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A true gem of a Langhe stone house – hidden away up in the hills with total privacy and endless views including over the river Bormida – yet not more than 10 minutes’ drive to the buzzing medieval market town of Cortemillia where you find all the restaurants, café and shops you need.

This fantastic Langhe Stone houses is laid out over two separate floors – plus a number of stone vaulted rooms at basement level – and is absolutely packed with traditional features and charming small quirks.

The house has had extensive renovation but due to unforeseen circumstances the renovation was never fully completed which leaves one – smaller – part of the house fully habitable and the other part of the house ready for the new owners to renovate to their personal taste and requirements.

Once renovated we envisage 4 – 5 bedrooms / 3 bathrooms / large country style kitchen / very large living room with visible roof beams and majestic views.

The renovated part currently includes a cosy kitchen, a good-sized dining room with access to a cosey living room. A central woodburning stove is accessible/visible from both the dining and living room. In addition, the ground floor includes a charming bathroom and on the first floor a really good-sized bedroom.

The larger part is full of potential with the rustic Langhe stone walls and the old wooden beams intact with both the roof, the windows and some of the floors already renovated or changed. The current owner had plans to add a further two bedrooms and two small bathrooms in one section and a very big living room with open views to the roof, a fireplace and panoramic windows over the valleys and Cortemilia in another section.

In addition, the property includes an independent barn also in Langhe stone which already as water/electricity just in front of the entrance. This little “cottage” is ideal for B&B purposes or for visiting family or guests who want a bit of privacy as it would be possible to create a small bedroom, a bathroom, a kitchenette and a living area.

The garden is well laid out with large open spaces, terrasses and a semi inground 4.5m diameter pool with a relatively new liner and pump.

This is a wonderful property with tremendous potential and with all the expensive parts of the renovation already completed – making the finishing both easier, faster and much cheaper!

Please contact me as soon as possible for a viewing – this is one of the best properties I have seen in a long time.

This absolutely charming country house is tucked away on a hilltop with several terraces and breath-taking views. The property has been skilfully renovated, using quality materials, high quality floor tiles and bamboo flooring, and now represents a charming mix of original and retained features combined with new rustic designs.  

The house which is located high up in the hills behind Castino among a cluster of houses some of which share a small courtyard with a large old mulberry tree as the centrepiece. It’s a little natural secluded haven here! On foot it will take you 2 minutes to walk to the cafes and restaurants in Castino which is a paradise for cyclists and hikers.

The property principally consists of two units; The main property one on the upper level and a separate unit on the lower level and slightly removed from the main house. This could perhaps a B&B unit or simply a private place for visiting friends and family.

The main property

The main property is accessed via the courtyard which also serves as the parking area. On the ground floor one finds a hallway with access to a small bathroom followed by a central double height stairwell connecting the ground and first floor. Still on the ground floor a large central kitchen with a small open fireplace and amazing double vaulted ceilings leads out to a conservatory overlooking of the terraces and the surrounding landscape dotted with vineyards, hazelnut orchards and pastures. The ground floor also includes a small but cosy living area, a large multifunctional room which could be added to the living room. There is direct access to a private courtyard and terraces from several of these rooms.

On the first floor one finds 2 larger than normal bedrooms as well as a third smaller bedroom currently used as a utility room. From one of these bedrooms there is direct access to an impressive terrace overlooking the landscape and part of the old medieval castle in Castino.

The self-contained living unit

Accessed either via the main property or through a private gate near the parking area the self-contained living unit has complete privacy and its own private covered terrace. Also this building has been completely renovated and now consists of a sleeping area and a kitchen/dining/living area divided by a light wall. A nice modern bathroom with shower completes the feeling of a luxury hide-out. Large panoramic windows let in lots of light giving the area a light and bright feeling.

This area is heated and cooled through its independent aircon system.

Terraces, garden and outbuilding

The property has several large and relative private terraces with olive trees, charming lighting and breath-taking views. Between the main property and the self-contained living unit there is a very small rock garden – really easy to maintain. Finally. the property also includes a small outbuilding currently used as a storage area, but which would be idea as a workshop.

The property has wooden windows with double glazing and modern central heating via a gas (metano) boiler. In addition, the property has 6 kw of solar panels meaning that the cost of electricity (and heating) is near zero. The property is serviced by communal electricity, water and disposal of wastewater. Internet connection is already available.

Personally, we think this is a true gem of a house for those who don’t want the hassle of maintaining a large garden or indeed vineyards / hazelnut orchards but instead want to live in a modern practical low energy house full of charm and in walking distance from a charming stone village.

Please get it touch – this is a great option!