Spacious historic village house with a sunny roof terrace and panoramic views

This property will fascinate lovers of traditional architecture! Situated in a small, enchanted alley in the heart of the popular Ripalta district above Dolcedo, this century-old, three-story village house is full of character. Charming details such as vaulted ceilings, slate staircases, old terracotta floors, niches, ceiling beams, and the complex ancient architecture bear witness to its ancient past. It offers a spacious living space for one or two families. The highlight of this property is the west-facing roof terrace, offering wonderful sunset views and panoramic vistas of the surrounding green hills and ancient villages.

Facts & Figures

Layout

The village house is detached on two sides and offers a living space of approx. 165 m² net on three floors and a sunny roof terrace of approx. 24 m². Entering the ground floor from a small alley, there is a large hallway with a slate floor and an old wall wardrobe. Next to it lies a bedroom and a spacious bathroom with a bathtub. An internal staircase leads to the basement, featuring a large living room with a wood-burning stove. There is also a small kitchen area, a bathroom, and a further bedroom. Upstairs the first floor features the main kitchen and a spacious dining area with French doors leading out to the large terrace. The second entrance on the ground floor leads into a hallway with a small kitchenette and a bedroom. An internal staircase connects to the upper floor. There is a bathroom with a shower and a small living room with a fireplace and French doors to the sunny roof terrace. As a single-family home, the living room, dining room, and terraces flow into one another. The terrace offers wonderful panoramic views of the green hills and picturesque villages such as Bellissimi and Lecchiore and ample space for a dining area, sunbeds, and a barbecue. As the property has two entrances, it could also be divided into a large two-bedroom main house and a one-bedroom guest house, each with its bathroom and terrace. 

Position

The village house is located in Ripalta in a small, quiet alley. Public parking possibilities are about 75 m away. The picturesque, medieval village of Ripalta on a hilltop was once a refuge from pirates and is now very popular amongst international guests thanks to its idyllic, peaceful position. It consists of around 60 village houses and typical little alleys. It is perched above Dolcedo, the central village of the Prino Valley, where you can find small shops, restaurants, and cafés within a few minutes’ walk. The sea and the beaches of Imperia, the town boasting the best climate in Italy – mild winters and temperate summers – are only about 7 km away. The airports of Genoa and Nice are approx. 100 km away.