Property in Italy - Piedmont Properties

Renovated Hilltop Borgo Property with 0.9 Ha Orchard and Olive Grove

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Near Nizza Monferrato

Situation: On a south-facing hillside overlooking a lush green valley just outside Nizza Monferrato, this 250 years old country property comprises two attached houses, total floor area of about 420 sq m., at one end of a small borgo. The property is set in a 9000 sq m plot that is arranged on stepped terraces along the hillside. It enjoys a very sunny aspect with lovely views to the South. The property is 10 minutes from the motorway by car. The nearest mainline railway station is in Nizza Monferrato, and Genoa is only a 60-minute drive away.

The houses are 250 years old, of brick construction with a plastered exterior, and feature original vaulted ceilings and tiled floors. The property is approached from a small tarmac road via a security gate into a plastered courtyard featuring various shrubs and trees. The roof is tiled "alla Marsigliese". Each half of the house has its own entrance and portico and each has two bedrooms, modern kitchen, living room, dining room, one/two modern bathrooms, and a large terrace that overlooks the countryside. All rooms are very light and benefit from lovely views. The property has been lovingly renovated and is in excellent decorative order throughout. One of the two houses could be let to generate an income or used for visitor accommodation.

The large terraces and balconies are an outstanding feature of this property, providing lovely outdoor sitting areas that can be used throughout the year. The total floor area is about 420 sq m.

Accommodation

House 1:

Ground floor: Entrance from the courtyard leads to a beautiful wine cellar and a large tarverna. Stairs from the courtyard to the first floor and the main living area.

First floor: Entrance door opens into a hall. From there door to a spacious living room with open fireplace and door onto a large terrace, which is a much-loved outdoor sitting area with beautiful views. There are further a kitchen, a dining room, a spacious bedroom with wood-panelled walls, a balcony and a modern fully-tiled bathroom. Stairs from the first floor to the second floor.

Second floor: hosts a further bedroom/study overlooking the courtyard, and another modern bathroom.

House 2:

Ground floor: Entrance door leads to a spacious living room with an open fireplace, a kitchen, a dining room, wine cellar and laundry room. Stairs to the first floor.

First floor: Here there are two spacious bedrooms, a bathroom and a large terrace. There is also an attic with space for a further bedroom and bathroom.

Services: Central heating, security gate, telephone, well and mains water, mains electricity and gas, gas alarm detector.

The Grounds are a veritable "Garden of Eden" featuring a fantastic collection of fruit trees, including at least one specimen of nearly every species found in Italy, a rosemary hedge, and a beautiful olive grove with many different olive varieties. The garden is well stocked with eating grapes, and the uncultivated parts of the grounds could be used to grow additional vines. There is also an attractive barbecue area with a canvas sunroof, and a garage.

Sporting facilities: There are a number of golf courses in Southern Piedmont. The one nearby, "Margara" near Felizzano, can be reached by car in 20 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 personal opinion: This property is not only very conveniently located just outside Nizza Monferrato but is also extremely versatile. Having two independent units, it is ideal either as a main residence with a separate letting facility, or as a large home for an extended family, or as a shared investment by two (or more) partners. The property does not require further renovation.

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For price information contact us quoting reference P148.