Mondovì, Piedmont 12084

Set in a commanding position in the hills bordering the South Piemontese town of Mondov, with impressive views across the surrounding hills, we offer for sale a unique property distinguished by its history and its elegant appearance.The property is a section of a noble manor built at the beginning of the 1900s, with a wealth of Art Deco architectural features pointing to the period of its construction. The property for sale is in need of renovation and includes the entire raised ground floor, two cellars and the basement, a garage and a co-ownership of the garden. The main entrance leads into a splendid entrance hall embellished by a magnificent white marble statue of Lady Justice in the neo-classical style. Other noteworthy features include the wrought-iron banister with a wooden handrail, flower and dragon decorations.Ascending a flight of stairs one reaches the mezzanine which comprises an arcade, two reception rooms, a chapel, two bedrooms and a bathroom. This is the most distinctive part of the property with its most valuable architectural features. The arcade, which resembles on a smaller scale the one in the royal palace of Venaria outside of Turin, with cross vaults and a chessboard pavement, extends along the entire manor house and is the space that connects all the rooms present on the floor. Its high arched windows make the space particularly light and allow access to the garden. Across from the statue of Lady Justice we find the chapel, a true gem with frescoed oval ceiling and arched windows with cathedral glass with sacral themes. The reception rooms and bedrooms feature precious access doors from the arcade topped by mouldings and decorations with Nature motifs, precious period colored tile floors, frescoed ceilings and wooden overdoors and cathedral glass windows producing truly magic colors when illuminated by sunlight. The bathroom is close to the bedrooms and is in style with the entire property. The basement contains an apartment occupied originally by house servants and containing a kitchen, a pantry, a bedroom and a toilet.The garden is enclosed by a wall with balustrades, is mostly even and includes majestic mature trees. In virtue of its location and its precious architectural features this property is suitable to become a prestigious country residence, a boutique hotel or a restaurant with an outdoor area. Mondov is one of the major towns of Southern Piemont, it is surrounded by an enchanting countryside just a few miles from the world-famous Langhe wine-growing hills and the ski area of the Maritime Alps. The town is located half-way between Turin and the Italian Riviera and is easily accessed by car and rail. The property which in its present condition maintains most of its original charm, merits an appropriate renovation capable of restoring its one-time splendor. Considering the propertys size and potential, the asking price is uniquely competitive.