Bene Vagienna, Piedmont, Address available on request

An elegant country house in a tranquil location with views onto the Alpine crescent and the wine hills of the Langhe. 
Set in the municipality of Bene Vagienna, a quaint locality known for the Roman remains of the ancient Augusta Bagiennorum, this country property is the perfect retreat in peaceful surroundings. 
Constructed at the beginning of the 1800s as an agricultural building, the house has been completely restored with respect for its original form and traditional architectural features, thus creating a welcoming and cozy country residence. 
Choice materials and elegant fixtures create a refined habitation consisting of a private dwelling and two self-contained studio apartments which are perfect for holiday rentals. 
The two studio apartments which are accessed from a porch, are smartly furnished and each is provided with a kitchen nook and a bathroom, making them suitable both for short- and long-term rentals.
The main habitation which is being used by the propertys owners features on its ground floor a spacious live-in kitchen with a fireplace, a wood oven and hand-painted tiles in the cooking area. The kitchen opens onto a garden, a portico and the living room which has been obtained through a skillful remodeling of the former stable. In the rear section of the ground floor there is a bathroom, a convenient laundry room and a utility room. 
The living room with direct access to the portico and with its ancient brick vaults and a stove covered with glazed tiles is the heart of the home. The ground floor is rounded off by a guest bedroom with private bathroom and access to the portico.
A wooden staircase leads to the upper floor containing the master bedroom, and elegant bathroom with a bathtub and a shower and a light-filled sitting room with balcony with enchanting views onto the mountains and the surrounding countryside. 
The attic floor which is distinguished by its wooden beams and ceilings, is a multi-purpose open space which can be used as a leisure area, a study, an additional bedroom or an independent mini apartment in virtue of the presence of a private bath and connections for kitchen appliances. 
The garden is suitable for the installation of a pool while the spacious portico is a perfect space for pleasant get-togethers. 
The perfect exposure and the attention to detail make of this property a unique country residence which is also distinguished by its high energy efficiency and its versatility. An additional advantage is the propertys holiday rental potential thanks to the presence of two self-contained guest apartments.