Restored Medieval Apartment in Europe's First E-Village, Castelbianco, Italy, €210,000
Property Details
Location: Italy, Coletta di Castelbianco, Castelbianco, Savona, Liguria
Sale price: €210,000 Euros
Listed by: Kyero
Land Area: n/a (communal)
Internal Area: 73 m²
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Energy Rating/Class: G
Features: Communal Infinity Pool · Guest House · Barbecue & Garden · Furnished · Double Glazing · Internet & Satellite TV · Vaulted Ceiling · Private Garage · Storage Space · Terrace with Valley Views · Meditation Space · Business Center · On-site Restaurant · Seasonal Sauna & Wellness Amenities · Original Church Niche Visible · Historical Details Preserved
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This apartment may have been the village church. There's an original niche still visible on the exterior wall, and the vaulted ceiling in the living area suggests sacred origins.
Coletta di Castelbianco itself was abandoned in the 13th century, then reborn in the 1990s as Europe's first e-village under renowned architect Giancarlo De Carlo. Medieval architecture meets satellite TV and remote-working infrastructure, which is either brilliantly progressive or slightly surreal depending on your perspective.
73 square metres split between two bedrooms, living room, fully equipped kitchen, and bathroom. The inner courtyard has a barbecue area for al fresco dining, while the expansive terrace delivers panoramic valley views and overlooks the communal infinity pool.
There's a meditation corner with table and parasol if you're into that sort of thing, though it works equally well for morning coffee without the spiritual commitment.
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The communal setup means you're sharing amenities: infinity pool with mountain views, seasonal sauna and wellness facilities, business centre with conferencing (useful for remote work), and an on-site restaurant serving local fare and craft beer. It's essentially a medieval co-living situation for international buyers, which either sounds brilliant or claustrophobic depending on how much you value privacy. Private garage and storage space are included, so you're not entirely communal.
Historical charm's preserved throughout: stone, wood, natural light. The feng shui section in the listing talks about energy flow and prosperity, which you can take or leave, but the apartment does get abundant light and the surrounding hills do create a sense of shelter. Whether that promotes prosperity is between you and the universe.
Location-wise, you're in the green hills of Liguria, short drive to the sea and Riviera beaches. The village has cherry and olive trees plus an open-air summer theater for cultural moments. Here's the unique bit: Coletta di Castelbianco sits in Val Pennavaire, often called OltreFinale (beyond Finale Ligure), which is a major destination for sport climbing enthusiasts worldwide. If you're into rock climbing or want rental income from climbers, this location delivers.
Energy rating's a G, which is poor even for old buildings. Heating costs will bite, especially in mountain winters. The Energy Risk Assessor can break down the financial implications before you commit. Given the communal amenities and shared costs, understanding your monthly obligations beyond the purchase price matters.
€210,000 for a 2-bedroom apartment in a restored medieval village with shared pool, restaurant, and wellness facilities. It's either a unique lifestyle opportunity or an expensive way to join a very specific community. The Rental Yield Calculator will show you what holiday rental income looks like if you're banking on climber traffic, while the Total Property Cost Calculator handles Italian buying costs including notary fees and registration taxes.
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