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THE PROPERTY: The mill is inside a wide area of lawn (10,000 square metres) and wood (24,900 sq. metres), naturally enclosed by a stream and the hill. At present the house covers 240 sq. metres+125 sq. metres in the approved renovation project. This mill is the only in the area to have preserved the big wheel outside, although it needs to be restored. What is exceptional is the inner wooden wheel, still existing and in perfect condition. On the front wall of the mill there is a fresco dating back to the 19th century.

THE AREA: The mill is situated in a quiet area in the north-east of Italy, in the core of Valpolicella, inside the regional park of Lessinia, between the Lake of Garda (15 miles) and the city of Verona (12 miles); Venice and Milan are 90 mins by train from Verona. The airports of Verona (12 miles) and Milan-Orio al Serio (80 miles) are a gateway to many European cities. Verona offers excellent shopping and sightseeing opportunities. All shops are in the close village 2 miles far. The famous Opera Season, Verona Jazz, the Ballet and the Shakespearean Drama Festivals are held from June to September in the open spaces of the Arena and the Roman Theatre. But Valpolicella offers something special, too: its wines! Amarone and Recioto are among the most famous wines in Italy. If you are interested in food and wine you can't miss it In Valpolicella there are many lovely areas to walk around and explore. Waterfalls in Molina, hiking in Lessinia, caves and mines to be discovered. Dolomites are only two-hour drive.

http://www.tourism.verona.it/_vti_g1_1.aspx

http://www.lessiniapark.it/opencms/comune.act?dir=/opencms/opencms/CPL/CVR

The mill is only 2 miles far from the Cave of Fumane, first inhabited 100 thousand years ago!

 http://www.bradshawfoundation.com/inora/discoveries_44_1.html http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/1000653.stm