Near Asti
Situation : The property is located in the heart of the South Piedmontese wine country and is surrounded by the Monferrato hills with their hilltop villages, castles, churches and vineyards. It is conveniently positioned on the edge of an old hilltop wine village and enjoys lovely views. The village provides an excellent restaurant and has good shopping facilities. The property itself faces south and has plenty of privacy. Its secluded grounds include a 2.3 ha vineyard, fine gardens, an orchard and a meadow.
The House: The 400 square meter house is about 200 years old and has been expertly renovated to the highest standards, maintaining its impressive character and many of its original features. It has five bedrooms, four bathrooms, a large kitchen, a roofed outdoor sitting area, a stunning underground wine cellar and a garage for three cars. It is to be sold fully furnished.
Services: Telephone, mains and well-drawn water, electricity, oil-fired central heating, alarm system.
The grounds: More than half of the property, ca. 21,000 sq m, is used for growing first-quality D.O.C. Grignolino, a light red varietal, and Riesling. 1.8 ha are given over to Grignolino, with an annual production of 15,000 kg, and 3000 sq m. are used to grow Riesling, with an annual production of 5000 kg. The vineyard is understood to be in excellent condition. The harvest is mainly sold, but some of the grapes are used for subcontracted off-site cru production. Vineyard machinery is included in the sale.
Viewing: Strictly by appointment with the sole agents, Piedmont Properties.
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For the price and further details, contact us quoting reference P144.
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