House for sale

A 15th century house surrounded by its gardens, courtyard

The north gable of the house backs onto the protecting hillside, while the south side enjoys the sun from dawn to dusk. Situated in a prominent position in the heart of the village, the property affords stunning views. It is to the south and east that the view stretches furthest, across the gardens, the rooftops of the village and out over the valley. A courtyard and two lush gardens border the building on all three sides, creating a skilful visual and olfactory interplay. Vehicle access is via the street leading up to the vineyards and across the courtyard. This recently paved courtyard also provides access to the former stables and the three troglodyte caves. A second pedestrian entrance leads to one of the two gardens. Close to the house and on the hillside, a brick flight of steps leads up to a small terraced kitchen garden, from where a path of round wood slices climbs up to the meadow, which was once planted with vines.
The houseThe 15th-century building has a trapezoid base, whose sharp angle evokes the prow of a ship. The facades of the first two levels, the ground and garden floors, are of rendered rubble masonry. The corner quoins and window surrounds are of dressed stone. The upper floor, which projects slightly from the lower level, is of brick and rests on alternating dressed stone and brick modillions. A tall buttress supports the structure on the courtyard side. The four-pitched slate roof is crowned with two ridge finials and features an impressive chimney