Renovated Elegant Country Home

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Between Asti and Alessandria

Situation: This 300 years old elegant country home is set on the edge of a small village and near the 27-hole golfcourse "Margara" between Asti and Alessandria. It occupies a 3000 sq m (0.75 acre) plot in a sunny position with endless panoramic views over open countryside towards the Ligurian alps to the South. Distance to motorway: 10 minutes. The nearest mainline railway station is in Alessandria.

The house : In 1997 the 300 years old house, which is built in the style of a traditional "cascina", was comprehensively renovated. The house is of brick construction with a plastered exterior, and features the original vaulted brick ceilings and elegant cotto floors throughout. All rooms are light and benefit from panoramic views, and all the windows and doors are double glazed. Total floor area: 417 sq m (4170 sq ft).

Accommodation

Ground floor: Entrance door opens into a spectacular open-plan living room (9.5 x 5.8 m, 31 x 19 ft) with an open fireplace and a winter garden. Doorway to dining room (5.4 x 3.9 m, 18 x 13 ft) and kitchen (3.7 x 2.6 m, 12 x 9 ft). Door from dining room opens into an attractive open-air summer living room, formerly a portico, with open fireplace and a door to a small cantina (wine cellar). The inner hallway of the living room leads to cloakroom and stairs up to the first floor.

First floor: Stairs onto first floor landing. Door leads to a large open-air covered terrace, in an area formerly occupied by haylofts. This part of the house can easily be converted into additional rooms, if desired. Door from landing to a small hallway with doors to three spacious bedrooms, two bathrooms and a storage room.

Services: Central heating, telephone, well, mains water, electricity and gas.

Outside: The house is approached from the road by its own driveway. 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.

Sporting facilities: There are a number of golf-courses in Southern Piedmont. The one nearby, "Margara" near Felizzano can be reached by car in 6 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.

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For price information contact us quoting reference P121.