Nestled just a few strides away from the heart of Cortemilia, in the picturesque Alta Langa region, stands the distinguished Liberty villa, erected in 1915. Reverently preserving the quintessential features of its era, including exquisitely frescoed ceilings, meticulously crafted walls, facades, doors, windows, and stately staircases adorned with original wrought iron railings, this property is a timeless testament to architectural elegance. Spanning across two primary levels, complemented by a basement and a fully inhabitable attic, each space symmetrically mirroring the other due to the villa's square layout, offering enchanting vistas of the surrounding parkland from every vantage point. Access to the raised ground floor is graciously afforded via both the main entrance and a secondary portal, which opens onto the meticulously manicured garden. Here, a grand and luminous corridor gracefully divides the reception rooms from the cloakroom and kitchen areas . The kitchen, recently rejuvenated, bestows further eminence upon this resplendent abode. Ascending the staircase, amidst delicate frescoes and the interplay of light streaming through the grand windows, one ascends to the attic—an expansive sanctuary dedicated to relaxation, with the potential for conversion into one or two additional bedrooms, each with its accompanying bath. Descending to the basement reveals a realm designed for communal pastimes, games room, featuring ample provisions for laundry, storage, and a space devoted to fostering creativity. Enveloped within the embrace of a magnificent parkland, adorned with venerable arboreal avenues and cascades of wisteria, the terraced garden presents an enchanting tapestry of flora, from trailing rosemary to blooming roses and fragrant jasmine. Ascending the terraces leads to a pinnacle where an azure oasis awaits—a resplendent swimming pool ensconced in absolute privacy by the presence of a charming annex and barbecue area. Augmenting the allure of this estate, an orchard and diminutive vineyard yield approximately 1,000 bottles of wine annually. The exterior façade and roof underwent a comprehensive renovation in early 2024, ensuring the perpetuation of its grandeur for generations to come.
Cortemilia is a small medieval village in the heart of Alta Langa, immersed in the green hills, among hazelnuts groves and vineyards, an ideal place for those who love outdoor sports and contact with nature thanks to its particular microclimate, but also for those who want to enjoy excellent food and good wine. Cortemilia is one of the most popular destinations for tourists from all over the world who want to enjoy a totally relaxing holiday... tourists who then often decide to become part of the community of this centre, which in fact hosts many citizens of different nationalities such as German, Swiss, Belgian and Dutch.
In Cortemilia, you can dive into the past by retracing the history of its origins up to the modern age, passing through the narrow streets of the old town centre that lead to the ruins of the castle and tower, both dating back to medieval times, and reach the surrounding hills from which you can admire the Bormida and Uzzone Valleys.
Having become famous for the best hazelnut in the world, the Tonda Gentile delle Langhe, Cortemilia offers several tasting points to which a glass of the internationally renowned Alta Langa wine and food excellence can be paired. This municipality is just a few kilometres from Alba, the capital of the Langhe, and is in a strategic site that allows one to reach both Monferrato and Liguria without taking motorways and to enjoy the typical landscapes of this region.