9 bedrooms villa, 420 m²

Imperia, Imperia (province)

IMPERIA - Villa Guardia - "Farmhouse" from the 19th century inserted in the historic center of a typical Ligurian village in the hamlet of Pontedassio - Property divided into several real estate units - Large panoramic terrace and surrounding land.

About 10km from the sea we offer this property with a unique charm and made up of several apartments and rustic properties (6 real estate units in total) as well as semi-flat land in front; some of these appurtenances have characteristics that can best be represented through photographs, as well as the typical peculiarities of old farmhouses or oil mills which, even today, can excite us.
We will therefore focus on the summary of the real estate units that make up the entire farmhouse and the distinct surfaces between living spaces and funds (those characteristic of the Ligurian valleys) in addition to the plot of land of which it enjoys the privilege. The focal point of the house is the main apartment, of approximately 150m2 plus 50m2 of terrace, from which you can enjoy an exclusive panoramic view of the suggestive expanses of olive trees of the renowned Taggiasca cultivar. Thanks to its position and private outdoor spaces it will be possible to live in a more "agreable" dimension; the underlying funds, of approximately 90+80+84m2, are the second reference to the past, essentially remaining in the rustic conditions in which they were found. Here we find a millstone still perfectly preserved. However, the adjacent apartment on the ground floor, measuring approximately 88 m2, stands out due to the presence of a fresco, which needs to be completely renovated. A three-room apartment and a two-room apartment, measuring 78m2 and 54m2 respectively, located on the first floor, have been recently renovated and rented (one of which is currently still under contract).
It will be inevitable to find yourself immersed in the silence and atmosphere of times gone by that the whole thing evokes!
The farmhouse overlooks approximately 1200m2 of semi-flat land with convenient driveway access and parking spaces available under the house. From the rustic warehouse floor, you go up towards the houses, via an original staircase from the time; alternatively it can be accessed from the Ligurian alley behind, with a more direct and convenient access, to reach the living floors which are located on the ground and first floors.


This property with its uniqueness and its multiple destination, residential or tourist accommodation, is the ideal solution you were perhaps looking for; If this intrigues you with its characteristics and potential, do not hesitate to contact us. The investment required is important, because it requires restructuring and modernization interventions, but equally so will be the satisfaction and the "quality life" that will arise from it!


Historical notes on the house and the town:
Around 1850, an ancestor of the owner of the house, son of a rich merchant from Turin who was involved in making clothes, had the house in Villa Guardia built secretly by his father. Shortly afterwards he came to live there and successfully began trading oil and olives with Piedmont.
After the 1887 earthquake that hit Diano Marina, they built the terrace to strengthen the house.
About 200 meters from the house there is the Sanctuary today dedicated to the Madonna della neve (which is celebrated on August 5th), today it is the town church. Its construction dates back to before 1580 and its slate entrance is dated 1606. It is the most interesting Sanctuary of the Impero valley, inside there is the statue of the Madonna of Miracles made of marble, probably the work of Mirano, and was blessed on 4 August 1640. A nice story is told about this statue: it is said that immediately after its blessing there was a terrible drought and the people of the town prayed to the Madonna to perform a miracle. The statue was in the square in a niche where the spring water fountain still stands today; one morning a gush of water gushed from its breast which allowed all the vegetable gardens in the town located under the square to be watered, thus eradicating the drought.
Inside the Sanctuary you can also see the Cenacle on display: a sculptural group from the end of the 15th century. It is a very rare work that takes inspiration from Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper. Even Giovanni, the owner's ancestor, wanted to participate in the enrichment of the Sanctuary by donating a painting which is still there today and is recognizable thanks to the depiction of a basket full of eggs.