Step into a piece of history with this enchanting and spacious apartment on two floors in the heart of Isolalunga’s old town. Dating back to the 12th century, its traditional Ligurian style has been lovingly preserved and cherished by its subsequent owners: Bright rooms with vaulted ceilings, original floor tiles, antique doors, and niches bear witness to the past and are complemented by modern and tasteful furnishings. With great attention to detail, the current owners have combined the historic style with modern comforts to create a unique ambiance.
Very charming are the open fireplace in the living room, romantic wine cellar and the ancient olive oil mill in the living area on the lower level of the real estate. Its large terrace is perfect for sunbathing and dining with several sitting areas, partiallycovered and partially sunny.
The apartment offers a total area of approx. 195 m² net on two floors. The ground floor features a net living area of 100 m² consisting of an entrance area, the newly designed kitchen with partly stone walls, a bedroom with a vaulted ceiling and currently three beds, the master bedroom with a double bed and a walk-in wardrobe and the living room with an ancient brick-vaulted ceiling and an antique open fireplace. There is also the spacious master bathroom with a walk-in shower and a bathtub.
The basement is considered an additional area and cosists of an open space with ancient olive mill with, dining area and kitchenette, one bedroom, a bathroom, and a guest room that can be used as a living room or additional bedroom. Due to the hillside location, there is a private entrance downstairs which makes it comfortable to have guests. A romantic gravel-floored wine cellar invites for wine tasting. An additional separate cellar/utility room of about 15 m² is close to the house.
The home has a security door in the entrance, double glazing, aluminum shutters, gas burner for hot water plus heating of the water-borne elements and A/C will be installed before the sale.
The former 60m² courtyard has been recently renovated with cotto and transformed into a very lovely terrace with various sitting areas, a barbacue terrace and a covered dining area for colder or rainy seasons as well as a storage room with a washing machine. The neighbors have a passage right across the terrace to reach the stairs to the first floors, but only one party is using it when they are here several times a year.
The property is located in the center of Isolalunga’s old town – a very sunny village, even in winter, and one of the most picturesque places in the Prino Valley with many medieval houses and small alleyways. The village house is located approx. 150 meters from public parking spaces. In Isolalunga there is a grocery shop, a bus stop, and a café-bar – Dolcedo, the central village of the valley with various shops and restaurants, is within walking distance.

Distance from:
Nearest town facilities: 0,2 Km
Nice Airport: 93 Km
Beach: 6,5 Km (Imperia)
Ski resort: 56 Km (Monesi)

ISOLALUNGA AND ITS SURROUNDINGS

Isolalunga, Dolcedo, and the surrounding villages lie in the scenic Prino Valley in western Liguria, just a short drive from Imperia and the Mediterranean coast. This area combines authentic village life with beautiful natural surroundings and easy access to the sea.

Isolalunga is a small, peaceful hamlet along the Prino River, known for its stone houses, narrow lanes, and medieval character. The river creates natural swimming spots popular in summer. Nearby Dolcedo is the valley’s main village, lively year-round with cafés, shops, and restaurants. Its historic center features cobbled streets and the iconic Ponte dei Cavalieri di Malta.

The surrounding countryside is famous for Taggiasca olives and terraced hills, with walking and cycling routes linking charming villages like Prelà, Vasia, and Valloria, known for its painted doors.

Despite being only 10–15 minutes from the beaches and amenities of Imperia, the area remains calm and authentic. It offers an ideal balance of nature, culture, and convenience, making it perfect for both holiday homes and full-time living.