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€700,000

AU$857,570

£584,465

US$929,180

Property Description

€700,000

Region: Piedmont

Agency fees included:

A fantastic business opportunity or a beautiful home.

The property (670sq metres) is currently divided into three main units. The Farmhouse is a 4/5 bedroom property, a truly lovely home which has the potential to be divided up into smaller units or be used as a bed and breakfast or a hostel. The Lodge has two bedroom accommodations; it has been let as a guest house, very successfully over the past three years. And, The Cottage which is a large 2 bedroom property which has been beautifully and lovingly renovated.

The property sits on 2 acres of land. There are four stables and a barn with post and electric fenced paddocks. A tavernetta offering garaging or outside eating.

Ample room for a menage, a pool, and or further buildings.

The Cascina was built in 1877 using traditional piemontese methods, the property being built of stone, keeping the house cool in the height of the hot summers. It sits under the shadow of an 11th century castle housing the regions best wines. Surrounded by woodland which runs the length of the Serra, with views on a clear day of the breathtaking alpine range.

The area is completely un spoilt and extremely beautiful. At the bottom of the field there is immediate access to 300km of riding trails literally on the doorstep.

Minutes from Lago di Viverone with every water sports on offer, and
Turin, Milan the Alps and the Great Italian Lakes all within easy traveling distance. There is a plethora of things to do here.

Cascina Pioglio can be found on the outskirts of the sleepy village of Roppolo. In the North of Piedmont some 8 to 10 hours drive from Calais and within easy reach of four airports. Nestled between two Great cities, Turin and Milan and only 1 hour from being on piste.

THE FARMHOUSE

ENTRANCE Double wooden doors into a small lobby, red granite underfoot with heavy wood and glass doors (throughout) to either side of the property. A stairway with terracotta tops, and painted risers leading to the first floor. There is a recess at the top of the stairs for flowers or ornamentation and a ceramic tiled landing with doors to bedrooms either side of the house.

Door to the right:
LOUNGE 4.90m x 5.0m
Original piemontese barrel vaulted ceiling, ceramic patterned tiled floor, and beautiful ornate marble fireplace, two windows to front aspect both with large granite ledges, recessed cupboard, which is currently open and houses shelves. A TV and satellite point. Radiator. Door leading to:

THIRD RECEPTION ROOM/5TH BEDROOM 2.70m x 4.90m
Currently used as a fifth bedroom this room could make a useful third reception as it backs onto the lounge it would be easy to install a double sided stove. The room has a barrel vaulted ceiling, and an unusual tiled floor. The window is to the front aspect overlooking the garden and has a beautiful green granite sill. Telephone point. Radiator.

BOILER ROOM/UTILITY ROOM/DOWNSTAIRS TOILET 1.75m x 4.90m
This room has a barrel vaulted ceiling at the rear of the room there is a toilet and sink already in place. Currently this room can only be accessed from the front garden and is used as a utility room. It would not be difficult to incorporate this room into the lower level of the house. It could make a separate living unit or an ideal downstairs shower room/utility room.

When we bought the house this room housed an enormous wood and oil fired boiler, which practically filled the room, we replaced this with a brand new gas fired central heating system in 2006 which was then moved to the loft. The system has a 3000litre tank and although not currently connected to has the facility to be plugged into solar panels and or a wood burning thermocucina (Rayburn).

Back in the red granite lobby. Enter through the door to the other side of the house.

DINING ROOM 5.0m x 5.40m

This room has a high ceiling and a ceramic tiled floor. There is an area beneath the stairs for storage, although this currently houses a bar. We have managed to get our hands on a very old stove which used to live in Mont Alto Castle. There is a door from this room to the ‘cantina’ or cellar. The window is facing the front aspect with a marble sill, and a phone socket. Radiator. Door to:

KITCHEN/FAMILY ROOM 7.90m x 5.70m
Approach via five odd shaped stairs cut into the rock on a mezzanine floor you will find this wonderful entertainment space. With a ceramic tiled floor and sloping beamed wood ceiling. The kitchen has been fully refitted with modern white high gloss units, combined with oak work tops and double ceramic sink with traditional mixer taps that give the kitchen a farmhouse feel. There is space for a tall side by side fridge and freezer. A dishwasher with an option to have this integrated. Back lit glass cabinets open shelving and a plate rack completing the look. With under cupboard lighting providing a good working light.
Opposite this row of units is an island. This houses a new oven, a five burner gas hob, with wok burner and further cupboards. There is sufficient room to seat eight people around the breakfast bar. There is currently a thermocucina in the kitchen (not plumbed) which is not included in the sale.

The other side of the room is great relaxation space, which currently houses our library. This can be used as a day room. There is plenty or space for sofas, a television and music. A large wood burning stove completes this Great Room.
There are double French doors to the rear of the property with two low windows at either side.

CANTINA 17.10m x 5.40m
Steps lead down from the dining room into a cavernous space. There is huge wine vat and several old barrels still left in the cellar. The roof is original brick Piemontese vaulted. There is still mud on the floor. At the far right are steps leading up to the rear of The Cottage. To the left is a lockable room with window to the rear and to the road. There is power and light.

UPSTAIRS
The upstairs is divided into two apartments. At the top of the stairs, turning to your right is a long corridor leading to two bedrooms, a bathroom and a sun terrace.

BEDROOM 1 4.80m x 3.80m
Double bedroom. This room has a very high ceiling making the room very light and airy. It has two windows to the front aspect both with granite sills and an ornate ceramic tiled floor. Radiator.

BEDROOM 2 5.0m x 3.80m
Double bedroom. Traditional Piemontese vaulted ceiling, ceramic tiled floor, door to balcony (runs almost the whole length or the house) and window with granite sill. Radiator.

SUN TERRACE
Door to sun terrace outside the bathroom, enclosed by a glass frame, stairs leading up to a 6m x 6m terrace, currently open but for the planters, this would benefit from the addition of railings. Amazing views of the castle, woodland, land, and the mountain range.

BATHROOM 3.70m x 1.80m
Bath, separate shower, toilet, bidet and sink. Window to rear. Radiator.

Back at the top of the stairs turning to your left two further bedrooms, a bathroom and lobby/study:

BEDROOM 3 5.10m (at widest point) x 3.20m
Double bedroom. Door to balcony, window to front aspect, granite sill, window over the stairs in alcove. Radiator.

LOBBY
This has been used as a study and has 2 telephone points, for internet, phone and fax. Small window into bedroom 3.

BATHROOM
T iled to ¾ height with Murano glass tiles inset. 120 x 80 shower, ‘square’ toilet and sink. Tall radiator.

BEDROOM 4 3.80m x 4.60m
Step down into a bright and sunny front aspect space. Beams across the ceiling. Open Fireplace. Wooden floor. Alcove (suitable for wardrobe space). Door to balcony and window to front aspect. Tall radiator.

THE COTTAGE

ENTRANCE HALL
Stairs rising to first floor parquet flooring with granite inset. Door to kitchen

KITCHEN/DINER 4.20m x 5.20m
Recently refitted with beautiful cherry units, fitted eyelevel electric oven with gas hob set into the angle, integrated dishwasher, integrated fridge freezer, dresser with open shelving. Light ceramic tiled floor space for central dining table. Telephone point and television point. Window to front. Radiator.

UTILITY AREA
Housing washing machine, and storage.

LOUNGE 5.30m x 4.90m
Stunning feature integral stove, parquet flooring, original piemontese barrel vaulted ceiling, high windows with oak sills, light and airy with windows to both the front and rear. Radiator.

BATHROOM 1.70m x 2.70m
Refitted shower room with sink inset in granite top with storage under, massage and sauna shower, toilet and bidet. Window to rear. Radiator.

FIRST FLOOR landing in parquet flooring with access to loft and access to all rooms

BEDROOM 1 5.60m x 3.90m
Parquet floor, high ceiling and high window to front with granite sill. Door to balcony. Telephone and television point. Radiator

BEDROOM 2 5.60m x 2.30m
Steps lead to twin bedroom with wooden floor and ceiling. Large feature window to front with Juliet balcony and window to rear. Radiator.

BATHROOM 2.30m x 4.10m
Step up to newly refitted bathroom, ceramic floor, beautiful sink inset into alcove, shower, toilet and bidet. Dressing room. Radiator.

TAVERNETTA 4.20m x 7.60m
Wonderful outside eating area, which can double up as a garage in winter. Huge double doors to one end. Open archways looking towards the front gardens.

Note
The Cottage has its own central heating system with its own gas fired boiler, tank and has been connected to solar panels on the roof.

THE LODGE

Accessed via a 8m x 2m deck

KITCHEN/DINING/LIVING ROOM 5.50m x 5.40m
Step up through double French doors into kitchen area to left. Row of base units in farmhouse white under worktop space for fridge, washing machine, fitted electric oven, gas hob, and window outlook to stables.

Living area to the right, television point, space for sofas. Ahead dining area space for large table and seating. Ceramic tiled floor and up lighters, Space for storage beneath stairs to terrace. Radiator.

INNER LOBBY

BEDROOM 1 2.30m x 4.20m
A bright and airy room with a cosy feel. It has ceramic tiled floor and a sloping wooden ceiling. Window to rear aspect with granite sill. Radiator

BEDROOM 2 2.00m x 4.20
This room has a very high wooden ceiling and ceramic tiled floor. There is a high glazed triangular window onto the roof terrace. Fits either a double bed or two singles. Radiator.

BATHROOM 1.20m x 3.20m
Compact and functional, this room houses a 1m shower tray with ideal standard toilet and sink units. Radiator towel on the wall.

OUTSIDE
The farmhouse has it own enclosed double front garden, as you step outside the front door there is a crazy paving pathway which leads along the front of the house, towards the cottage, it also lead to the right to the double front gates and straight ahead to the patio area in the middle of the gardens. To your right is the front wall there is a sink moulded into the wall. There is a lawned area with borders separating the house from the patio. The patio is covered by a pergola which in turn is smothered with wisteria and a grape vine (uva fragola). A large granite table sits beneath the pergola. Beyond this is ‘the secret garden’ a further lawned area with borders with well established shrubs. Bordered to the left by a very old brick wall and to the right with a wall and railings covered in climbing roses.

The Cottage also has it own front garden, lawned with feature planting and a walled shrubbery. It is dominated by the tavernetta a wonderful covered outside eating space in the summer.

The properties are approached via the rear. There are full height double gates (not currently electric, but this would be very simple to do) which lead you into a 250sqm block paved driveway. It runs behind the whole of the length of the property and is edged with a border of roses, climbers and fruit trees. There is ample parking at the end of the driveway and in front of the tavernetta where parking is offered beneath a pergola covered with roses. Beyond this is an area ripe for development, currently grassed, it is classed as ‘edificabile’ (which can be built on). It could be a wonderful spot for a swimming pool. There is a huge cherry tree and to the side of this the ‘Orto’ (vegetable patch) where Mediterranean vegetables compete with their English rivals. There are also peach, apricot, pear, plum and apple trees.

The stables consist of 4 good sized stables and a barn 75 square metres in total. All are block paved as is the apron to the front. In front of the stables is an area which could be turn into a ménage. Beyond this are the paddocks, mostly post and electric fenced. The paddocks are surrounded by further land, the land to the right I am told is likely to come up for sale within the next few years. Beyond this are the woods.

SAMANTHA NUNN

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