Ceva, Piedmont 12073

In a setting of rare natural beauty where the Langhe hills virtually encounter the Maritime Alps, a characteristic restored Piemontese country house with approximately 1.8 hectares (4.5 acres) of land in a single parcel.Built of Langhe stone, the country house contains:- a master apartment consisting of spacious living room with high ceiling, a fireplace and a kitchen area, two bedrooms and a bathroom - a small studio apartment with a kitchen area, a bathroom and a gallery - a wine cellar, a stable, a portico, a wood storage space and garage, a tool storeroom.At a short distance from the main house a small outbuilding featuring an oven.The land, inclined but not exceedingly steep, is crisscrossed by pleasant footpaths with sitting areas allowing to enjoy the outdoors in the shade of the numerous trees.The grounds fruthermore contain a particular grotto with a spring where roe dears go to drink.The commanding position offers splendid views of the hills and the snow-covered mountain summits.A small Cabernet vineyard and a small wine cellar give a hobby wine maker the opportunity to practice the trade which has brought fame to the Langhe hills.The property has all the ingredients which are needed for a relaxing holiday away from the stress of city life.The proximity of the much visited Langhe wine area (Dogliani is 20 kms away), of the seaside (50 kms) and the ski runs (40 kms) and a convenient location close to the motorway exit (11 kms) is an invitation to explore the area on pleasant day trips.