House for sale

Delightful rustico in the hamlet of Lecchiore Immersed in the green and tranquil setting of the small village of Lecchiore, in Dolcedo, the delightful rustic property has two entrances, the main front door and another external and independent. It is situated on the second and top floors of a typical rural building from the 1800s, and it is a perfect retreat for those who love nature and peace and quiet. The spacious living room is illuminated by two windows which offer a marvellous view of the valley; a kitchen dining room; the bathroom with a shower has an adjoining dressing room used as a small laundry. The two bedrooms also look onto the outside panoramic view. The flooring is in original terracotta, the ceilings are vaulted, a typical feature in old Ligurian houses and the bedroom windows have beautiful handcrafted wooden inside shutters. In the living room a door opens onto an interior staircase, where immediately to the right there is a large and very useful loft belonging to the property. Just a few slate-covered steps up, one arrives at a Loggia not exclusively belonging to the property, from which can be enjoyed a spectacular view of the valley, right down to the sea: an ideal place where one can relax in the cool air or have a candle-lit dinner while admiring the wonderful views. Completing the property there is a parking space and a few metres away from the property a swimming pool immersed in an olive grove, the use of which can be granted subject to a fee to be agreed with the owners. For those wanting to grow vegetables or flowers, there is a piece of land to be purchased in addition to the property. A small plot of approximately 100sq.m., under the olive trees, which can be reached on foot from the house. Lecchiore is situated in the Prino Valley, renowned for its mild climate also in winter and its scenic beauty which make it an extremely sought-after holiday destination for thousands of tourists from all of Europe. The Lecchiore area is especially famous for the its little lakes and waterfalls nestled in the woods where you can go for a refreshing swim during the hotter months and spend a few hours immersed in nature. From Lecchiore one can reach a shrine dedicated to the Virgin Mary, known as Acquasanta. According to tradition the building was built in the 18th century on the spot where the Madonna appeared to worshippers. Numerous restaurants, bars and clubs can be reached in just a few minutes in Dolcedo or in Imperia, where it is possible to dine literally by the sea shore, on the beach, or overlooking the port, or even in the hills under a cool pergola. There are many “sagra”, typical village feasts, in this area of western Ligurian Riviera, everyone gathers in the main square of a village, each of which has its own culinary speciality theme, such as suckling pig, chestnuts or for example “Cucina Bianca” (White Cuisine) which is a local style of cuisine.