The Italian countryside is known for its unrivalled beauty and this stunning period villa in Salsomaggiore Terme is the perfect place to enjoy it. Located in northern Italy in the province of Parma, this property is a haven of tranquility and privacy with a beautiful panoramic view of the surrounding hills, as well as being a short distance from tourist areas, golf clubs and main routes to Milan and Bologna.
The 700m2 property is built over 4 storeys and has undergone several restoration and renovation projects in recent years. The property is surrounded by about 5 hectares of land, adding to the sense of tranquility and in the grounds directly belonging to the property, there is an agricultural area, as well as a spacious garden which is home to several outbuildings. This property would make a perfect private home, but has great potential to be a B&B or a tourist accomodation.
All 4 floors of the property are connected by an internal lift, as well as an additional internal staircase for each floor. On the ground floor there is a large living area with a bright living room that accesses the garden at the front of the house, a large kitchen that adds a modern touch to the property, a bathroom and a study area, all with views of the surrounding hills and period features including high ceilings.
On the two upper floors, you can find the main sleeping area with 2 large master bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and 4 additional bedrooms with 2 further bathrooms and balconies. In the upper part of the house, there are two large side terraces; from the first terrace, you can access an apartment with living room and kitchen area, two bedrooms and a bathroom, while from the second you enter the gym area with indoor pool and bathroom.
This stunning property with its period features and modern elements is a gem on the market. With additional outbuildings, spacious grounds and endless potential, this beautiful villa is not to be missed and is now for sale on idealista for 1,500,000 euros.
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