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CASTLES FOR SALE, RUINED CASTLES FOR RENOVATION, CASTLE TO RESTORE |
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On top of Monte Crovero above the Lakes of Ivrea, in the heart of Canavese, the Castle of Montalto Dora dominated the surrounding valleys with its imposing silhouette. The building (over 2,000 sqm) revolves around a beautiful paved courtyard, ideal for events and ceremonies, and includes 11 bedrooms, 13 bathrooms and a beautiful 15th-century chapel. The land around (6.6 ha) is home to a secondary keep and a cascina, both to be restored.
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IVREA - TURIN - PIEDMONT |
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Position: hilly, panoramic (405 m asl)
Conditions: restored
Area: 2,525 sqm (27,169 sqft)
Bedrooms: 11
Land: 6.6 ha (16.3 ac)
Pool: no |
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This beautifully restored 12th-century abbey, nowadays converted into a luxury hotel, is set on the hills of Umbria, just outside the beautiful medieval center of Orvieto. The structure, divided into two parts, offers 3,360 sqm of surface area and a total of 29 bedrooms. The property includes 11.6 hectares of land (of which 8,900 sqm of garden), a 17 × 9 m swimming pool and a church that can be used for religious ceremonies (not owned).
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ORVIETO - TERNI - UMBRIA |
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Position: hilly, panoramic
Conditions: restored
Area: 3,360 sqm (36,153 sqft)
Bedrooms: 29
Land: 11.6 ha (28.7 ac)
Pool: si |
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Just outside Perugia and close to a town with all the services, this beautiful Benedictine monastery has been converted into a fascinating 4-star hotel with 64 bedrooms, restaurant, six elegant conference hall and over 50,000 square meters of park. Fully restored, the building incorporates Romanesque and Baroque elements that concur at creating a very charming and majestic atmosphere. The lush park is home to two pools (18 × 10 m and 9 × 5 m), tennis courts and futsal fields.
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PERUGIA - PERUGIA - UMBRIA |
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Position: open and sunny, along a river
Conditions: restored
Area: 5,000 sqm (53,800 sqft)
Bedrooms: 64
Land: 5,0 ha (12.3 ac)
Pool: si |
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This medieval castle is right on the border between Umbria and Lazio, not far from a typical medieval town. The property (over 2,300 sqm in total) is made up of the keep (6 guest bedrooms) with wellness center, a restaurant, three villas (14 bedrooms, currently used by the owners), the animal stable (350 sqm) and a huge warehouse (1,200 sqm) for the tools. All around, the farm covers roughly 18.3 hectares of land and features a small olive grove (50 trees).
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TERNI - TERNI - UMBRIA |
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Position: hilly, panoramic
Conditions: restored
Area: 2,370 sqm (25,502 sqft)
Bedrooms: 20
Land: 20.1 ha (49.7 ac)
Pool: si |
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The term Castle derives from castellum which, in turn, derives from Castrum, a Latin term that refers to a military settlement. It is, in fact, in Roman times that we find the first elements of castles, architectural structures that become even more important with the advent of the barbarians. These peoples, nomads and mostly devoted to hunting and war, were also particularly ferocious and it was therefore required to fortify the already existing military facilities.
With the fall of the Roman Empire and the advent of the Middle Ages the decentralization of power required the creation of different types of fortification. At the beginning the scene was dominated by the watch towers whose purpose was primarily military.
The different economic and social structure, typical of the Middle Ages, then, required the creation of fortified towns. The castle became, therefore, the nucleus of a decentralized economy that, from the city, now moved to the countryside. That’s why the castle appeared as real fortified village.
In modern times, with the advent of various forms of fortification, the castle lost its defensive role. The various castles began, therefore, to be converted into residences for noble families.
Currently many of the castles in Italy and Europe are in need of renovation and therefore represent an unique opportunity to give a new life to a piece of history.
Owning a castle, live in a castle and, even more, to revive a castle is surely one of the most exciting experiences of life. |
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ARE YOU THE OWNER OF A CASTLE AND THINKING TO SELL IT? |
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Featured:
The best offers of Castles in Italy. |
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BORGO FOR SALE IN TUSCANY, AREZZO
Surrounded by rolling hills, this charming borgo is located less than one hour from Florence and Siena, in Tuscany. Surrounded by a lush garden with swimming pool, the property consists of a main villa and four independent outbuildings, for a total of 19 bedrooms.
MEDIEVAL CASTLE FOR SALE IN PIEDMONT, MONTALTO DORA
On top of Monte Crovero above the Lakes of Ivrea, in the heart of Canavese, the Castle of Montalto Dora dominated the surrounding valleys with its imposing silhouette. The building (over 2,000 sqm) revolves around a beautiful paved courtyard, ideal for events and ceremonies, and includes 11 bedrooms, 13 bathrooms and a beautiful 15th-century chapel. The land around (6.6 ha) is home to a secondary keep and a cascina, both to be restored.
RESTORED HAMLET FOR SALE IN CHIANTI, FLORENCE
This beautiful historic property is located on the hills surrounding Greve, in the heart of Chianti Classico and a short distance from Florence. The property (just shy of 1,700 sqm) is made up of a beautiful hamlet including a manorial villa (4 bedrooms), an Agriturismo (12 bedrooms) and a farm to be restored, ideal to expand the accommodation business or create a wine cellar. The 56-ha estate includes a vineyard (5.9 ha) with Sangiovese, Cabernet and Chardonnay vines.
PART OF A CASTLE FOR SALE IN TUSCANY
This Tuscan stone country house is located inside a medieval castle in the countryside of Anghiari. The building (140 sqm), fully restored and oozing rustic charm, currently houses 3 bedrooms and is completed by a 100-sqm shed to shelter vehicles and tools. Along the gentle slope of the hill, the country house enjoys over 750 sqm of private garden.
HOUSE FOR SALE INSIDE A MEDIEVAL CASTLE, TUSCANY
These Tuscan stone country houses are located inside a medieval castle in the countryside of Anghiari. The restored building (140 sqm) currently houses 3 bedrooms, and it is also possible to restored a ruined farmhouse (205 sqm) to create more habitable space (up to 6 bedrooms). Along the gentle slope of the hill, the country house enjoys over 1,500 sqm of private garden.
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