Living in Altavilla Monferrato: homes, services and quality of life

Altavilla Monferrato is a hilltop village built in tuff stone, overlooking the valley. It suits those who want a more secluded life, with detached homes and private outdoor space. The village has "La Libertà", a war memorial by the sculptor Paul Landowski, who also created Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro.

Who it suits

• ·Those looking for independence, a courtyard or private outdoor space
• ·Those comfortable getting around by car
• ·Those considering detached houses, cascine or properties with land

Most common property types

• ·Detached tuff-stone houses, often with a courtyard
• ·Cascine and rural properties
• ·Properties with land

Distances and connections

Distance from Casale Monferrato

21 km, about 22 min by car

Public transport

bus; no railway station in the village

Nearest railway station

Casale Monferrato

Services and lifestyle

Altavilla Monferrato has a small village life: people who choose it generally put space and views before having services on the doorstep, which are a short drive away in Casale Monferrato.

• ·Nursery school in the village

Buying a home in Altavilla Monferrato: what to know

Altavilla Monferrato mainly offers detached tuff-stone houses, cascine and properties with land, suited to buyers who want space and views rather than services on the doorstep. The village has a nursery school, but for almost everything else you drive to Casale Monferrato, about 22 minutes away. Before buying, consider access to the property, the condition of any farm buildings and how much daily driving you are happy with.

Things to check

• ·A car is needed for every daily trip
• ·Condition of any cascine or rural buildings
• ·Access to the property, especially for more isolated homes
• ·Pharmacy, grocery and other essential services in the village: to be confirmed with the town hall

Frequently asked questions