Castle

On the hills of Chianti, not far from Castelnuovo Berardenga and Radda, 102.1-ha wine estate with manor villa and hamlet to be restored for sale. The property, which boasts an incredible history ranging from the Middle Ages to the present day, offers great potential for receptive tourist development to go hand in hand with wine production: in fact, the farm exploits 28.5 ha of vineyards to produce about 130,000 bottles of wine per year.

The renovation of the various buildings (over 4,500 m² in total) would pave the way for the creation of a luxury boutique hotel in a very renowned area of Tuscany, less than an hour from Florence and Siena: the convenient location and beautiful spaces (both indoor and outdoor) would also allow the property to be exploited not only for seasonal rentals but also as a location for events, ceremonies, conferences and corporate conventions.

Basic services are available in the nearby medieval village (1km; 2’) while for everything else you just need to reach Siena, less than half an hour's drive away. Tuscany’s best-known art cities (Monteriggioni, San Gimignano, Pienza, Montepulciano...) can all be reached in just an hour by car.

Set atop a hill in the Val d’Orcia, in an incredibly panoramic location, hamlet with medieval castle for sale. The property (over 4,100 sqm) boasts numerous buildings that allow one to actually dive in what is for all intents and purposes a virtually unaltered medieval village. The buildings are in need of renovation but one could easily convert the complex into a luxury hotel with 37+ bedrooms.

HISTORY OF THE CASTLE

The castle is already documented in the 12th century as a property of the Salimbeni family, until it was bought by the Republic of Siena between 1250 and 1258. The keep became a valuable defensive position for Siena until the mid-16th century when Florence conquered the whole Tuscany and all the fortresses in the Sienese region lost their relevance. The hamlet became a farming estate, owned by the Piccolomini-Clementini family.

Perched on the edge of a medieval town close to Gaiole, this majestic castle is a historical gem in the heart of the Chianti Classico region. The magnificent estate, constructed entirely of white stone in the early 11th century, is steeped in history and tradition. It is believed to have been owned by the noble Ricasoli family from around 1100 AD, who used it as a strategic fortification during the tumultuous wars of the late Middle Ages. Today, the hamlet stands as one of the most captivating and well-preserved examples of a fortified medieval village.

While it requires some modernization and improvement work, the castle’s historical charm and prime location make it an exceptional prospect for anyone seeking to own a piece of Italian history and offers a unique opportunity to savor the timeless beauty of the Chianti region, serving as an oasis of tranquility in a magical, ancient atmosphere.

In the heart of Montefeltro, within the charming medieval village of Tavoleto, in a dominant position on a hill with extraordinary 360-degree panoramic views sweeping from the Marche countryside to the Republic of San Marino and the Adriatic Sea, medieval castle for sale. The property, easily accessible and strategically located between Urbino, Pesaro and the Adriatic Riviera, represents a rare investment opportunity both as a prestigious private residence and as a high-level accommodation facility or exclusive location for events.

The property, built around 1290 and enlarged in subsequent centuries, is enclosed by imposing crenellated walls that guarantee high privacy while being in the center of the village. The complex is developed around a scenic inner courtyard and is characterized by the majestic main tower, visible even from a considerable distance, as well as additional perimeter towers and evocative underground rooms.

HISTORY OF THE CASTLE

The castle was originally built by the Malatesta family in the late 13th century and was for a long time a strategic garrison in the Montefeltro area. Over the centuries the property was contested and later controlled by the Montefeltro family, helping to define the historical and military importance of the town. Over time, the complex underwent expansions and transformations that gradually adapted the structure to a noble residence, yet kept intact many medieval architectural elements.

This majestic and elegant manorial villa, a real house museum, is located in an extremely panoramic position in the Pisan countryside, in a unique and unaltered natural setting just a few kilometers from the sea. The property actually consists of three villas (totaling more than 4,300 m² of floor space) and is an excellent starting point for both a private residence and a luxury boutique hotel. The buildings are accompanied by a 42,000-m² park and over 26 ha of agricultural land with olive grove (800 trees).

The property is located in an area dotted with historic and valuable villas, less than a kilometer from a small town where basic services can be found, also within walking distance. Renowned art cities such as Pisa, San Gimignano, Lucca, and Florence can be reached in about an hour, while Pisa International Airport and the sea are both less than a half-hour drive away.

Perched on a hill near Arezzo, with breathtaking views of the entire Valdichiana and Lake Trasimeno, an 11th-century medieval castle for renovation for sale. The building (3,000 m² – 32,280 ft²) is built around a charming central courtyard with a well and comprises three main levels plus the tower, which has an additional floor (for a total of 46 rooms). The building is currently only partially renovated, and a portion on the ground floor is occasionally used as living quarters. The rest of the building has undergone some consolidation and restoration works in the past years, but these have not been completed.

The castle has large halls with very high ceilings, a stately appearance and with most of the finishes still intact. The floors of some sections were entirely dismantled during the work, and the terracotta tiles are all preserved for future repositioning. The ceilings feature typical wooden beams on the upper floors and beautiful brick vaults on the lower levels.

Two ruined buildings (about 500 m² – 5,380 ft²) could be restored together with the castle to create an independent guest house or common spaces for ceremonies and events.

The property is enhanced by an elegant 8,000-m² English-style park that rests on the castle wall and offers unparalleled views of the Valdichiana. This open space is perfect for ceremonies and weddings and could easily accommodate a swimming pool. Access is via a quaint tree-lined driveway that climbs up the hill from the public road.

To the rear of the building then lies a large olive grove (about 2.3 hectares) and a large forest (11.4 ha) that could be used as a source of income by cutting wood.

On top of a hill in Monferrato, in dominating position above a beautiful medieval town, this castle of over 4,000 m² is ideal to start a luxury boutique hotel. The project has already been approved to increase the number of bedrooms to 23. It is also possible to further expand the building with other 16 bedrooms. The property is completed by a frescoed church, the old convent and the 12 × 6 m swimming pool.

The castle (3,976 m² – 42,782 ft², up to 23 bedrooms) houses in the central portion a residential area made of twelve ample reception halls plus nine suite/apartments for the guests, the warden’s apartment and to ample halls in the southern wing which could be used as restaurant, breakfast rooms or event halls. On the north-eastern side fourteen new apartments for the guests are currently being built (each with independent access). The project also includes the realization of a fitness area in the basement of the castle.

Outside, the castle is fitted with two ample terraces (over 300 m² – 3,228 ft²) which offer a unique view over the underlying town.

Detached from the castle are located the old rectory (ten rooms for a total of approximately 141 m² – 1,517 ft²) and the church (112 m² – 1,205 ft²). 

In the hills of Marche on the border with Umbria, in the heart of the Metauro Valley, restored medieval castle for sale. The property has been expertly maintained by the owners and converted into a beautiful B&B enjoying extreme peace and privacy in a very interesting and unspoiled natural environment. The dominant hilltop location ensures sunlight from sunrise to sunset.

The castle (a cluster of six buildings located at the southern edge of the hamlet) consists of a restaurant, large common rooms, ten guest bedrooms plus a lovely private apartment consisting of kitchen, living room and bedroom with bathroom. On the outside, the property retains its original appearance, with imposing stone walls and a characteristic paved alleyway running lengthwise through the entire hamlet. The interiors of the building, expertly restored, feature original elements such as fireplaces, stone floors, oak-beamed ceilings and stone sinks, all strictly original. The rooms on the lower floors, currently used as cellars and storage rooms (about 372 m²) could be exploited for the creation of additional common areas and/or wellness center for guests.

Surrounding the buildings are some 2,600 m² of paved gardens and patios, including a beautiful 8 × 4 m swimming pool with rounded edges, set in a very private and secluded corner of the property with a southeast orientation, surrounded by hedges and stone walls. Completing the property are 6,300 m² of fields and farmland.

On top of Monte Crovero above the Lakes of Ivrea, the Castle of Montalto Dora dominates the surrounding valleys with its imposing silhouette. The building (over 2,000 m²) revolves around a 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.

The town of Montalto Dora is just 2 km from the Castle and offers all the necessary services. Other historic cities of northern Italy and renowned ski locations can all be reached in less than two hours.

The castle is embedded in a breathtaking context: the Canavese is indeed a unicum when considering its environmental and geological peculiarities, since it bears the traces of ancient glaciations in the form of the famous Serra d’Ivrea and the five lakes (including Sirio, Nero and Pistono where one can swim). Because of these unique features, the area has been listed as a site of community importance by the EU.

At the edge of a charming medieval town in the municipality of Casciana Terme Lari, in a very convenient location, elegant manorial villa with park and small vineyard for sale. The property includes five finely restored buildings (over 3,500 m² in total) that house 14 apartments, ideal for establishing an accommodation business. The park has a swimming pool and tennis court while the agricultural land (about 10 ha) hosts a small Cabernet Franc vineyard.

THE MAIN VILLA

The manor house (2,168 m², 19 bedrooms and 18 bathrooms) is a large stately building, finely restored and still bearing much of its original decoration. The mansion is currently divided into eight apartments, all independently accessible, and includes on the ground floor a convenient garage with a technical room, the old cellars, a fitness area and a communal laundry. On the left side of the property is the late 18th-century chapel.

• Apt. A: entrance hall with service bathroom, reception hall, living room, dining room with loggia, kitchen and service bathroom, private terrace, two bedrooms with shared bathroom and large master bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and exclusive bathroom (the floors are connected by a lift);
• Apt. B: entrance, living room, dining room with kitchen, sitting room, office space with service bathroom, master bedroom with bathroom and walk-in wardrobe, two bedrooms and bathroom;
• Apt. C: living room with reading corner, kitchen, formal dining room, master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and walk-in wardrobe and four bedrooms with en-suite bathroom;
• Apt. D: living room, dining room, kitchen and two bedrooms with en-suite bathroom;
• Apt. E: living room with kitchen, two bedrooms and bathroom;
• Apt. F: living room, dining room with kitchen, two bedrooms and bathroom;
• Apt. G: entrance, living room with dining area and kitchen, bedroom and bathroom;
• Apt. H: living room, kitchen, studio with service bathroom and bedroom with bathroom.

The manor house dates back to the first half of the 16th century (1524 – 1543) and over the centuries, having passed through the estates of various families, it was enlarged and decorated according to the new fashions of the time. The current façade dates back to the late 18th century, although the two towers were later lowered in 1846 following an earthquake. The building was completely renovated in 2002 by the current owners.