Holiday home Ca’ Giuconda

The walls of the former patrician house Ca’ Giuconda are over 500 years old. Situated in a beau­tiful borgo — one of the Borghi più belli d’I­talia — it towers over the Pied­montese vineyards and mas­terfully stages its patina.

The Piedmont stretches out at the foot of the French and Swiss Alps. It’s known for its exquisite wines, white truffles and tra­di­tional spe­cia­lities. On one of the many hills in the Alta Langa region sits the medieval village of Mom­baldone, which seems to have fallen out of time. Even the Ca’ Giuconda holiday home, which is inte­grated into the castle-like structure, tells a cen­turies-old story.

Once the summer resi­dence of a high-ranking Pied­montese cleric, the lavishly designed, well-pre­served stone building with its domed cei­lings, frescoes and spa­cious garden bears witness to the wealth of its owner. In the 20th century, the house was run as a but­cher’s shop and salu­meria before it was reno­vated in recent years and the his­to­rical quality of the building was carefully unco­vered and bathed in a new light. In con­trast to the former sple­ndour of the building, the orna­mentless, mini­malist fur­nis­hings in black marble and delicate steel fur­niture emphasise modern clarity. Yet its sophisti­cated mate­rials subtly hark back to the sple­ndour of days gone by.

The house has four levels. On the ground floor, there is a small indoor pool with access to the garden. Above this is the spa­cious fire­place room, which opens up to the outside and leads to a seating and bar­becue area with a herb garden. There is also a well-equipped wine cellar where guests can savour regional wines. The heart of the house hides on the third floor — a monu­mental marble kitchen block framed by the wall deco­ra­tions of a bygone era, with a fan­tastic view of the Bormida Valley and its forests. The adjoining dining room simi­larly empha­sises the exposed patina, com­bined with a marble table top and sensual art. When the sun shines, the balcony invites you to enjoy a caffè with a view.

Next to the kitchen and dining room are two of the four bed­rooms — one with a double bed and one with two single beds. The two other double bed­rooms are located on the top floor under the domed cei­lings typical of sou­thern Piedmont. Each room has a bathroom with shower or bathtub — all atmo­sphe­ri­cally designed with light or dark marble or his­to­rical décor. An appe­aling balance between old and new, solid mate­rials and bright, light colours and details.

What to do

Hiking, biking, exploring Mombaldone and the surrounding villages, relaxing, reading, cooking and enjoying the many specialities of Piedmont (from white truffles to porcini mushrooms and Piedmont hazelnuts), there are numerous wineries for tasting regional wines, excursions to Alba, Acqui Terme or to Savona by the sea (approx. 1 hour away by car).

Why we like this house

Medieval frescoes, timeless marble and modern art - an impressive and elegant interplay of different eras.

This house is great for

Nature lovers, culinary enthusiasts, friends, couples, families or a small group

Sustainability

Historic building, 100 metres from the house there is an electric charging station for cars and bicycles, public transport: Mombaldone has its own train station, direct connection to Alessandria, Acqui Terme and Savona

Details

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