CastleVenaco (2B)

CHATEAU DE SAINT PIERRE DE VENACO - 800 m2, on the ground floor, two floors, convertible attics and a basement with a cellar and kitchen. It includes:
- on the ground floor: a large living room, a wood-paneled library, a small dining room, a large dining room.
- on the first and second floors: 8 bedrooms each with a bathroom or a toilet. (5 additional bedrooms are possible by converting the attics and the ground floor within the framework of a hotel activity) - in the basement: a kitchen with a fireplace, cellars, pantry, and laundry. The park of 3.5 ha is in pre-listing as a "remarkable garden".
The house was built in 1867 by Count François Pozzo di Borgo as a holiday home and is a replica of the Chateau de la Punta in Ajaccio. It is indeed the same architect, Mr. Vincent, who designed the plans. In 1935, the castle changed ownership and became part of the Bona family's heritage. Above the castle is a circular promontory surrounded by trees, the Punta di l'arringulu. It is there, on this area overlooking the valley, that meetings of the podestats, who came to discuss public affairs of the piève and administer justice, were held during the Middle Ages. During World War II, in 1939, the French engineering corps settled there, and later, the Italian Air Force commanding staff would occupy the location until the end of November 1943, followed by the Allied forces including General Giraud. Modifications were made in the 20th century. Originally, the two wings had a flat roof; these were replaced with pitched roofs. A historical monument inscription is possible for certain architectural elements. Renovation work is to be expected.

This description has been automatically translated from French.