8 bedrooms house, 500 m²

Cassine, Alessandria (province)

Montferrat

Just 10 km from Acqui Terme, in the municipality of Cassine, in a secluded and panoramic setting, nestled amongst vineyards and rolling hills, this charming property is a rare and valuable example of early 20th-century Art Nouveau architecture.
The estate is reached via an elegant private driveway that winds through the vineyards and comprises the main villa, a caretaker’s house and approximately 10,000 m² of parkland and gardens, within which there is also a charming private chapel.
The villa, measuring approximately 500 square metres, is spread over four levels connected by a spectacular original internal staircase. The main entrance, preceded by a splendid terrace overlooking the garden, leads to a spacious foyer which opens onto the reception rooms: an elegant drawing room with stucco-decorated ceilings and windows embellished with artistic glass typical of the Art Nouveau style; a refined dining room with an antique fireplace and a characteristic bow window; a large kitchen with access to a spacious terrace covered by ornate balconies; and a room that still retains the original icehouses from that era. A guest bathroom completes this floor.
On the first floor are a double bedroom, a prestigious suite comprising a private study and walk-in wardrobe, a large bathroom with an additional wardrobe, and a third bedroom with an en-suite bathroom and access to a panoramic terrace.
The second floor houses a further four bedrooms, a bathroom and a small kitchen which could easily be converted into an additional private bathroom.
Finally, a staircase leads up to the splendid panoramic turret, from which one can enjoy a 360-degree view of the property, the vineyards and the surrounding countryside.
All the rooms feature exquisite upholstery made from high-quality fabrics, which help to preserve the original charm and atmosphere of the residence.
The main staircase also connects to the basement, which houses a light-filled orangery with large windows overlooking the garden and the fountain, featuring antique terracotta flooring; a gym with a sauna and bathroom; a laundry/ironing room; ancillary rooms; and a large wine cellar.
Overall, the property is in good structural condition but requires conservative restoration work to fully enhance its extraordinary architectural features and restore it to its former splendour.
Adjacent to the villa is the caretaker’s house, which also requires renovation and would be ideal as a guest house or staff accommodation.
Within the grounds, a romantic flight of steps leads to the private chapel dedicated to the Queen of the Oropa Mountains, a truly evocative feature that lends further uniqueness to this prestigious historic residence.