Piedmont Properties - Villas in Italy

Attractive Antique Village Property in Advanced Stage of Renovation

Between Asti and Alba

The Situation: This attractive 300 years old country house is set on the edge of a hilltop village between Asti and Alba. It occupies a wonderful 2000 sq m (0.5 acre) south-facing plot in a very sunny position, with endless panoramic views over the beautiful Monferrato hills towards the Ligurian alps to the south and the French alps to the west. The pretty hilltop village with its medieval castle offers day-to-day shopping facilities, cafés and wine bars. The nearest larger town and mainline railway station is in Asti. Distance to the nearest motorway: 20 minutes.

The house: Brick construction with plastered exterior. In 1999/2000 the house underwent a comprehensive renovation - this was done with great care and taste, preserving antique features such as the vaulted brick ceilings, which were sandblasted and brought back to their original beauty. The entire roof was renewed. The house is to be sold in a partly-finished condition, the remaining works to be undertaken by the new owner. Total floorspace: 360 sq m (3600 sq ft).

Accommodation

Ground floor: Entrance door opens into a spacious living room with doors onto a tile-covered portico, with stone stairs leading to the back garden. Doorway to kitchen and dining area. The inner hallway of the living room leads to a cloakroom/shower room, and stairs up to the first floor. Access from the ground floor via stairs to a spacious cellar in the basement and a garage. The inner layout could be changed by the new owner if required.

First floor: The inner parting walls have not yet been errected, giving maximum flexibility to the new owner. There is space for three to four bedrooms, two bathrooms and a storage room.

Outside: The house is situated along a small, quiet road that leads to the upper part of the village. The grounds surrounding the house are given over to grass, with plenty of scope for the enthusiastic garden designer. The south side of the house would be a perfect place for a swimming pool. The neighbouring plot has building permission and may also be purchased if desired.

Services: Mains water, electricity and mains gas.

Sporting facilities: There are a number of golf-courses in Southern Piedmont. The nearest, "Margara" near Felizzano, can be reached by car in 15 minutes. Horse riding and tennis are also very popular, and there are good riding and tennis facilities in the area. The beaches of the Riviera are one hour's drive away.

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

Our opinion: A great opportunity to acquire a partly-renovated antique house and to finish it to your own taste and specification.

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For price information, contact us quoting reference P161.