castles for sale Corsica, France

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.

From the charming village of Saint Florent to the port of Centuri, the western slopes of Cap Corse are rich in tumultuous history, extraordinary architectural and religious heritage and hidden treasures, as well as magnificent residences and castles... Built in a dominant position on the heights of the village of Canari, the Château de Cenci was totally destroyed by the Genoese in 1554 and rebuilt in 1792 for a local notable. An imposing 3-storey building of 500 SQM, an old chapel and a janitor's dwelling make up this exceptional site. Close to the seaside Marinas of Scala and Canelle, Pino or, further north, the emblematic village of Nonza, this “Maison de Maitre” represents a formidable renovation project and the ambition to give new life to this “cap corse’s “emblematic property on the Corsican cape.

Residence built in 1867 by Count François Pozzo di Borgo as a vacation home, inspired by an Italian villa, the architect is the one of the Chateau de la Punta in Ajaccio. Located in the heart of the island, in the Corsica Regional Natural Park, this castle has an area of 800 m2 on a wooded park of 3.5 hectares, overlooking the Vénacais valleys. It consists of 12 rooms. On the ground floor, there is a large hall, a living room, a paneled library, a small dining room, and a large dining room. In the center, its majestic staircase leads to the bedrooms. On the first floor, there are 6 bedrooms with a bathroom or toilet. On the second floor, there are 2 bedrooms with a shower room. Usable attics. In the basement, there is a kitchen with a fireplace, several cellars, a pantry, and a laundry room. Just 10 minutes from Corte (68 km from Ajaccio and 70 from Bastia). TO BE COMPLETELY RENOVATED.This description has been automatically translated from French.