Description
Located 15 km from Asti, in the Piedmont countryside among vineyards and olive groves, ancient villa of representation of 2,600 square meters built on the remains of a castle of the year one thousand. Large living rooms and interiors. Garden of 1.2 hectares with indoor pool.
Geographic position
We are situated in the heart of Asti, in a land rich in history and once the scene of major disputes, just 15 km from the provincial capital and in a hilly, panoramic position that is not isolated. Here, an ancient castle, dating back to the middle ages, stands on the hillside with a magnificent view over the cultivated countryside of vineyards, stretching as far as the horizon, where the Alps rise up majestically.
Completely restored and converted into a historic representative residence, with an indoor swimming pool and a private park, Il Castelliere is located about 10 minutes by car from the A33 motorway, allowing you to reach Asti in about 20 minutes, Alexandria in about 40 minutes and Turin in an hour.
The property consists of the main villa, with 1,426 gross sqm of living area plus 1,000 gross sqm used as storage and utility rooms, as well as an annexe of a further 170 gross sqm serving the swimming pool and a large structure of 208 sqm, inside which the indoor swimming pool is located.
The nearest airport is that of Turin (83 km), just over an hour away by car, while the airports of Genoa (126 km), Milan Linate (151 km) and Milan Malpensa (164 km) can be reached in about an hour and a half.
Description of buildings
The main residence, which has a living area measuring 1,426 gross sqm and over 1,000 sqm of utility rooms, is spread over four levels.
On the ground floor, a charming hallway, with cross-vaulted ceilings and large windows overlooking the park, follows the L-shape of the building and leads us to the kitchens, the large frescoed living rooms, two bedrooms, bathrooms and several utility rooms (laundry, wardrobe, etc.), as well as a small private church.
The upper floor, which is accessible from three different areas of the house, includes a number of bedrooms and bathrooms, another large representative living room and a study.
In the basement, you will find ancient cellars, completely restored, from which an ancient passageway takes you directly to the indoor pool, built inside a large building with a floor area of 208 sqm.
The swimming pool measures 7 x 14 m, has a depth of 1.2 to 2 metres and is entirely covered with mosaic.
Adjacent to the, there is another building serving it, with a changing room, bathrooms, a living area and a large storehouse.
State and finishing
The property is in excellent condition.
It has been renovated and converted into a luxurious representative residence and has retained its original character, with elegantly frescoed living rooms and bedrooms and original terracotta flooring.
The swimming pool area is equipped with a heating system, allowing you to heat the water, the entire building and the floor around the pool. It also has a dehumidifying system for the whole area.
External areas
The ancient residence is surrounded by 1.2 hectares of private grounds, terraced over two levels, following the slope of the land. At the entrance, there is a large paved area, for vehicle access and intended as a car park, while the rest of the park is a perfectly well-kept garden.
The property is completely surrounded by a boundary wall, about 4 metres high.
Use and potential uses
Il Castelliere is undoubtedly a large representative residence of great prestige, thanks to its size and unusual architectural features. It would also be perfect as a location for holding events or as a very high level accommodation facility.