The building provides 10 apartments of various sizes and
design on four floors.
Every apartment has a kitchen area, and fitted bathroom. All
have balconies, and some have additional cloakroom facilities.
All have independent gas-fired central heating, telephone
point, and electricity, water and drainage connections. Each
apartment has magnificent dual-aspect views of the picturesque
river valley.
The building is approached via remote-controlled gates, which
are operated via a video security system installed in each
apartment. A fixed satellite TV dish is fitted to the building
with connections to each apartment.
If your looking for something more substantial there is "Villa
Roja" on the same grounds as the apartments. These are
currently being restored into either a single villa or two
large apartments. It would be a great investment for rental
purposes, and benefits from the same location and views as the
apartments.
The Roja Valley Apartments are located on the very outskirts
of the ancient village of Airole, about eight miles inland in
the direction of Cuneo from Ventimiglia. Originally the
customs house marking the French/Italian border, the building
has been the subject to substantial renovation and
refurbishment to create the ten luxury apartments which now
form "Roja Valley".
In the immediate vicinity there are three other residential
properties, all with stunning views of the Roja river valley.
The medieval village of Airole itself, which clings to a rocky
outcrop on the eastern valley wall, is about a mile away. A
charming settlement of some 600 folk, its narrow, winding
streets offer typical Italian atmosphere, and a limited
selection of shops, restaurants and services. At the pinnacle
of the village, there stands a wonderfully ornate church, from
where a virtually uninterrupted 360 degree vista of the valley
below can be enjoyed.
Travel south from the village, and you reach the interesting
historic settlement of Ventimiglia - translated this means '20
miles', and signifies that Ventimiglia is 20 miles from the
old French/Italian border, which used to be marked by the
river which forms the boundary to Nice airport today. The town
of Ventimiglia is on the main SS1 from Nice to Genoa, and is
also on the main trans-riviera motorway the A10, running from
beyond Nice to beyond Genoa.
Monaco/Monte Carlo lies just about 20 miles west of
Ventimiglia. Here a totally different shopping experience can
be had! For many years, Monaco and particularly Monte Carlo
have become synonymous with wealth and fame. Visit the world
renowned casino, stroll through the many interesting streets
which are packed with extremely up-market shops specialising
in designer names merchandise, visit the marina and take in
the spectacular views, or simply sample the history and
culture of the old town of Monaco itself, perched atop a rocky
cliff.
The Old Customs House building, from which the Roja Valley
Apartments have been created, is of typical Italian
construction-stucco covered stone, under a red pantile roof.
Balconies and windows in complementary style have been added
for comfort and ease, and add to the visual aesthetics.
The building is situated in the floor of the River Roja Valley
on level ground, surrounded by densely-wooded, steeply-sloping
hills. Extensive landscaped gardens surround the property,
with the river Roja forming its western border. This is
approached via a gently sloping, short walk through the
gardens. Two sandy beach areas have been created here for
relaxation. Immediately in front of the apartment building
there is a 9m x 4m swimming pool, for the use of apartment
owners and their guests. Behind the building (on the northern
side) car parking and garages for owners and guests can be
found.
The building provides 10 apartments of various sizes and
design on four floors. Every apartment has a kitchen area, and
fitted bathroom. All have balconies, and some have additional
cloakroom facilities. All have independent gas-fired central
heating, telephone point, and electricity, water and drainage
connections. Each apartment has magnificent dual-aspect views
of the picturesque river valley.
The building is approached via remote-controlled gates, which
are operated via a video security system installed in each
apartment. A fixed satellite TV dish is fitted to the building
with connections to each apartment.
It is hard to imagine an area richer in its diversity of
scenery, culture and activities. With the coast just 8 miles
to the south, visitors can sample the extraordinarily
beautiful rocky coastline and sandy beaches of the Italian
Riviera (known as Riviera dei Fiori or coast of flowers), and
the equally beautiful, but more cosmopolitan French Cote
d'Azur (blue coast) with its famous resorts. All manner of
water sports and other marine activities are offered. The sea
fishing here is particularly good: mainly for Tuna, with
numerous companies offering boat trips. The area from Nice to
Genoa is designated as a National Marine Park, with trips to
see whales, dolphins and porpoises available. At Genoa there
is one of the largest marine aquariums in Europe. Or just
sightsee by helicopter from Monte-Carlo.
Moving inland from the coast, the area surrounding Airole is
just a small part of the ParcoNazionale del Mercantour
(National Park) - designated an area of outstanding natural
beauty stretching from Nice to Ventimiglia in the south, to
Tende in the north, straddling the French / Italian border.
Within the natural woodland, rivers, ravines, valleys, lakes
and mountains are preserved, but offer the vision for ample
opportunity for walking, fishing and rock climbing.
Prices from: €229.000
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