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Listed castle of the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, former castle-palace of the bishops of Clermont. Quadrangular in plan, it has retained its exceptional defence system. A major restoration campaign has just been carried out from 2005 to 2016. To the east is a 17th century dwelling and a 15th century tower for a total of 428 m². The western dwelling offers a rented commercial space of 282 m² and above it a medieval room of 173 m² dating from the 14th century. Courtyard. Ideal for a tourist, cultural or B&B activity. Located just 17 km from Clermont-Ferrand. Energy class : not concerned. Ref 917.

The castle stands at an altitude of about 500 meters in the municipality of Deruta (Perugia) via della Libertà 2. It can be reached from Deruta by taking the scenic hill road called "via di Castelleone" about 4.5 km. away from the main town. It is a historic-artistic architectural monument dating from the 15th-16th centuries and is under the protection of the Superintendence for Artistic, Historical and Architectural Heritage of the Region of Umbria. Location Deruta's origins remain partly obscure. Certain, however, is its ancient link with Perugia, of which it has always been a valid bulwark to the south, toward Todi, a role to which its appearance as a fortified castle still bears witness. Perugia is about 20Km away as is its airport. Fiumicino airport (Rome) is about 185Km away. Description The Castle is' composed mainly of three original architectural cores representing three historical periods: Medieval (dating back to the 12th century), traceable in the thick stone walls (even over 2.5 meters) that converge in the large and mighty Longobard Tower (about 36 meters high, square in shape and divided into five levels). Renaissance (dating back to the 15th-16th centuries), which forms the main body of the Castle formed by its Main Keep or Main Tower of roundish shape (divided into five levels) and joined to the main core of the Castle proper. Neo-Gothic (dating back to the 19th century), which represents that part of the building, united with the Renaissance core, facing the Inner Village and enclosing the Belvedere Tower at its top. The interiors consist of seven suites-double bedrooms with the possibility of a third bed, each with large bathrooms or salle de bain equipped with the latest technology such as whirlpool tubs and showers with aroma-therapy, chromo-therapy, ozone-therapy, Turkish bath and radio. The suites are named Contessa, Dama Bianca, Borgia, Gotica, Vergini, Torre degli Sposi, Cavaliere. The master apartments arranged on two floors, have 4 double bedrooms with the possibility of a third bed (each with an independent bathroom equipped as above) called the Master Bedroom, Bishop's Room, Guest Room, Lady's Apartment. In the Longobard Tower are arranged on 4 levels other double rooms named Swan Bedroom, Lion Bedroom, Raven Bedroom and Templar Bedroom connected by a helical staircase. On the first level of the Longobard Tower are located 2 equipped bathrooms. In the Foresteria del Castello there are two rooms (one double and one single) with equipped bathrooms also for handicap use. In total, there are eighteen bathrooms considering the service one for the Museum Area (called the Grottino), the service one for the Dining Room, the one called the Pensile dello Studiolo located in the Padronali apartments and the service one adjacent to the Salone dei Cavalieri. The Property has three fully equipped kitchens: the Old Castle Kitchen (on the ground floor), the Mistress Kitchen (on the second floor of the Mistress apartments), the kitchen of the small apartment of the Lady of the Company (on the second floor of the Mistress apartments) On the ground floor there are numerous halls and reception rooms, including large ones such as the Great Hall of the Armigers (over 100 sq. m., the largest in the Castle), the Ancient Captains' Refectory, the Great Entrance to the Borgo and Renaissance Staircase, the Neo-Gothic Painted Hall, the Guard Room, the Hall of Arms, the Passage Room and Grottino, the Ancient Gallery and main entrance to the Castle, the Gallery and Collections Room, the Entrance Hall to the Park with the underlying Medieval underground passages leading to the Old Medieval Cistern that still exists, the Grand Renaissance Dining Room, the Old Castle Kitchen and the Old Chapel. Connected to the Great Castle Kitchen, a large enclosable porch with stained-glass windows leads to the two covered cloister rooms, which in turn connect with the Longobard Tower and its aforementioned rooms. A wide stone staircase leads to the Castle's Piano Nobile and the Countess, Borgia, Dama Bianca, Gothic and Virgin suites. From the Contessa and Borgia suites there is access to a large square panoramic terrace overlooking the Castle's Old Cloister and inner courtyard. From the Longobard tower there is external access to the great outer Esplanades of the Castle above the portico. From these a bold staircase carved into the stone puts one at the uncovered top of the Longobard Tower itself, which serves as a solarium. Also located on the Piano Nobile are the Golden Room, the Ancient Library, the Office and the Renaissance Room from which it is possible to enter the Castle's main Torre degli Sposi-Mastio divided into three levels: La Salle de Bain (fully frescoed), the Bridal Parlor and the aforementioned Torre degli Sposi suite. It is noteworthy how the entire Piano Nobile of the Castle of Castelleone, including the various connecting corridors, presents integrally wall and ceiling decorations in both tempera and fresco with geometric floral motifs, naturalistic motifs, gallant scenes, feudal military scenes, etc., always different in each room. From the Piano Nobile one enters the mentioned Knight's Hall and the Great Knights' Hall also entirely decorated in tempera on both ceiling and walls. From the latter large reception room an external covered staircase puts to the covered summit part of the Belvedere Tower from which there is a 360-degree panorama. Outdoor Spaces The overall perimeter of the Property is about 800 meters, encompassing three roads. The Castle is served by nine entrances, three of which are from the Park (with large cusped and automated wrought-iron gates), one from the inner courtyard, one directly from the Park located on the main facade of the Property, three from the inner Village on Via della Libertà, and one on the alley of the Olive Tree. The relevance of land surrounding it is about 8500 square meters. mainly planted with tall trees almost all secular (oaks and holm oaks) and terraced park and garden sloping down to the pool of 12.5 x 6 meters located at the foot of the walls of the Castle equipped with Jacuzzi type whirlpool of 8 square meters with aroma and color therapy. Adjacent to the pool is a well made of stone and ancient bricks. State and finishes The Property, consisting mainly of stone walls, exposed ancient bricks and plastered parts, covers an internal area of more than 2,000 sq. m. useful (plus about 500 sq. m. of attics) developing into almost 100 rooms. The inner cloister is enclosed in the part of the building facing northwest with another well-cistern in the center made of ancient bricks that is still functioning. Cadastral classification of the entire area of the Castle: D2 (commercial use) Cadastral classification of the private Chapel only: B7 (religious buildings) Potentiality of use This prestigious castle lends itself perfectly to be used as a "de charme" accommodation facility of the highest level. Constituting an investment devoted to beauty, art and history.

Fully listed 15th century château, remodelled in 18th century, with numerous interesting architecturals feautures : gothic fireplace, spiral staircase, chapel with frescos, private sitting room with Louis XV ornamental plasterwork, panelles bedrooms...Several outbuildings including orangery, barns, workshop, cellars, caretaker's accomodation, poll and poll-house. Set in 2,6 ha of superb listed gardens. Energy class : not required. Ref 845

The monastery of St Bruno, built by monks of the same congregation, was erected in 1503. Previously the home of the Moorish miners who settled there because of its proximity to the Mosque, which is still intact today, unlike the minaret of which the remains remain. Of this magical, serene and historic place, the bell tower, the church and the campanile, preserve their condition as well as the murals of the church. Numerous vestiges seem to be scattered throughout the property like a treasure hunt, such as the Arab hydraulic mills or the oil mill, the old cloister and the monks' cells or the monastery's private apothecary shop. The Carthusian monks were diligent craftsmen who made olive oil and ceramics during the many hours that punctuated their silent day and their cloistered life. On the 21ha of land there are 300 olive trees, cork oaks, pines, chestnut trees, a well, a water source and a place that was dedicated to the beehive for the production of honey. Of the 3785m2 of buildings, there are 15 rooms, 2 living rooms, 2 kitchens, 2 churches, one of which has been converted into a kitchen, 8 bathrooms, a mosque, 2 cloisters, an independent dwelling It is possible to accommodate 30 people at the moment and to receive up to 400 people for celebrations.

A 17th century property, listed as a historical monument and protected as a "Bien de Interes Cultural" (BICN), the Château de la Fontaine was renovated in the 19th century and then in the 20th century. Built in 1604, then enlarged later, the property now consists of several buildings, annexes and stables offering a total of 7650m2 on 29 hectares of land. Capped by turrets with conical roofs, the castle also has a large square tower and an upper gallery, and an adjoining chapel with a nave and a semi-circular apse. The main building and the tower are neo-medieval in character. The facades are rendered in ashlar... The balconies have moulded stone slabs and iron railings. The roof is made of Arab tiles with a combined brick and tile eaves. The tower has several neo-Gothic windows with pointed arches, arabesques and mouldings. The last renovations were carried out in 2014 for the roof and the heating system which was completely redone. This unique estate is included in the catalogue of buildings to be protected, is surrounded by a large plot of 29 hectares where it houses a large garden, a variety of trees such as Himalayan Cedar, Yew, Banana, Tulip tree, Bamboo, Indian Chestnut, Magnolia ... . A property with enormous possibilities of hotel and/or agricultural exploitation (for the exploitation of the Colza or the wheat which occupies today 25ha), 1 hour from Barcelona, 30 minutes from the Costa Brava and 15 minutes from Girona,

Incredible historical castle of the XVI th Century, More than 2000 m2 of living space, and as many outbuildings. On a territory of 62 hectares. It includes the castle, classified as a historic monument, its park, 3 gardens classified as remarkable, 32 Has of wood, two independent houses, and 1,000 m2 of outbuildings. The castle itself has 60 rooms including 25 bedrooms and 24 bathrooms. For more information please contact us.

Exclusive. Imposing castle ISMH of the fifteenth century. Superb reception rooms. 11 rooms. 8 baths. Energy: not affected. Annex house of 110 m². Park of 3 ha. Located between Gannat and Vichy without any nuisance. Ref.872.

A monastery in the heart of the city dedicated for more than 500 years to the Virgin. An architectural jewel at 50 minutes from Jerez de la Frontera airport and 35 minutes from Seville airport. This property is alfway located between the Andalusian capital and the seaside region of Cadiz. The monastery is around 8,000 m2 built, spread over several buildings, including the famous red and yellow Andalusian cloister, the garden apartments and factories from the early 20th century. With its two floors, it offers several diaphanous party rooms and more than 15 rooms. The structure of the double cloistered monastery also includes the first soap factory in Spain in the early 20th century, and another dedicated to oil. A surprising property that deserves to come and visit us. While the monastery's current activity is focused on organizing events, it is also possible to transform this historic complex into a luxury hotel or a city wellness centre. Feel free to ask for more information about this unique property in the heart of Andalusia.