Luxury villa in Piedmont

Centrally located, near Novi Ligure, Tortona, Alessandria and Gavi, the Ancient Convent of Pollastra was for centuries the home of Dominican friars, as well as the residence of the Marquises of Bosco and Ponzone in the 16th century (1530 AD). The building, recently renovated with extreme care, includes three floors: - Ground floor (over 230 sqm): entrance, large living room with vaulted ceilings (approx. 5 meters high), fully equipped kitchen with barrel ceilings (approx. 5 meters high), elegant dining room with barrel ceiling, hallway, bathroom, and two bedrooms. - First floor: accessible via an ancient stone staircase, with four bedrooms and two spacious and renovated bathrooms. A splendid seventeenth-century painting recalls the historicity of the convent, highlighting its beauty. - Via another flight of stairs, you may reach the medieval tower from where you may enjoy the 360-degree panoramic view that surrounds this utterly unique residence. The property also includes two cellars (approx. 200 sqm), located in the lower part of the building, which magically take us back to the past and the ancient activities of these places, and two barns (approx. 700 sqm) in need of restauration, which offer countless possibilities for customization, ideal for those who wish to further expand the living spaces or start a hospitality business, such as a Bed & Breakfast. The outdoor area comprises approximately 3000 sqm, with two green areas, some centuries-old plants, and the possibility of building a swimming pool and/or a Jacuzzi.
The property is in perfect working order, offers all the main services and is properly connected to all utilities. All the systems are up to standard and working. The water supply is guaranteed by the connection to the public aqueduct. The heating system is autonomous and powered by methane.
The property is in excellent condition, always carefully maintained by the owners who pay close attention to detail. On the outside, the property features stone facades. Inside the main farmhouse we find frescoed ceilings and vaults as well as terracotta floors. The property has good exposure to light resulting in excellent brightness in the rooms. The villa is sold partially furnished with highly valuable period furniture.
The villa is perfect as a main residence and holiday home. It is also suitable for short-term tourist rental purposes, a sector in which the property is already strongly established.
The property is 28 km from Valenza, 17 km from the historic city of Alessandria, 9 km from Tortona, 11 km from Novi Ligure, 22 km from the Gavi wine area, 39 km from Monferrato, 47 km from the beaches of Liguria and the museums of Genoa, its Aquarium and the largest historic city centre in Europe. 98 km from Turin, 84 km from Milan. 46 km from Acqui Terme. Genoa's Cristoforo Colombo International Airport is about an hour's drive away. The "E. MOSSI" gliding airport and the Novi Ligure National Shooting Range are 5 minutes away.
For each property offered, the Great Estate group conducts – via the seller's technician – a technical due diligence. This allows us to know in detail the urbanistic planning and cadastral circumstances of each property. This due diligence may be requested by the client at the time of a real interest in the property.
The property is registered to a natural person/s and the sale will be subject to registration tax in accordance with current regulations (see costs of purchasing from a private individual).