3 bedrooms villa, 110 m²

Testico, Savona (province)

This house for sale was in 1983 rebuilt in old-fashioned style; originally it was a farmhouse from 17th century with thick stone walls and in bad shape.

The house was equipped among other things with completely new building services (electrics, plumbing, heating), new windows and exterior doors in solid mahogany.

The building consists of three levels (basement, ground floor and first floor). A garden with outdoor shower and BBQ is also included. The basement (approx. 60 sqm) is from the south at ground level (slope) and includes, among others hot water tank, heating, washing machine, two refrigerators, workshop, a storage area (wine cellar) and a secondary entrance.

The ground floor, which is accessible via the main entrance from the garden, accommodates a hallway, three bedrooms, bathroom and a separate toilet. From the inside of the hall, you may reach the basement.

The upper floor consist of a large living room with a cozy fire place, a dining table for 8 people and the kitchen, It is powered by two terraces (south east and north west, so you can stay as needed in the sun or in the shade.

Included in the sale there is 536 sqm of land with olive trees and a store room (about 28 sqm) with a lovely roof terrace! That area is perfect place if you want to build a swimming pool because the surface is flat. 

There is central heating with gas, hot water with solar and a fireplace as well as a wood stove in the kitchen provides enough warmth during the cooler season.

The house is situated 450 m a.s.l. in the Ligurian hills, surrounded by olive groves, oak groves and small wine yards on the top of the hamlet of Poggio Bottaro. Its inhabitants live from the olives, wines and vegetable crops. Apart from a friendly "Bongiorno" by the neighbors, it is absolutely quiet. The climate is tolerable at any time. In winter it is rarely really cold and in the summer not too hot, there is always blowing a light breeze around the house. Immediately behind you can sit in the shadow of olive trees and enjoy the magnificent views of the Ligurian mountainside or enjoy a walk in the area.

In the nearby Mediterranean Alps not only hiking trips or excursions can be planned, but also skiing in winter is possible. Less than an hour drive from the ski resorts Monesi and Garessio 2000. Bustle tourism, lots of shops and beautiful beaches can be reached in 20-30 minutes by car. Even its cultural thirst you can quench in the nearby malls: Albenga, Genova, Sanremo, Alassio, Monte Carlo, Nice, Cannes etc., are with easy reach.

Distance from:
Nearest town facilities: 1,2 Km
Nice Airport: 123 Km
Beach: 15 Km (Alassio)
Ski resort: 64 Km (Garessio 2000)