luxury house for sale Polesine Zibello, Italy

Cascina Medici del Vascello, in the province of Cremona, surrounded by greenery and located within a larger park. The property, once an integral part of the Fortress of Villa Medici del Vascello, of which it constituted the church and the greenhouse, was later transformed into a private residence. The house, with a total interior area of about 2,500 square meters, built on a prized lot of 15,000 square meters, is located on several levels and has recently been renovated, so as to restore the building to its former glory while maintaining all its distinctive features, such as, sometimes barrel ceilings, exposed wooden beams, terracotta floors and original stone walls of the time. The property is full of passages, halls and corridors consistent with the local architectural tradition.The complex is immersed and part of the 105,000 sqm park belonging to the fifteenth-century Rock of Villa Medici del Vascello. Within this wider area are a lake, high-quality plant essences, and historic buildings. The relevant garden the Cascina, of one and a half hectare, develops both on the front and the back of the structure, creating romantic and natural backdrops. The Villa comes from a fortress erected at the beginning of the fifteenth century, at the will of Carlino Fondulo (1407), Lord of Cremona. The original need was to ensure control over the Lower Cremonese Province, in a crossroads place between the roads leading to Parma, Mantua, Brescia and Cremona. In the second half of the fifteenth century, after the move to the Duchy of Milan, the defensive vocation is lost and the process of transformation begins that will lead the Rocca to transform into Villa. This happens during the period when the villa, was home to Cecilia Gallerani, the woman portrayed in Leonardo da Vinci’s famous painting “Dama with the ermine”.Considering the value of the location, the complex can lend itself to different destinations of use and open up to several high-profile solutions, such as, spa and wellness  hotel tourism.

Elegant noble property comprising an historic villa dating back to the first half of the 19th century, a guest house, farmhouse, park and swimming pool. The master villa has been completely restored and is sold furnished. Romantic garden and over 20,000 sqm (215278 sq.ft) of park with secular plants and a large variety of flowers. The main villa is composed, on the ground floor, of several rooms, including a large entrance hall, living room with fireplace, studio, dining room, courtesy bathroom and a kitchen with dinette and fireplace. On the first floor there are four large bedrooms, one with a fireplace, a walk-in closet and three bathrooms, one of which with jacuzzi. On the second floor, with a wooden beam ceiling, four rustic rooms with a bathroom. In the basement, the taverna and cellars with 4-meter high vaulted ceilings. This main house is characterized by frescoed barrel vault ceilings, fireplaces, fixtures and antique doors. Both interior and exterior doors and windows are the original ones restored. The guesthouse, suitable for guests or caretakers, needs renovation works. The farmhouse, with outbuildings, is characterized by large and bright openspace with fixtures, underfloor heating and wiring renewed in 2011 and suitable for an office, showroom or gym. The swimming pool of 18 sqm with Bisazza mosaic upholstery was made in 2007 and is currently in disuse. The property is located in the town of Acquanegra, only 15 kilometers from the elegant city of Cremona, known all over the world for classical music and the production of the most prestigious violins (Unesco heritage). The city of Milan and Linate Airport are a 40-minute drive away. In addition, the favorable geographic position makes it easy to reach the best destinations of northern Italy: sea, mountains and lakes. The property is suitable for a private residence or to be transformed into a charming hotel.

Located in S. Antonio di Castell'Arquato (Piacenza), near the Castell'Arquato Golf Club, located on top of a hill overlooking the Val D'Arda, the prestigious 17th century estate Il Colombarone, which It formerly belonged to Count Ferrante Maculani Bagarotti.~The property includes a building of around 1,370 m2, divided into two residential units: the main house, of approximately 1,070 m2, and a guest house of about 300 m2. In addition, it has a large cobbled patio and a large plaza with fountains, located between the façade of the main building and the centenary park.~This century-old park, of about 7,000 m2, offers a swimming pool, a bowling area and parking. It is completely fenced and is characterized by its numerous large trees and a hedge that surrounds its entire perimeter. In addition, it has an extensive English lawn that covers approximately 4,000m². The oval pool is surrounded by a floor of about 500m², made up of strips of Iroko wood.~The large manor house has been completely restored with the use of sophisticated technologies and prestigious finishes, which have allowed the structure and buildings to be kept intact.~The two residential units are distributed over three exterior floors. On the ground floor there are accesses to the residence, which include an entrance/gallery. On this floor there is also a large official dining room with a stone fireplace from the year 1600, a spacious kitchen with a central fireplace with a masonry island a small private dining room adjacent to the kitchen, which also has a fireplace from the 17th century. of stone. In addition, there is a conversation room with an antique fireplace, a television and conversation room, a study with an antique fireplace, a day bathroom with a built-in wardrobe, access to the park, the pool and the wine cellar, as well as an elevator that It serves all floors and is completely covered.~On the first floor, accessible by lift or stairs, is a billiard room and a spacious suite including a vaulted bedroom with a decorated rose window and a period fireplace. In addition, it has a service bathroom, a living room with fireplace, a dressing room, a master bathroom and two terraces with views of the park and the pool. All rooms have vaulted or coffered walnut ceilings, and the floors are antique terracotta. On this same floor, there is a small suite with a bedroom that offers views of the centenary park, a main bathroom, an office-hallway and a conversation room. Finally, a smaller suite than the previous ones, consisting of a bedroom and a modern bathroom with a hydromassage bathtub and fine finishes.~On the second floor (attic), which can be accessed by both an elevator and a staircase, there is a suite consisting of a bedroom, office, dining room, bathroom and living room, located in the 17th century tower and connected to the bedroom. by a wooden staircase. Likewise, there is an area reserved for staff with a bedroom, bed, bathroom, television-conversation room and closet. The laundry, ironing room, clothesline and an occasional storage room are also located on this floor. This area has access to the guest house which has a separate entrance on the ground floor.~The guest house consists of different levels: the ground floor includes a kitchen, a dining room with a fireplace and a living room; On the first floor there is a large bedroom, a bathroom and a hallway; On the first floor there is a single room with a bathroom; and in the attic there is a bedroom, a bathroom and a suite.~The house is sold without furniture. If you are interested in the furniture, it can be negotiated separately.