In a wonderful bucolic location on the outskirts of Chieri, La Borgarella is large renovated 19th century Piedmontese farmhouse with open country views and surrounded by 10 hectares of land. The property is currently divided into 2 separate residential units with separate guest annex and staff accommodation but could easily reunited to create an exceptional country house or hospitality business at the gates of the Monferrato wine country.
LOCATION
The property is situated 5 minutes from Chieri which is a bustling market town, first settled by the Romans and then dominated by the Savoy royal family, with medieval castles adorning every hilltop of the local landscape. From the 18th century the town prospered from the booming textile industry for which it is still known today. It is a popular location for both Italian and International families due to excellent services and its proximity to Turin (15 km.) as well being the home to the International School of Turin, IST.
EXTERIOR
An impressive long gravel drive leads up through the fields to the main gates, entering into a large courtyard with covered parking on the right and large fish lake to the left. In total there are 10 hectares of land with fields to the front and back of the property making it suitable for equestrian use. Sitting in the middle of the land, the property is a typical Piedmontese L-shaped farmhouse with the guest annex and big converted barns to the left and the original farmhouse to the right with 2 separate entrances as well as a small private chapel and additional detached barn/stable building. There are terraces to the front and rear of the property, all with exceptional views. A small vineyard produces excellent local DOC wine.
INTERIORS
UNIT 1
GROUND FLOOR
The entrance opens onto hallway with staircase leading to both the large living room as well the farmhouse kitchen and pantry, both with fireplaces. A corridor from the kitchen leads to a large utility room and bathroom with access to the back of the property. From the side of the kitchen steps lead to an enormous L-shaped entertaining room (ground floor of the barn) of 300 sqm. with French doors exiting to the front and back of the property where there is a beautiful covered terrace looking over the fields and surrounding hills. There is also a separate cloakroom area and 2 guest bathrooms, making it suitable to host large events. The first floor of the barns could also be developed for further residential or commercial space.
FIRST FLOOR
On the first floor there are two beautiful bedrooms facing the courtyard, decorated in the country style both with original terracotta floors, dressing room areas and modern en-suite bathrooms.
A door from the hallway connects to a large and charming sitting room/games room with a further bedroom and bathroom. overlooking the fields at the back.
SECOND FLOOR
The second floor landing leads to 2 spacious bedrooms both with dressing rooms and ensuite bathroom,
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