Substantial Fully-Renovated Antique House with Separate Apartment, in Pristine Condition, Quiet Village-Edge Location with Courtyard & Sloping Garden, 10 Minutes from Asti, Commuting Distance from Turin

The front of the house from the courtyard

Near Asti

Situation: This attractive gated property is located at the edge of a small village only a 10 minute drive away from the famous wine town of Asti. It is in easy commuting distance of Turin, and the new 18-hole Feudo di Asti golf course can be reached within a few minutes. The property is located in a very quiet position at the end of a small cul-de-sac. The hillside garden at the back of the house overlooks beautiful open countryside.

The elegant historic town of Asti offers excellent shopping facilities, hotels, restaurants, numerous coffee and wine bars, schools and hospitals. The spectacular Palio of Asti - second in popularity only to the better-known one at Siena in Tuscany, but even more ancient - is held on the third weekend in September, followed by the Douja D'Or - a famous wine festival. In the direction of Asti the motorway/freeway/autostrada leading to Turin can be reached by car in less than 10 minutes. The international airports of Milan, Turin and Genoa are within an hour's drive away.

The house is of brick construction, built in an L-shape around the year 1850, and faces South. It includes a former hayloft and a large portico, both offering interesting development potential. Including the spacious cellar/cantina in the basement and the self-contained first-floor apartment, the total occupied floor area is about 350 m² (3,500 sq.ft). The house has central heating and is in good habitable condition: it could easily be turned into one large family home, but also has the potential to create independent guest accommodation.

The ground floor is accessed from the paved courtyard via the front door into a small entrance hall with 2 reception rooms on the right. To the left, a door leads to a study/bedroom, a modern bathroom, and an open-plan family kitchen/dining room with doors opening onto a terrace inside the front part of the portico.

The first floor : stairs lead up from the ground floor to a small landing. To the right is the entrance door into a self-contained apartment which includes a spacious bedroom/sitting room, a kitchen and a bathroom. To the left is a large bedroom: the hayloft behind this bedroom could easily be used to provide further bedrooms and bathrooms.

Cantina: stairs lead from the ground floor down to a spacious cantina/wine cellar.

Portico and Garage: to the side of the building is a very large portico, with a garage below. The portico could easily be turned into a very generous living room, with windows overlooking open countryside.

Outside: The property is approached via a gate that leads onto a large paved courtyard. At the end of the courtyard, behind the portico, is a lovely mature sloping garden. This well-maintained, fenced garden enjoys beautiful views and features both fruit trees and ornamental trees.

Services: Mains water, mains electricity, gas, telephone.

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

Our personal opinion: An attractive property in a very convenient location - the house is in good habitable condition and would make a beautiful residence.

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For price information, contact us quoting reference P268.