3 bedrooms semi-detached house, 185 m²

Bienno, Brescia (province)

Few homes in the world can boast a setting like this. The property is located in the vibrant heart of Bienno, an ancient medieval village in the middle Camonica Valley, awarded the title of "One of the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy" and the Italian Touring Club's Orange Flag, two accolades that speak for themselves and that attract a select, passionate, and ever-growing number of tourists each year. Walking through Bienno's narrow streets is like stepping back in time, savoring the simple life far from the hustle and bustle of the city and reliving the atmosphere of ancient crafts and artisanship. The urban layout has remained virtually unchanged over time, with narrow alleys and cobbled courtyards winding between the imposing stone walls of medieval buildings.
The property directly overlooks the village's main street, where the famous Bienno Market Fair unfolds each August. A whirlwind of artwork, installations, artisanal products, performances, music, and ancient crafts draws over 230,000 visitors to its narrow streets steeped in history and beauty. A veritable showcase of art and artistic craftsmanship at both a national and international level, it brings creatives from all over the world, from Europe to Latin America, to Bienno. As MelaVerde on Mediaset described it: "tradition, art, and culture come together in a unique experience." Owning a home on this street isn't just a matter of square footage: it's owning an exceptional stage at one of Lombardy's most beloved events.
The home comprises two independent apartments, each measuring 92 square meters, accessible via a charming external staircase that leads to a spacious and bright entrance hall. The two-room apartment on the first floor is accessible directly from the shared entrance hall, while an internal staircase leads to the three-room apartment on the upper floor. Both units, in fair condition, require renovation, representing a real opportunity for anyone wishing to enhance a historic property with their own taste and vision. Completing the property is a private cellar with ceilings over 2.90 meters high, overlooking a picturesque shared green courtyard, well-maintained and of rare charm. The real highlight is at the top: an internal staircase in the two-room apartment leads to a solarium terrace nestled among the rooftops of the historic center, from which you can admire the village's bell towers and the magnificent golden statue of Christ the King that towers over and protects this medieval jewel.
The property is ideal for extended families seeking two independent yet adjoining units, for those with teenage children or elderly parents seeking independence without distance, and also for tourism investors seeking to build vacation homes in a village where demand for authentic stays exceeds supply. Last but not least, it represents an exceptional Italian second home in one of the country's most beautiful and renowned villages, an hour from Brescia, an authentic retreat away from mass tourism.