Romantic cottage with a Provençal soul

In the most authentic heart of Monferrato, among the silent hills of Calamandrana Alta, lies a romantic cottage of rare charm, immersed in unspoilt nature where time seems to slow down and every detail invites you to breathe in quiet and peace. The outdoor spaces evoke all the poetry of Provence: porticoes wrapped in the scent of lavender, wisteria and old roses, lovingly tended green corners that seem to come out of a fairy tale, shaded paths and poetic glimpses where you can be lulled by the music of the countryside. Here, every portico and every pergola becomes a refuge for the soul, places to be enjoyed slowly between a book and the chirping of birds. The interiors, instead, tell of the warmth of American country style and the rustic elegance of English homes, with timeworn woods, welcoming atmospheres, evocative details and rooms that immediately convey a sense of home. Each room holds a unique character made of soft light, natural materials and timeless harmony. The cottage, arranged over two above-ground floors and a basement, is divided into two units connected on both levels. The ground floor offers an English country-style kitchen, the dining room with the old wood-burning stove, the cosy living room with its indispensable fireplace, and the guest bathroom with an American feel; on the first floor there are two bedrooms and two bathrooms, including the master bedroom with en-suite bathroom. In the west wing, with independent entrance, the ground floor offers a kitchen with rustic charm, while the first floor has three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a practical laundry room. Every room is different from the others and wonderfully evocative, a kind of journey around the world of country living, thanks to the owners’ aesthetic sense, culture and sensitivity, who restored and furnished it with all their love. Making the property even more magical are many splendid outbuildings: the delightful treehouse hidden in the greenery, the icehouse that recalls the old habits of our great-grandparents, an authentic hypogeum created beneath the panoramic outdoor terrace, the wood-fired oven for summer dinners and the perfectly preserved cellar, which seems to have come straight from the pages of a book about the Monferrato countryside. Last but not least, the spectacular panoramic terrace at the front of the house with breathtaking views over the countryside and the Belbo Valley. Completing the property are the double garage, parking for three cars, and the boiler room with adjoining utility room. A unique, poetic and emotional place where nature, beauty and memory meet, creating an atmosphere impossible to forget.