If the buyer is dreaming of a luxury property with an aristocratic touch, an Italian castle just might be the perfect solution. From a romantic family residence full of enchantment and historical charm to a lucrative business investment generating sizeable profits, a historic Italian castle offers a wide range of personal and business opportunities:
- world-class private residence;
- boutique hotel;
- weddings and corporate events venue;
- wellness clinic, rehabilitation center, spa;
- personal care retirement home or senior living facility;
- equestrian center;
- individually owned luxury condos or residences;
- exclusive offices or business headquarters.
Ideal Italian Castle Locations:
Alessandria, Piedmont
The castle is located in the province of Alessandria in a charming village on the hills between Monferrato and Langhe. The Castle, which later took the name "Royal Castle" as it was purchased by Her Majesty Queen Cristina di Borbone, still retains the original defensive walls. The property consists of the castle and the former stables which are surrounded by a wonderful park with water features and green shaded areas which alternate with centuries-old trees and a bicentennial plane tree.
Saluzzo, Piedmont
The castle of Saluzzo, originally a 15th-century fortification for a marquisate, is situated on the hilltop overlooking the valley and the medieval town. With its two grand defining towers, numerous arches and vaults and a beautiful park with gardens, the property also includes a private chapel of exquisite workmanship. With 25 elegant bedrooms, dining rooms, and main salons, the property also includes a 300 square meter Spa, a swimming pool, solarium, and lemon house. Equipped with an elevator and 50 parking spaces, this property offers a wealth of possibilities.
Monferrato, Piedmont
This Neo-Gothic style castle from the late 1920s is situated at the foot of Monferrato just 5 km from Casale Monferrato and 45 km from Alessandria in Piedmont. Designed by the famous architect Carrera, this daring and elaborate manor house is surrounded by a crenelated wall, the foundations of which are the ancient circular icebox of Balzola visible on the ground floor.
Gorle, Lombardy
This castle, originally from 1200, is the result of the careful restoration work carried out by the Owners in collaboration with the Superintendency of Cultural Heritage of Lombardy, which made it possible to transform the property into a unique luxury home, bringing it back to its ancient charm, and today is classified like Italian national monument enjoying the advantageous artistic and historical protections. The castle consists of the main house of 750 square meters, with an elevator that leads up to the top of the tower and a secondary house, located in a side of the castle, inserted in an ancient nineteenth-century park.
Sassoferrato, the Marche Region
The prestigious Abbey Complex consists of a Monastery, a Canonical House and the Church of Santa Croce. Recently partially restored to its former glory, the property covers an area of about 3,000 square meters magnificently incorporated into a park of 36,800 square meters. The Canonical House is part of the property built by the Counts of Acts Lords of Sassoferrato in the later part of the 12th century for the Camaldolese monks. It is one of the most important testimonies of Romanesque architecture in the region.
Perugia, Umbria
The 800 sq m Medieval Castle retains all the architectural features of the period. It is located on a plateau that dominates the entire upper Tiber Valley. The estate includes also a Villa dated between 1600-1800, an annex for guests, a church, a greenhouse, two farmhouses, and a park of about 3.5 hectares equipped with a horse paddock, a swimming pool with gazebo, a tennis court and a covered area with a barbecue.
Cipressa, Liguria
This historic luxury tower with direct access to the sea and breathtaking views is set on a panoramic promontory a few kilometers from Sanremo. With origins from the Western Roman Empire, the property was used as a watchtower to defend against the Saracens. It took its current form during the sixteenth century.
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