P331: Fully Renovated Villa with Garden in Walking Distance from Town Centre: 2 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Attic Conversion with 2 Further Bedrooms, Space for Swimming Pool
See also a P331 Picture Gallery with 22 images
Canelli
This generous villa is situated in a quiet residential area in walking distance of modern Canelli and its historic centre (centro storico). Canelli is one of the main commerical centres of the Piedmont wine trade, and many famous wineries - including Gancia, Contratto and Bosca - have their headquarters here. While modern Canelli offers very good shopping facilities, banks, excellent restaurants, bars and enotecas, the historic part of Canelli boasts charming palazzi, beautiful churches, and medieval cobblestoned alleys that wind up the hill towards the magnificient Castello di Marchesi di Gancia, the stunning castle that overlooks the town.
Canelli's historic wine cellars make the town a popular tourist destination. The nearest motorway can be reached from the property in about 40 minutes.
The House
The south-facing, gated and fenced property enjoys an elevated postion with fine views. The house occupies a corner position in a quiet residential street on the edge of town: there is woodland to the rear of the property. The house dates from the 19th century and is of solid stone construction. It was completely renovated to high standards by the current owner in the 1990s: the outside walls were exposed, the roof was raised and renewed, and the attic was made ready for further development. An independent guest unit with 2 bedrooms, a bathroom and its own private access has been initiated, and can easily be completed. To do this work we are happy to help the buyer find a very competitively-priced geometra (builder) to oversee the work. We provide this service to buyers free of charge.
Accommodation
Ground Floor: A pedestrian gate leads from the small street into the garden, and a foot path leads to the house. The front door opens into a generous open-plan reception room with an open fireplace, a dining area and doors opening onto a terrace with a portico. Also on the ground floor are a study / dining room, a spacious kitchen, a bathroom and a storage room with doors leading outside to the back of the house.
The First Floor: stairs lead from the ground floor to the first floor accommodation which comprises 2 spacious bedrooms, each with a balcony, and 2 bathrooms.
The loft area (second floor) could be easily incorporated into the accommodation, and 2 further bedrooms and one bathroom have already been prepared.
Garage & Garden
An electric gate and a paved drive lead to a double garage situated next to the house. Beside the garage is a storage room and a beautiful stone-built barbeque. The garden includes a manicured lawn area, a well and an irrigation system; it is fringed with flower beds plus some shrubs and fruit trees. There is space to for a swimming pool.
Services
Mains water, well drawn water, mains gas, mains electricity, gas central heating.
Sporting Facilities
There are a number of golf courses in Southern Piedmont. The nearest, Le Colline near Acqui Terme, can be reached by car in 20 minutes. Tennis courts can be found in the nearby towns, and horse-riding is also very popular, with stables nearby. The excellent network of small, tarmac-surfaced country roads makes the area very popular with cyclists. The beaches of the Italian Riviera are a one hour drive away, and popular Italian ski resorts can be reached by motorway within a one to one-and-a-half hour drive.
Viewing
Strictly by appointment with the sole agents, Piedmont Properties.
Our opinion: A well-maintained property with a lovely garden in a convenient town location - it would make an ideal year-round residence.
See also a P331 Picture Gallery with 22 images
For more information contact us quoting reference P331. Please note that all quoted measurements are approximate.
