Italian Castle for sale - The langhe

Property Description

History

It is believed that the Castle itself was built as a residence rather than for defence purposes and as such enjoys a park and garden area. The Castle was previously owned by the Savoia royal family since 1726 and was renovated in 1731. After the second World War it was used as a summer college for the professional agricultural school of Cuneo and is currently under private ownership. The property has been sympathetically restored with its past history and period furnishings being carefully preserved.

Accommodation

The Castle has over 40 rooms built over three floors all displaying its well preserved Langhe history and features include: vaulted ceilings with Frescoes, a Chapel, a Prison and an original stone wine Cantina.

The Castle itself is in very good condition order and offers immediately habitable accommodation.

In addition to the property itself, there are some attractive stone buildings surrounding one of the courtyard areas which could provide an interesting opportunity to design and renovate an additional 300-350 sqm of space.

Also included in the sale of the castle is a traditional Langhe stone Piemontese house for restoration. This house is attached to the church and backs onto the parkland of the Castle.

The castle can of course be modified to suit ones own requirements.

Land

There is approximately 6000 sqm of parkland, woodland and flat land suitable for a swimming pool or tennis courts etc. There are many attractive stone terraces and courtyard areas included within the grounds.

Location

This beautiful Castle is situated in the picturesque Langhe hills in the heart of Piemonte wine growing region. The castle offers complete privacy and is surrounded by its own walls and set in an elevated position with panoramic views over the village and countryside. The Castle has two separate entrances. The nearest neighbor is the attractive Baroque parish church.

Local area

The Langhe (Langa)

The famous Langhe wine growing area of Piedmont lies to the south of Alba. It is characterized by rolling hills, vineyards and beautiful alpine mountain views. The Langhe is fast becoming a popular choice for holidays and those seeking holiday homes in Italy.
Tourists from the world over come here to follow the wine trail through the typical areas of Dolcetto d'Alba,Barbera d'Alba and Nebbiolo d'Alba. The Langa is also host to the truffle festival held in Alba during October. Each year for about a month Alba is transformed and becomes the world market for truffles with Piazza Bianca hosting up to forty different stands all trading in this much desired product.

Barolo famous throughout the world for its wine is 15 Km's from Alba. Both Barolo and nearby Grinzane Cavour both host regional wine cellars where tourists flock to taste the local produce.

Serralunga has a beautiful castle while Monforte and La Morra will entertain you with their panoramic landscapes and famous restaurants. The countless rows of vines are the home to bunches of black Nebbiolo grapes with are used in the production of Barolo wine.

To the east of Alba along the right bank of the River Tanaro one finds Barbaresco, home to Barbaresco wine again made from the Nebbiolo grape. This area includes the two towns of Treiso and Neive which is known as the town of four wines: Barbaresco, Dolcetto,Barbera and Moscato.

Alta Langa.(Upper Langhe).

Ascending the hills south of Alba one notices a drastic change in scenery with the vineyards being replaced by hazelnuts, woods and meadows. Here one can experience beautiful mountain views on a clear day and the area is in fact well known for trekking and horse riding

Villages in the Upper Langhe or Alta Langa worth visiting include Bergolo , Perletto, Monesiglio, Prunetto and Saliceto.

Overview

This is a unique opportunity to obtain an Italian castle with historical significance in The Langhe. The property is suitable for various business opportunities such as a hotel or conference centre.

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