In the ancient artist village of Valloria, known as the village with the Painted doors, as each artist has hand painted the door of his home, the beautiful old country cottage, gazing out over the olive groves to the sea at Imperia, some 12 km below. This is an antique house with beautiful original features, vaulted ceilings and old beams, which has been prettily modernized in recent times The cottage has a good sized kitchen with vaulted ceiling and modern appliances, a bathroom and washing room, dining room, double bedroom, living room with a large terrace 140 x 200 overlooking the sea and further bedroom.
The village of Valloria is much noted for its fine restaurant and for its art festivals in summer. It is in an area of fine extra virgin olive oil production. The much noted mountain hiking trail of the Alta Via passes just above and it is possible to walk through the mountains to the Cinque Terre from here. It is a fabulous part of the National Park of the Maritime Alps, with incredible wildlife, butterflies and wild orchids abound. The surrounding villages such as medieval village of Dolcedo on the river below are much noted for their monuments and art.
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Apartement/In borgo
Part of a villa on the first hill of Porto Maurizio. The semi-detached part of the villa consists of a ground floor with a living room and kitchen, plus a habitable attic with an internal staircase giving access to the ground floor consisting of a hall, two bathrooms, a utility room, two bedrooms with French doors with access to the private garden. Built in 2020.
Apartement/In borgo
Two-bedroom flat, completely restored, with spacious terrace and beautiful sea views. The flat is in a complex close to the sea and the centre of Imperia. A garage box is included in the price.
Village House/Cottage
B&B/Agriturismo
Located in the picturesque town of Castino, nestled in the hills of the Alta Langa, we find this lovely house with old stone walls with panoramic views and private garden. The building extends over two upper floors plus a basement.
Villa/Farmhouse
Village House/Cottage
Just 5 kilometres from Acqui Terme is this estate consisting of 145,000 square metres of land in one piece, partly planted with vineyards and two stone buildings in need of renovation. The main building, with an area of about 350 square metres, was once a monastery.
Villa/Farmhouse
On a hill at more than 700 m altitude, detached house on 3 sides with garden, in a nice position, overlooking the Alps. The house has been recently renovated and is in excellent condition, both structurally and in terms of maintenance.
Villa/Farmhouse
A stone's throw from the historic centre of Monesiglio, a charming Piedmontese village on the banks of the river Bormida, stands this majestic 19th-century villa, set in an environment of absolute tranquillity and natural beauty. Once a stately home, today it represents a rare opportunity to restore and enhance an authentic piece of 19th-century history and architecture. The property can be reached via a private driveway that leads you almost tiptoeing into an atmosphere that has stood the test of time.