Badalucco, Imperia, Liguria, Italy

Situated in the lovely hamlet of Cegno, with breathtaking views of the valley and sea in the distance, this beautiful property, completely independent, surrounded by 850sq.m of land, is made up of two units, a main house and an annex.
The former features a large living room with a fireplace and horizontal window with a sea view, a dining room which could be converted into an extra bedroom, a large kitchen with marble work surfaces, a spacious corridor connecting the kitchen to the living room, which could easily become a dining room, and a beautiful country style bathroom with antique door.
The characteristic elements of the bathrooms such as the thick cast iron radiators, as well as some of the flooring, were salvaged by the owners from old houses, thus giving the house a sense of originality and charm.
This property is ideal for those who love nature, peace and quiet, and privacy, as well as the possibility to detach from one's daily routine and seek refuge in the mountains, while still being a stone's throw from the coast.Badalucco, pearl of the Argentina Valley, which owes its name to the silver, 'argento' in Italian, leaves of the olive trees when they are ruffled by the wind.
The medieval hamlet made up of stone houses clambers up the hill with its characteristic alleys through squares and churches, while the Argentina creek flows at its feet, crossed by two typical medieaval bridges.
Large murals, glazed ceramics, sculptures and works of various foreign artists, form the "Galleria d'arte all'aperto" (Open air gallery) giving the place a unique and magical ambience. There is an extremely active and lively cultural scene, thanks to its citizens who organize many events such as food festivals, among which "The Stock fish Fest" in September, music and theatrical events in the centre of the village . There is no lack of contemporary art galleries, which on top of their exhibitions, organize pottery courses. The Church square is always bursting with life, thanks to its characteristic bars and cafes, and there are also many excellent typical restaurants both within the village and nearby which serve delicious Ligurian delicacies. Food shops offer specialities from the area, always fresh, and at the bakeries you will always find focaccia or 'farinata', made with chickpea flour.
It is possible to buy olive oil directly from the typical oil mills of the village.
Hiking lovers can climb up the many trails immersed in the vegetation of the mountain, while cyclists can find, at around 8 km away, the longest bicycle path in Europe, directly by the sea. The sea itself is just a few minutes by car from the village, those who prefer to cool down can take a dip in the many natural pools scattered along the stream.
Around 15 km from Sanremo, 40 km from Montecarlo, 10 km from the motorway exit of Arma di Taggia,
8 km from the railway station, 80 km from Nice Airport and 140 km from that of Genoa.