Hilltop Estate in Turin

OVERVIEW
Villa Elena is an historic country residence set on a panoramic hilltop (485m altitude) above Turin with a beautifully curated garden, infinity swimming pool and over 8 acres of surrounding land and breath-taking views of the countryside and the Italian Alps.
The property was originally a working farm dating back to 18th century, before being acquired by the current owners and transformed into a luxurious private residence following a radical and high specification renovation 25 years ago. Many of the period features have been restored to preserve the original charm and personality of the property as well as bespoke design with quality materials which has maintained the absolute modernity of the interior and exterior spaces.
The property is divided into two separate buildings, The Villa and The Farmhouse, united by 2 glass corridors (one of which is double height) with most spaces having access to large covered terraces on 2 separate garden levels. There is a large independent apartment on the lower ground floor for staff or guests, as well as garaging for 8 cars.
Villa Elena represents an ideal solution for buyers who might be looking for both residential and professional space or also for large or extended families who want a private location close to the city centre.

LOCATION
The property is situated close to Turin in an area very popular with both Italian and International families. The picturesque villages of Revigliasco and Pecetto Torinese offer excellent restaurants, shops, services and weekly markets as well as the campus of the International School of Turin (IST) which are all within 5 minutes drive.
The baroque splendour of the Piedmont capital is only 8 km away, and the stunning Unesco wine-growing territories of the Langhe and the Monferrato are within easy reach. High speed train links connect to Milan in under an hour, and the nearby ski resorts of the Italian Alps and the beaches of the Meditteranean coast, complete a perfect lifestyle solution for both business and pleasure.

THE EXTERIOR
The impressive front gates open onto sweeping drive that leads to both the beautiful front façade of the property as well as the garaging and further parking on the lower level. The property nestles into the hill and is surrounded by an immaculately manicured garden (mainly laid to lawn) with astounding far reaching views of the Alps and the country landscape. A stone staircase leads to an upper terraced garden with a large panoramic infinity swimming pool (15m x 6m) and outside entertaining area with changing facilities and an outdoor kitchen.
In total there are 4 hectares surrounding the property on different levels, divided between the lawns, orchard, small vineyard, vegetable garden with greenhouse and wooded areas.

THE INTERIORS
THE VILLA
GROUND FLOOR
The villa extends over 4 floors.
On the ground floor, the large wooden door opens onto entrance hall which leads into a double reception room with exposed brick arches, cherry wood parquet flooring with a modern fireplace on one end and big picture windows at the other end overlooking the garden. A glass corridor connects to an enormous entertaining space with fireplace i(n the Farmhouse) that historically had been the winery. There is also a further reception room overlooking the front garden with fireplace and a beautiful dining room with original parquet and handmade built-in cabinetry. Both the dining room and the main reception room lead into a hall way with circular steel staircase, with access to both the kitchen and the second double height glass corridor that connects to the Farmhouse. The large sunny country kitchen is fully equipped dining area, stone floors and access to an outside terrace.
FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR
The staircase opens onto the sunny first floor living room with a double height wood beamed ceiling, a freestanding modern fireplace and French doors leading onto a big covered terrace. The glass corridor connects to another large light reception room in the Farmhouse. Facing the front garden there is study (or bedroom) with exposed brick ceiling and fireplace. A door leads to the sleeping area where there are a further 2 double bedrooms (with interconnecting doors) all with cherry parquet flooring and 2 spacious bathrooms. Custom built cupboards line the corridor.
Another staircase leads to the second floor where we find an open space of 95 sqm. currently used as a children’s room with 4/6 beds, built in wardrobes, bathroom and a wonderful terrace cut into the roof.
LOWER GROUND FLOOR
From the ground floor hall way the circular staircase leads down to the lower ground floor which accommodates a spacious 2 bedroom guest/staff apartment of 85 sqm. with independent access from both the garage and garden. There are large storage rooms and an underground garage of 200 sqm. that can accommodate at least 8 cars. There is also an underground corridor leading to a grotto which once had a natural water spring.

THE FARMHOUSE
GROUND FLOOR
From the hallway in the Villa the glass corridor leads to the Farmhouse where there is a large bright room with French doors (with staircase leading to the upstairs sitting room) a bathroom and large service area with laundry room, storage rooms and a hobby room.
A second glass corridor connects the large entertaining space to the main reception rooms of the Villa.
FIRST FLOOR
The first floor is comprised of a stunning spacious reception room and kitchen (connected to the Villa by the glass corridor) with skylight windows that run almost the entire length of the space and full-height sliding doors that access the garden on the upper level. On either end on this living space there are two luxurious double bedroom suites both with designer fireplaces, mezzanine sleeping areas, spacious bathrooms and large french doors onto private terraces.
The Farmhouse was designed to be flexible for conversion into an independent dwelling or even 2 beautiful apartments.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
HEATING
The heating is divided into 2 separate zones (Villa and Farmhouse) and fuelled by 2 large wood-fire boilers with back-up diesel tanks that heat the traditional radiators.
SWIMMING POOL
16 x 5m infinity pool with lighting and filtering systems and cover.
Separate bathroom, showers and outdoor kitchen. Large retractable canopy for shade.Irrigation
There is an automatic irrigation system for the main garden supplied by 2 rain water cisterns as well as a well.
SECURITY
Internal and external security alarm system with internal intercom and possible connection to local police.
ENERGY RATING
Awaiting energy certification.

DISTANCES
Turin 8km.
Milan 150 km.
Turin International Airport 28 km.
Milan Malpensa International Airport 149km.