Details in Summary: Modernised country house overlooking
Cesio. A large detached three bedroomed house standing in 60,000
sq mt (almost 15 acres) of peaceful Ligurian countryside. In
addition, there are three rustici in the grounds awaiting development,
and which can be sold separately. The roof, central heating,
windows, shutters, kitchen and two bathrooms are new, as are
the floor tiles, telephone connection and built-in wardrobe.
The electricity supply has been upgraded to 3KW, and all the
wiring is new. Drainage is to a new septic tank. There are now
hundreds of meters of cleared terraces that could be used for
vines or olives.
The south-facing front
of the house with walled terraces and newly planted olive trees.
The patio and barbeque
on the west gable of the house. The window to the dining area
can be seen behind the table. This area catches the sun from
11am until sunset and opens up into the pine wood.
The west gable of the
house showing the cantina doors and through the arch to the left
a small cantina where the water filtration unit and wood burning
boiler are housed.
View from the terraces
above the house looking out across the valley to the hills beyond.
The plans of the living area of
the property which covers approximately 160sq mt.
Looking across the
dining area from the kitchen. The window overlooks the patio
and barbeque. The window on the left in the lounge looks down
on the drive and parking area.
Dimensions: 4.4mt x 6.8 mt.
The lounge has two
windows. The one in this photo looks out across the valley and
faces south, so catches the sun throughout the day.
Dimensions: 5.1 mt x 6.1 mt.
The oak kitchen was
fitted just two years ago. There is a fitted electric oven and
extractor, and a gas hob. There is also a dishwasher. The door
on the right is the entrance to an internal hall which leads
to bathrooms and bedrooms.
Dimensions: 5.1 mt x 3 mt.
The larger of the two
bathrooms which has French windows opening onto a small balcony
with the washing lines. It faces east and the balcony can be
seen on the photo of the east gable.
Dimensions: 3.6 mt x 3 mt.
The smaller bathroom.
It has two radiators, bath with shower over, toilet and hand
basin set into fitted oak units.
Dimensions: 2.5 mt x 3 mt
The master bedroom
which has two windows, the one in the photo faces south over
the valley and the other faces east.
Dimensions: 5.1 mt x 4.8 mt
A double bedroom with
the large window overlooking the valley to the south.
Dimensions: 5.1 mt x 3.2 mt
The olive grove has
seven terraces and there are many more awaiting cultivation.
The orchard near the
gates at the start of the drive. There are several types of plum,
pear and apple trees as well as cherry and greengage trees. To
the left of the picture is a rustico. Dotted around the land
are fig, peach and cherry trees, and another smaller orchard
closer to the house with plum and apricot trees.
One of the three rustici
on the property. This one appears on the land plans and could
be developed into a small property of up to 70sq mt. It has stunning
views of the the valley and local village of Cesio.
The land belonging
to the property is shown in green, and the main house is the
red oblong. The rustici are shown as small red squares. Because
the land is on a curved hillside neither the main house nor any
of the rustici are visible from each other.
Suggested plans for
apartments in the cantina, which was built to house animals but
never used. It is now just a large empty space with a special
floor. The new septic tank is large enough to support the waste
from the bathrooms and kitchens.
Long distance view
of the house nestled in its pine wood. This photo was taken at
least two years ago before the trees in front of the house were
cut down. You can see the terraces taking shape as we cleared
many years of neglect.
The nearby town of
Pieve di Teco is where we do most of our shopping. It is a bustling
place with a wide variety of shops. There are regular markets
held in the old part of the town and the porticos shown in the
photo date from 14th century.
From the patio looking
up into the pine wood at sunset.
The charming medieval
village of Cesio seen from the drive. There is a bar/café,
post office and small alimentari.
The east gable showing
the balcony outside the large bathroom and the stone 'box' containing
the large gas bombola.
This is a very spacious
property which is ready
to move in to but with great potential for further development.
When we bought it some 4 years ago it was a neglected shell with
sadly overgrown land. As can be seen from the photographs we
have turned it into a very special place. The old stone walls
in the garden have been exposed and the many terraces cleared,
but all the trees saved, giving it the appearance of open parkland.
At one time it was a vineyard, and some of the old vines have
survived. There is also a small olive grove at the lower end
of the land which we have cleaned up and pruned and now produces
olives. The fruit trees, which are in two orchards as well as
scattered around, produce vast amounts of fruit. We have a small
vegetable plot where we have successfully grown many different
varieties. In the autumn there are many different types of mushroom
- though we have been too nervous to eat them!
The house is now a comfortable
and spacious home all on one level, providing large lounge, separate
dining area, kitchen, two bathrooms and three double bedrooms.
All the built-in units in the kitchen, bathrooms, main bedroom
and all the internal doors were made of oak by a carpenter from
the Veneto to a very high standard. The rooms are all well lit
with large double-glazed windows, and there is a choice of central
heating. A large bombola holds enough gas to last 6 months and,
at the flick of a switch, the wood fired boiler can be used.
We have used wood from our land which has cut the gas bills down
drastically. The large open fireplace in the lounge provides
heat and a wonderful focal point for cooler evenings and during
the winter. We are 500 meters above sea level which is a great
asset during the big heat of July and August.
The cantina below the living
area is 138 sq meters, and large enough to develop into two good
sized apartments which could be used as holiday lets or for family
and friends.
Imperia and the beaches are just 25 minutes away by car, though
there is a local bus service which goes through Cesio. For those
of a more energetic disposition the many walks through the surrounding
hills should burn off the calories, or a spot of cycling, which
is very popular around here. In the winter there are ski slopes
about two hours drive away.
There is a choice of airports
- Nice, Genoa and Turin which have all been successfully used
by various visitors.
We offer this for sale with
great regret but we are in our mid sixties and the agues to which
ageing flesh is heir have left us with little option. Peccato!
We specialise in prestigious restorations
of characteristic old 'borghi'.
