Ormea, Piedmont 12078

On the outskirts of Ormea, a picturesque village in a verdant mountain valley that extends from Piemont into Liguria, an early 1900's Art Nouveau villa surrounded by a well kept 1000 sq meter (11000 sq feet) garden. Currently utilized as a restaurant and lodgings, the charmingly elegant house, a one-time residence of a Russian count, spreads over two floors. On the ground floor we find a spacious entrance hall, currently used as the restaurant's reception area, two spacious dining rooms, a study, a large kitchen, a laundry room, a refrigirator room, two bathrooms, a cellar room, garage and boiler room. The first floor features 6 bedrooms with ensuite baths, a sitting room, a laundry room and a toilet. The property is suitable either to be turned into a luxurious private residence, or to continue being run as a restaurant. In the latter case it will profit from an enviable location close to the tourist destinations of Liguria and its excellent reputation which has earned it the byname of Imperia's finest restaurant. The size and layout of the house allow it furthermore to be utilized as a boutique bed & breakfast establishment. Benefiting from its position on the border between the Langhe and Liguria, its mild climate and building on its history as a holiday destination appreciated by travelers from all over Europe, the area of Ormea is again expanding. The current owner will grant initial assistance to any new owner during a launch period. There is the opportunity to purchase a small vineyard of fine Dolcetto of Ormea grapes.