Italian Vineyard Real Estate - Piedmont Properties

Attractive Period Village Property With Two Houses and a Sunny Courtyard

Between Asti and Alba

Situation : this village property is about 250 years old and consists of 2 houses and a portico enclosing a sunny and sheltered courtyard. It is situated in a quiet narrow street in an old village only a short drive away from the busy market town of Nizza Monferrato, a centre of the wine trade with excellent restaurants and shopping facilities, a hospital, and an sought-after school for children aged 3 to 18. 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. In the direction of Alessandria the autostrada can be reached by car in 15 minutes. International airports ay Milan, Turin and Genoa are within an hour drive away.

The houses are both of thick, solid brick construction and are in generally good condition, but in need of some modernisation and refurbishment. The rooms of both houses have lots of light and overlook the sunny courtyard.

The main house has downstairs 3 spacious rooms, including a kitchen with an open fireplace, and 3 good-sized bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor. The rooms still have traditional vaulted brick ceilings, which could easliy be sand-blasted back to their original beauty. Attached to the main house - at a 90 degree angle - is a large portico, with a hayloft above that offers significant development potential.

The smaller house is situated on the opposite side of the courtyard to the main house. It is not plastered, but has attractive brick walls. The entire ground floor is occupied by a beautiful wine cellar/cantina that could be converted into a stunning living room. Outside stairs lead up the side of the house to the first floor, which comprises 3 rooms and a small hallway.

Outside: The property is approached by a gate leading onto the spacious courtyard, which could easily be converted into a Mediterranean courtyard-garden. The whole property is surrounded by a thick wall, giving maximum privacy. Currently there are a 2 small sheds along the wall - these can easily be removed.

Services: Well-drawn water, mains water; mains electricity nearby.

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

Our personal opinion: A lovely property with great potential in a very convenient and peaceful location.

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For price information, contact us quoting reference P170.