castles for sale Corsica, France

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.