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Old farmhouse full of memories on a green hilltop

Holiday home in Roatto with private pool and kitchen

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The house from the gazebo
The large kitchen
Table and stove in the kitchen
Living room
Living room with upright Petrof piano yearly tuned at 440Hz.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 102260.4 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Roatto, Piedmont
  • Place, Basilica of Don Bosco - Colle Don Bosco
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Cathedral of Asti
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Piazza Alfieri
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Turin (TRN-Turin Intl.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Master bedroom, facing south

2 Single Beds

Puppet theater room, facing south

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

The Old room, facing north

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Vintage room, facing north

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Shower room 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Old farmhouse full of memories on a green hilltop

The Professor’s Home was built on a hilltop by our great grandfather in various steps between 1890 and 1920. It is a traditional Piedmontese farmhouse, which was refurbished and modernized over the decades without overlooking the distinctive traits of country life: the hayloft, the big shed for the tools at the back, the large pavement for agricoltural work at the front. The thick brick walls keep the house cool even in the hottest summers, making air conditioning unnecessary; during the winter central heating is provided by a methane boiler; there are also two fireplaces, one in the kitchen and one in the living room, and the wood-burning stove can be used for heating as well as for cooking.The house rests on a large cellar, that hosts our tiny wine production. The rooms are large, each of them measuring about 30 square meters. An ADSL WiFi router covers all rooms, and a PC is dedicated to you, like the Petrof upright piano yearly tuned on 440Hz. In the house you will find hundreds of books in Italian, English, French, Latin and Greek. Two television set are available, one is connected to a satellite dish for free-to-air TV channels, as for a classical stereo turntable with vinile and a CD reader.
Those wishing to take a deeper plunge into real country life can take part in the seasonal activities, such as fruit picking, grape and hazelnut harvest, wine-making, or help tend to the vegetable garden. Kids, too, can have a wonderful time at the house: they can play inside (see the “Puppet Show Room” in the photo gallery section) and outside, and have fun in the sandbox, the twin swing and the above-ground swimming pool we set up during the good season. 
We live in Asti and are always at hand to provide tips and advice to help our guests make the most of their stay! 

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Roatto

Located in Roatto, this holiday home is in a rural area. Museo Etnologico Missionario and Museo Paleontologico are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Romanesque Church of San Secondo and Castle of Piea. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails, horse riding and ecotours.
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Roatto, Piedmont

What's nearby

  • Romanesque Church of San Secondo - 9 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Basilica of Don Bosco - Colle Don Bosco - 11 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Cathedral of Asti - 20 min drive - 23.8 km
  • Piazza Alfieri - 21 min drive - 26.3 km
  • Egyptian Museum - 48 min drive - 48.8 km

Getting around

  • Villafranca Cantarana Station - 8 min drive
  • Villafranca-Cantarana Station - 8 min drive
  • Turin International Airport (TRN) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Area di Servizio Villanova Sud - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Chef Express - Area di Servizio Villanova Nord - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Tre - Pizzeria Con Cucina - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante Caffe' Commercio - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Bar Mafalda - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Old farmhouse full of memories on a green hilltop have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Old farmhouse full of memories on a green hilltop pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Old farmhouse full of memories on a green hilltop located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Roatto Cemetery and within 9 miles (15 km) of Romanesque Church of San Secondo and Basilica of Don Bosco - Colle Don Bosco. Museo Etnologico Missionario and Riserva Regionale Valle Andona are also within 9 miles (15 km).

About the host

Hosted by Angelo Porta

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Computer Engineer, WW company employee, often working abroad.

Why they chose this property

This was our family home for over a century, our parents put in the house all the money they had; now we rent it out as temporary residence to selected guests looking for a great alternative to hotels and B&B because we want to kep the house and surroundings in the best possible way.

What makes this property unique

Big house full of old memorabilia, huge 2.5 acres property with vegetable garden, twin swing, sandbox, above ground swimming pool for boys and girls. Central point for visiting Alba, Turin, Milan, Genoa.

Languages:

English, French, Italian, Spanish