to create a lovely spacious home plus a self-catering unit or guest suite.
More Pictures are available of this property.
For price information contact us quoting reference P128.
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