The estate comprises the main building with 10 bedrooms, 5 bath-rooms, 5 toilets, a huge kitchen and 2 living rooms as well as a large swimming pool, a tennis court, a wood burning pizza oven in a seperate building in the back garden and 80,000 m2 of land with breathtaking views over the surrounding hills. It is a mere 4 minutes drive from the city centre of Cairo Montenotte and 25 minutes drive from the beach.
History
The estate is located in the unspoiled hills surrounding Cairo Montenotte. The property is a mere 4 minutes drive from the city centre and a 25 minute drive from the Mediterranean. The house is nestled at 400 meters in mountains offering breathtaking views over the rolling countryside. Because of the elevation it remains pleasantly cool in the Summer and there are no mosquitoes!
The estate was owned by an old Italian family who used it as their Summer retreat to escape the heat of Genova in the Summer. The original house was built in 1935 and was replaced with the current house in 1965. Later stables and a barn were added. The current owners purchased the estate in 2009. Under architectural supervision the house was fully refurbished to meet today’s needs while preserving the original design and fine interior and exterior details. This is also reflected in the refined interior decoration of the house. The estate is called Il Pavone Reale – The Royal Peacock.
Facilities
The main building measures 20 meters by 10 meters and has three floors. In addition there are stables for 12 horses (currently not in use), a large barn, a small building that houses a stone pizza oven, a large swimming pool of 15 meters by 8 meters (45 ft x 24 ft), a tennis court and parking for 6 cars. The land belonging to the estate comprises 80,000 m2 and consists of woods, 2 streams and land used for agricultural purposes. There are additional structures for farm equipment as well as a deserted ruin which was used to make wine.
Interior
The house consists of three floors of living space in addition to the garage/wine cellar which can be reached with a spiral stare case from the main floor.
Main Floor/First Floor
The main floor sports a very large kitchen of 10 x 4.5 meters (33 ft x 14 ft) with a large cooking island of 8 meters (25 ft) made of solid oak wood. The kitchen/dining room also offers seating for 20 people at long tables so that you can cook and eat together in one and the same space. Professional cooking equipment and splendid ambient lighting as well as stunning views make this one of the most pleasant places in the house. Across from the kitchen is a large bathroom with a double shower, toilet and washing machine conveniently located so you can take a shower after swimming in the pool. On this floor you will also find a media room with a flat screen TV and a home cinema with large screen and surround sound system. There is a separate room with a computer and a fast internet connection. On this floor you will also find a bar and lounge area with fireplace where you can relax. Going through the double doors you get the hallway, front door and passage to the back door with an additional toilet.
Second Floor
Going up the spacious oak staircase you will find yourself in the most spectacular room of the house: a large living room with an oak paneled floor, a fireplace with multiple windows offering breathtaking views of the valley. The high wood ceiling has been painted white offset with grey beams giving the room a roomy yet cozy feel. A large couch and antique Asian furniture creates a perfect environment to chat, relax or play games. Off the living room is a corridor with 5 bedrooms: 2 master bedrooms with private bathrooms (one of which has a double shower and a bath), a bedroom with a double bed and two smaller bedrooms with 2 single beds each. They share a communal bathroom with a shower and a separate toilet.
Third Floor
The second floor leads via an identical oak staircase to a corridor with 5 bedrooms. One bedroom has a private bathroom; the remaining rooms share a communal bathroom with a separate toilet. All rooms are spacious with double beds.