Restored Ligurian Style House In Villa Viani Close To The Sea

Property Description

This beautiful family house, situated in the quiet picturesque village of Villa Viani is only 9km from the sea. Nestled amongst olive groves and grapevines, it has been totally restored by a local reknowned builder, in original stone,using traditional materials. The use of traditional stone ensures that the house is both warm in winter and cool in the summer. The guttering and pipes are all made from copper. The main entrance to the property has been made by a local ironmonger, maintaining the Ligurian style and ensuring privacy and security. There is an intercom connecting the entrance with the main house.
This unique property comprises a spacious lounge, a large dining kitchen complete with electric fan oven, gas hob, fridge and dishwasher. There are two spacious bedrooms, a bathroom with toilet, basin, bidet and large walk in shower and a downstairs bathroom with toilet and basin. The patio doors lead from the main bedroom to a terrace measuring approximately 15 square metres from which there are panoramic views of the countryside.
Many original features have been preserved including a functioning pizza oven. The staircase, doors, kitchen units and windows have been made by a local artisan in cedar wood. The kitchen surfaces are made from granite. All of the windows are double glazed and have security locks. They have shutters and every window has mosquito blinds incorporated. The floors are tiled throughout.
The heating is very economical comprising an attractive wood pellet burning stove. There are radiators in all of the rooms. There is also a secondary mains gas heating system should it be required and the hot water is provided by gas as is the power for the hob in the kitchen.
There is also a solar panel which provides plenty of hot water throughout most of the year.
All of plumbing, wiring, double glazing and insulation has been completed with energy saving in mind and is certificated.
Outside there is a large,enclosed South facing garden (ideal for children) and an allotment comprising approximately 350 square metres in total. It contains many well established decorative trees as well as, plum, peach, pear, almond and trees. The lawn is well maintained in the English style and there is a large patio and BBQ area with a retractable canopy for shade.There is an outhouse which has also been restored in keeping with the period .In the evening there is ample lighting outside in both the garden, entrance and terrace.
Villa Viani is a small, friendly village which has a local shop selling just about everything with free home delivery if required. Villa Viani is well known for Olive Oil production and also for its annual "Festa" which is held over two days in July. People come from all over Liguria for the food and dancing. There are also many good walks from the village and mountain bike routes. The ski resort of Monesi is only an hour's drive away.There is also a regular bus service to the town of Imperia. The village of Pontedassio is only a five minute drive away and has many shops including a Post Office, bank, chemist, restaurants and bars.
Our house is being sold privately to avoid estate agents fees for both ourselves and the buyers so that there will only be the costs of the solicitors to be paid on completion.
The price includes all curtains, fixtures, fittings, furniture and kitchen appliances. Other items may be purchased if required.
The added advantage for foreign buyers is that if necessary, we are able to help with any bureaucracy in Italy as Franco is Italian and Gill is English. Both of us speak both English and Italian. To contact us either E-Mail: fgbaudo@libero.it or telephone 00393388977829