4 bedrooms historic house, 350 m²

Moncalvo, Asti (province)

Montferrat

The Brit's Estate This enchanting,unspoiltcountry house,dating back to 1830's, is set in a little borgo of a small, environmentally untouched,village situated amidst the green hills of Monferrato,just 50 minutes drive from Turin airport. In the recent sixties a well Known London based Scottish journalist wrote a book about this village,thus attracting many other Britons to this area,now famous for its great food,wines and-especially-its white truffles that rival those of Alba. The peculiarity of this property of great charm and character is indeed that in the past few decades it's been repeatedly passed on from a British owner to another and they both mantained it original features and respected its autenticity. Although the surroundings are a natural reserve, occasional wild bear huntings are organized locally. The proximity with ancient smaller towns offer great possibilities of exploring medieval history. The property,L-shaped,with a walled inner courtyard that ensures complete privacy,is distributed on 2 levels and features:a stunning huge kitchen/lounge, a dining room and a drawing room with open fires (each room with acces to the courtyard); 4 rooms, shower-room, master bathroom and a dramatic master bedroom suite( on open space made out of the barn) with a spectacular view to the chain of mountain including Monterosa and Monviso. The courtyard is made very suggestive by a caracteristic double arch portico and includes a woodshed/utility room.The building also features 3 cellars and 2 attics suitable for further development and the property is completed by a small rose garden set on a portion of the annexed 950sq.mt.land. The house is sold partially furnished. The owner will be glad to provide the buyer with any assistance and advise.