luxury house for sale Baldissero d'Alba, Italy

In the middle of the Langhe, Piedmont, there is a townhouse where you can breathe an atmosphere of magic. With its 2 bedrooms, panoramic terraces and cosy living areas, it is the ideal place to take refuge in your spare time. A contemporary style home, but ancient in the walls: a contrast that creates warmth, elegance and comfort. The House The house is located in the very heart of the historic centre of Monforte D’Alba. It measures 280 sq.m. + 70 sq.m. of panoramic terraces and it is spread over 4 floors: First Floor: Access is from one of the characteristic town’s alleys. From the front door you get into the entrance hall, that leads you to the cosy living room. Here you’ll immediately notice the brick arches, probably dating back to the Middle Ages, as well as the flooring, made from ancient boards of an old farmhouse in the Alta Langa. On this floor, there’s the first terrace of the house: the view over the town, the vineyards and the Langhe is spectacular. Ground Floor: Stepping down to the Ground floor you reach the kitchen, dining room, guest bathroom and a lovely closed veranda, where you can sit down and relax, while enjoying the sun coming in. The veranda is directly connected to a small courtyard, where you can put a dining table for al-fresco dinners or arrange a sitting area in the open air. This is more than a privilege for a house in the historic centre: this is unique! The dining room is full of modern details, such as two radiators in the shape of elongated ellipses – very original. The kitchen was created in the area of the old manger, and an architectural element has been preserved and transformed into a cup holder. The worktop is in porphyry and canaletto walnut. On the floor there is a small window overlooking the library downstairs. If you go further downstairs, you reach the cellar, where you can store your precious collection of Barolo wines. At the moment, it’s been arranged as a reading room, with sofas and a big bookcase, with a selection of very good titles. On top of that, this room is connected to another courtyard: on nice and warm sunny days, you can move your chaise outside and read your favorite books outdoors. Second Floor: The second floor can be reached via a staircase in wood, iron and stone – one of the most interesting architectural elements in the house. Here’s where the sleeping area has been arranged with 2 double bedrooms and a bathroom. The originality is given by the materials used for the doors: barriques cut and set with iron and glass. In the master bedroom the three windows overlook the valley, with beautiful views over Monforte and the Langhe with its charming vineyards. Passing through the main bathroom (equipped with a shower with chromotherapy), you get out onto the highest terrace: from here the view is breathtaking. The guest bedroom enjoy a fireplace, as well as other details, specifically the materials used to build it. This house is the perfect blend of tradition and modernity, all ‘seasoned’ with flair and attention to detail that help to embellish the rooms and make them truly unique. The External Areas This property enjoys a more unique than rare advantage: we challenge you to find another house in the city with 70 sq.m. of external spaces (terraces and courtyards), one on each floor, where you can enjoy the healthy air of the Langhe. After all, if you buy a house in Italy, it’s also to enjoy the outdoor spaces, isn’t it? The Location Being the house in town, here you can find all the services and forget about the car, because everything you need is close at hand: food shops, bars, restaurants and other shops. Going shopping will also be an opportunity to meet people, socialize and have a chat with the people of the village before having dinner. For major services, you can get to Alba in just 20-25 min by car. From Monforte d’Alba you can also easily get to Turin, Milan, Genoa and reach the international airports of Turin, Milan and Genoa in 1,5h. EPC Rating: F Energy Performance Index (IPE): 220,25 kwh/sq.m.*year Why Buy It This is the perfect holiday home for a family who, after many years of work in a city, intends to get a place of their own, where they can spend time slowly and quietly, enjoying the views that only the Langhe can offer. Healthy air, quality of life, return to a sociability made of smiles and time for oneself and for others. Considering the number of bedrooms, it can also be a permanent residence for a couple. The guest room will allow you to host friends or children who live elsewhere during the holidays.

The Castle stands on a hill south of Costigliole d'Asti and it dominates the valleys Tinella to the west and Nizza to the east. This structure, originally built in the early Middle Ages, has undergone several additions over the centuries, which however have not compromised the architectural harmony of the Castle. Its timeless charm is given by the combination of several buildings connected to each other, which open onto a wonderful private garden, from which you can admire a breathtaking panorama. The main structure is characterized by a tall tower, while on the east side there is a drawbridge which replaces the previous access staircase to the panoramic internal courtyard. The interiors of the house, completely renovated in the Baroque period, boast a prestigious conservative restoration work, carried out by the current owners of the Castle. The vast size of the property is characterized by more than twenty rooms, three kitchens and courtly halls, all very bright, thanks to the large windows with breathtaking views of the surrounding valleys. The various eras that have followed are evident in the volumes of the vaults, in the ancient floors, in the expertly preserved frescoes and in the large spectacular fireplaces that adorn the reception rooms. In addition to the habitable spaces already available, numerous rooms and premises require total renovation, but offer the opportunity to expand the current structure for residential or hospitality purposes. The property includes two panoramic terraces, a land of 7,000 m2 and a small church in front of the Castle.

Important property in the hills is St. Stefano Belbo, in the UNESCO area, consisting of two houses and 8.7 ha of land.The property is in a panoramic position a short distance from the town.A country takes... and Cesare Pavese was referring to this, today no longer miserable, but made famous by its excellent vineyards of Moscato, deservedly become part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.The two buildings, both of generous size, are properly distributed within the farm, so as not to disturb each other.Each building is elevated over 2 floors and overlooks a panorama of rare beauty.We refer to the floor plans and photos to appreciate the consistency and distribution of the spaces, which offer the possibility of use the houses to private homes or accommodation activities.The houses are in good condition and habitable. Some improvements can make this property a luxury residence.The land, in one body contains vineyards of Moscato for about 2.6 ha, in addition to arable and forest.

Exclusive property, recently renovated with quality materials and finishes, immersed in the greenery of the Langhe hills, surrounded by vineyards and with a panoramic view of the Alps. The villa is spread over four levels, served by a lift. On the ground floor there is a large garage, a laundry room, a bathroom and a charming cellar with tasting room. The upper level, which overlooks the garden, is dedicated to the living area: a large fully furnished kitchen opens onto a terrace with an outdoor kitchen, followed by an elegant dining room and a lounge with fireplace. The main entrance leads to the wellness area, with an indoor heated swimming pool, surrounded by large windows that offer a splendid view of the surrounding landscape. On the same floor there is a welcoming apartment for the caretaker. On the upper floor there is the master bedroom with double-sided fireplace, en-suite bathroom and Turkish bath, closet room, fitness area overlooking the terrace with Jacuzzi and fireplace, two guest bedrooms and a large bedroom with study and en-suite bathroom. suite. The top floor is dedicated to the large hobby room. Furthermore, it is possible to acquire 2.3 hectares of organic Riesling and Pinot Noir vineyards and the winery based in Monaco (Monte Carlo) that manages the production and distribution of the wines. The Langhe, renowned throughout the world for its food and wine excellences and scenic beauty, are located just over an hour from Turin, the Ligurian Sea and two hours from Milan.

Charming residence, surrounded by nature, from which it is possible to admire the hills and vineyards of the Langa and Monferrato. From the property, located at the top of a hill, it is also possible to see the picturesque village of Calosso, reachable on foot via a beautiful walk. The property consists of a main villa and a farmhouse, divided by an enchanting internal courtyard. Both properties have been finely restored according to a careful conservative restoration, using quality materials and finishes. The main villa is on two levels: on the ground floor there is the living area with large windows overlooking the swimming pool, on the upper floor the sleeping area, consisting of 6 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. The second farmhouse is characterized by a large living area on the ground floor with windows overlooking the internal courtyard. On the first floor, however, there are 5 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. A cellar completes this second property. The residence is sold complete with furnishings. It is characterized by wonderful outdoor spaces, an infinity pool with a view of the hills and a porticoed area with a wood-burning oven. The land surrounding the property measures approximately 3.7 hectares, of which approximately 7,000 m2 of vineyards. This property, in addition to being a prestigious private residence, also represents an interesting investment opportunity in the hospitality sector: it is currently in fact an elegant and successful hospitality business. Piedmont, a UNESCO heritage site, was recently named the number one region in the world to visit. The main cities of Genoa and Turin are only an hour away, Milan less than two, Alba less than 30 minutes

Property with almost 22 hectares of land and 4 buildings a few hundred meters from the center of Dogliani, with excellent exposure, suitable for cultivation of vineyards, hazelnuts or other.We are faced with a unique opportunity, in terms of extent and landscape value.The land, divided into 3 separate bodies, but very close to each other, includes arable parts (15.5 ha) and forested parts (6.2 ha), the prevailing exposure is to the south and the altitude starts from 275 m to reach about 400 m, with not excessive slopes. Note that the forest is rich in centuries-old plants and is a place where you can usually find the delicious white truffle of Alba.This land is naturally dedicated to the cultivation of vineyards, in particular dogliani DOCG, deriving from the vinification of Dolcetto grapes. In fact, most of this land was cultivated with vineyards, but it also lends itself very well to other crops, for example piedmont pgi hazelnuts, today highly sought after, whose cultivation today is particularly profitable.Within the land insist 4 buildings.One, of considerable size (about 580 square meters of surface, distributed over 3 floors) has undergone structural interventions, has interesting traditional architectural motifs and needs a modernization of the interior).The other 3 (one of them is an ancient church) are in the state of ruin, but allow a new building.Overall, the property represents a very interesting opportunity for a farm and /or tourist establishment (farmhouse, B&B): we are close to the UNESCO area of the Barolo vineyards, about 70 km from the Ligurian coast and 50 km from the ski slopes, 1 hour's drive from Turin and about 2h 15 'from Milan. Fractional sales may also be considered.

Marvellous Castle for sale in PiedmontThis amazing castle was for 700 years used as a Convent, it was then confiscated by Napoleon and did part of the properties of the Kingdom of France.The building is divided into three bodies.  The main one (noble residence) consists of three floors above ground for a total of 35 rooms (about 2000 m²).  Two staircases disengage the sequences of the halls of the two main sleeves on the floor.  The tower has an extra floor.  Sentry boxes and loopholes recall the defensive origin of the building.  In addition to the chapel on the ground floor, there are ancient secret passages, pitfalls and prisons.  The other two buildings (about 500 m²) were intended for the farmer's accommodation, stables and warehouses.  The park (completely enclosed by high walls that connect to the ramparts on the outline of the main building.) Measures approximately 4370 m² and is located on a raised level with respect to the context, thus allowing the splendid characteristic view of the Langhe landscape.  The castle is not subject to the constraint of the fine arts and does not require specific architectural or structural renovations.  In the land registry it is registered as category  A / 9 and therefore has a very low cadastral income with consequently low municipal taxes.  Particularly suitable to be transformed into a hotel or other receptive structure, being divided into sequences of rooms and lounges that can be easily disengaged.Located in the heart of the Langhe, the castle is located at the top of the historic center of Cravanzana (600 m asl), in the province of Cuneo (Alta Langa), and is 25 km from Alba and 68 km from the sea.  The Municipality is located near the main sports centers of the area, in particular the proximity of the golf courses of Monforte, Barolo, Cherasco, the swimming pool and the tennis court 5 km away.  Excellent microclimate always ventilated with pleasant temperatures even in summer.  The Municipality has restaurants, hotels, agritourisms, shops and a bank.  Excellent summer entertainment and traditional fair in September.  It is the municipality of the Langhe with more hectares of hazelnut groves (about 700).  Beautiful view of the surrounding hills (woods, hazelnut groves, meadows, small villages).  It is a 17th century castle which has been renovated several times over time.  Used as an agricultural school, home to summer camps and the Carabinieri barracks.  Acquired by a private owner in the eighties, it was subsequently renovated in order to restore the interior to its original state with terracotta floors, wood, etc., both to recover the wall decorations.Historical notes The original matrix of the castle dates back to 1100/1200, built by Ligurian nobles (the date 1136 is engraved on the external walls).  Subsequently, in 1438, there was the attack and the conquest by the mercenary troops of Francesco Sforza.  In 1535 the castle suffered sacking and partial demolition by the Spanish militias.  In 1635 Gian Giacomo Fontana (Minister of the King) rebuilt it by enlarging it and in 1726 it became the property of the Savoy family. Distances First Town With Services: 1 km  Cravanzana: 1 km Canelli: 24 kms  Nizza Monferrato: 35 kms  Acqui Terme: 42 kms Barolo: 26 kms Barbaresco: 26 kms Airport of Torino: 125 kms   Airport of Milano Malpensa: 192 kms Airport of Bergamo: 223 kms   Airport of Nice: 216 kmsPrice On RequestInterested in this property? Fill out the form below and we will be in contact shortly.

Strategically located in the UNESCO area between the hills of the Langhe and Monferrato, a short distance from Asti and Alba, a period farmhouse used as a farmhouse, in a hilly position, with 4 apartments, a room with services, restaurant for 100 seats, swimming pool, 4 ha of land, partly vineyard, low building, canopy and cellar. Possibility to obtain up to 4 additional apartments.On the ground floor, reception, two dining rooms, kitchen, pantry, cellar with barrel vault of the '700, services for guests and services for staff.On the first floor, accessible by internal staircase, 4 apartments, each living room with kitchenette, bedroom and bathroom, as well as another bedroom with bathroom. 3 apartments and the room have a balcony and an apartment with a large terrace.The property, renovated in 2000 with the use of high quality materials, is in perfect maintenance conditions and is sold complete with the furnishings of the rooms and kitchen equipment.On the courtyard in front of the farmhouse there is another building with kitchen, bathroom and dining area under the canopy.There is the possibility of converting the 2 dining rooms into as many apartments, without precluding the possibility of maintaining the restaurant business using the charming old brick cellar and / or the reception as a room.The land, all surrounding the building, is cultivated for about 2 ha with Barbera vineyard, the remaining part with arable land and orchard.Excellent investment opportunity ready to produce income without interventions, with agricultural, receptive and catering component.Easy access to the motorway network and the main airports of the North West.

The CastleThe castle is in a particularly fascinating context between Langhe and Monferrato. It already appears in the distance as a grandiose mass that detaches itself from the roofs. You go up a slope that leads close to the ramparts, but only by turning around you realise the vast dimensions of its walls. The complex consists of a building enclosed by four cornered towers, square and massive, originally the towers were crenellated at the corners.The FloorsThe actual castle that stands on the right, retains the original four floors layout that dates back to the 12th Century, although the portal was restored in 1884. The total available living area is 1288 sq.m. On the Ground Floor, the staircase to the Noble Floor was designed by Juvarra, and the well in the atrium originally gave the name to the castle which was called Acquosana Castle, which is translated as “Healthy Water Castle”. To the left of the entrance, there is the access to the original kitchen of the castle, that has two large storage rooms. The kitchen also has an independent access from the front of the castle.On the Noble Floor (First Floor) one is immediately struck by the amazing large salon. There are two dining rooms accessible from the salon, one to the right and one to the left. The Noble Floor has been recently renovated so there are four bedrooms and a small kitchen.There are two floors above the Noble Floor. On The Second Floor there are six rooms and four bathrooms, while on the Third Floor there is a total of eight rooms and a bathroom.The AnnexesPast the entrance you access the large garden of 1690 sq.m. built on the bastion, where you can enjoy the amazing top view of the valley. On the left there is a porticoed building, added to the original building in the last century, preserving the medieval style as in the external enclosure. From the garden we can access the monumental 1418 sq.m. cellar built inside the ramparts. It is dug into the tuff, and the exposed bricks are enchanting.Get in touch for further info and price.DistancesFirst Town With Services: 3 km  Moasca: 3 km Canelli: 6 kms Nizza Monferrato: 9 kms  Acqui Terme: 22 kms Asti: 25 kms  Alessandria: 35 kms  Alba: 40 kms Airport of Genova: 102 kms  Airport of Milano Malpensa: 157 kms Price On RequestInterested in this property? Fill out the form below and we will be in contact shortly.