Castino, Piedmont 12050

Set in the picturesque village of Castino that nestles in the hills of the High Langhe, a charming, noble residence with ancient stone walls, stunning landscape views and a private garden. The house spreads over two floors and a basement.In a cobbled village lane, a massive wooden door gives access to the ground floor of the house featuring a kitchen and a living room opening onto a balcony, a dining room a bedroom and a bathroom. The style of the fixtures like the wooden staircase, the inlay work on the wooden doors and the colored glass windows mirrors the tastes of the bourgeoisie of the early 1900s. The upper floor containing the sleeping area is made up of four bedrooms, a light hallway and a bathroom. As is the case of the ground floor, this level has a balcony which overlooks the private outdoor area. Among the elaborate fixtures we find inlaid wooden doors and alabaster finishings which give this house section its unique character. One of the rooms has been used by a monarch for whom a special massive wooden bed with marquetry has been built. Walking up further on the wooden staircase one reaches a covered terrace which sits on top of the property and offers a splendid view onto the village and the hill landscape of the Langhe. The basement contains a guest apartment containing a summer kitchen a dining room, a bedroom and a bathroom. These rooms are unique thanks to the magnificent stone vaults and the ancient doors and window frames.The outdoor area is made up of a pleasant portico and a 385 square meter garden with a fountain and mature trees. Overlooking the garden there is a raised terrace and next to it a spacious garage.A perfect property for anyone looking for a vacation home with holiday rental potential.