luxury house for sale Manerbio, Italy

HISTORICAL MEDIEVAL CASTLE IN THE PROVINCE OF BRESCIA - LOMBARDYProposes in an exclusive historical medieval context, Castle in the town of Dello, in the province of Brescia. The characteristic property, immersed in a park of 1900 sqm approx. positioned in the center of the town is at the same time in a reserved position. The castle has medieval origins and presents a history dating back to the early millennium. La Rocca, so called by the inhabitants of the time, defended the town. Passing through the gate of the property, we enter directly into the paved courtyard and encounter three distinct buildings: the guardhouse, the castle and at the end of the courtyard the stables. The castle is spread over three floors for a total of about 1350 sq. m. On the ground floor we find the restaurant area as well as other rooms that can also be used for twenty corporate or other purposes. There is then a large entrance hall with a master staircase leading to the upper floors; on the first floor, above the dining area, there is a service group with storage, a living room and two bedrooms. While above the apartment, through the grand staircase, is located a second apartment consisting of two halls/living room, kitchen, two bedrooms with bathroom. In the attic floor, above the dining area, two rooms have been obtained; while above the residential area are located three large rooms with excellent heights where one can comfortably obtain living quarters. The entire property also includes the guardhouse and the stable. The guardhouse, spread over an area of about 80 square meters with a style that recalls the castle altogether, no longer having the function of housing the keepers has been divided into three floors: on the basement floor we find the boiler room, on the mezzanine floor has been obtained a studio apartment consisting of bedroom with bathroom, on the first floor a second studio apartment consisting of bedroom with bathroom. Also the stable, which formerly housed horses, is spread over three floors: in the basement is located the boiler room, on the ground floor we find a studio apartment consisting of bedroom with bathroom, on the first floor an apartment consisting of two rooms and finished attic. The property can be used as a private family home/residence while the 2 detached outbuildings i.e. guardhouse and stable can be used as guest rooms. Or the complex can be used as hospitality and consequently already have units ready to be rented both in the short and long term and a central body dedicated to corporate events, weddings etc. etc. Through adaptation works even the same central body can be used for short or long term rentals. We are dealing with a ductile and eclectic property that can be adapted to different methods of use and employment.

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.

A magnificent 18th-century villa is nestled in the lush countryside of Franciacorta. The property is comprised of buildings organized in a C-shape, forming an open courtyard surrounded by a park spanning over 6 hectares (64.600 square feet). The park features a charming garden, orchard, woodland, and a thriving 3 hectare (32.300 square feet) DOCG Franciacorta vineyard. Behind the austere facade lies a captivating atmosphere of wonder and relaxation. The main building, spread over three floors and spanning approximately 1000 square meters, is divided into two separate units with independent entrances. On the ground floor, you'll find spacious porches, dining and living rooms adorned with beautiful vaulted ceilings and frescoes, a large kitchen with direct access to the cellar in the basement, and a bedroom with an en-suite bathroom. The first floor hosts bedrooms, bathrooms, a study, and a stunning gallery-living room that leads to an inviting outdoor loggia. The second floor, accessible via a wood-paneled staircase, features a livable attic that includes a studio-library, a bedroom, a living room, and a bathroom. Each room in the house, including the service rooms, is meticulously decorated and furnished with exquisite taste and a personal touch, creating an elegant and comfortable ambiance. The second unit within the main building is located on the second floor, occupying the other section of the attic. It is an independent apartment accessible through an external staircase, with its own entrance in the common hallway. The apartment comprises a living area, kitchen, laundry room, bedroom, bathroom, and a delightful loggia. There is also a three-floor rural house, covering approximately 370 square meters. This house is accessed through the common entrance hall and consists of two separate units spread across the ground and first floors. Each unit features a kitchen, living room, bedrooms, and bathrooms. Additionally, the property includes another building that runs alongside the inner patio, separating it from the garden. Originally a woodshed, this space has significant height and is currently utilized as a warehouse. Its beautiful wooden doors add to the overall charm of the property. Despite its convenient proximity to main roads, the property maintains a sense of privacy that allows you to enjoy a tranquil living experience.

This magnificent Liberty Villa is located among the green countryside of Lake Garda. The property dates back to the early 1900s and is surrounded by secular trees, plant, shrubs, flowers and a beautiful pond that enhances the elegance and uniqueness. The villa is characterized by classic and fancy rooms frescoed reminding of D'Annunzio style with wide halls, beautiful fireplaces and precious marble. One wing of the villa consists of a stunning luxury SPA with indoor infinity pool, jacuzzi, sauna, solarium shower and gym. The SPA can be comfortably accessed thanks to an elevator reaching all the floors of the villa. The outdoor swimming pool is located on the Southern side of the property and introduces the guests into the garden, thought of as gathering point and place for reflection. The property also includes two beautiful apartments and an open space penthouse, all reached by the elevator, and wide rooms used as representative offices. The utmost privacy, the attention paid to details, the precious finishes and the fairytale-like atmosphere that hovers the property make this villa unique and exclusive.

In the hinterland of Lake Garda, just a few km from Desenzano and the shores of the lake, we find this elegant villa of important dimensions, with a garden of about 2.000 square meters offering maximum privacy and a large swimming pool recently renovated. The villa is on two levels. On the ground floor there is an important entrance hall from which you can access the staircase leading to the upper floor and a corridor leading to the large and livable kitchen, the dining room and the double living room. The ground floor is completed by a bathroom, a pantry, a large laundry room and a garage.The upper level is accessed by a staircase leading to the sleeping area where there are four double bedrooms and two bathrooms. Also on the floor is the master area of about 80 sqm, consisting of double bedroom, walk-in wardrobe and bathroom/spa area. The villa has refined finishes and custom-made furniture. The area is particularly desirable for its proximity to Lake Garda, to the roads (railway, motorway, airports) and especially for being an area rich in sports and nature attractions. Within a radius of only 20 km there are 3 important golf courses, wine-growing areas with important productions of prestigious wines exported all over the world. We are also in the centre of Northern Italy from where you can easily reach many airports, such as Verona, Bergamo and Milan.Castiglione delle Stiviere is a small town of about 30 thousand inhabitants located on the morainic hills, famous historical summer residence of the Gonzaga family. There is a lot of historical evidence of the long stay of the patron saint San Luigi Gonzaga. These places are also the birthplace of the International Red Cross. It was here that Henry Dunant began his journey to assist the wounded in wars regardless of nationality and on his return to Geneva he decided to write a book about the battle of Solferino and the humanitarian aid provided by the inhabitants of this town. Today, it is possible to relive this piece of history by visiting the important International Red Cross Museum : http://www.micr.it/In addition, these places are of great interest due to their proximity to prestigious golf courses and countless stables and riding stables, as well as the area's excellent food and wine.

In Castiglione delle Stiviere, in the historic centre, we offer for sale an important palace of considerable size with a park of approximately 2,700 square metres. This property represents a unique opportunity for its beauty and versatility of use, excellent for a representative location, for commercial activity (boutique hotel/exhibition/weddings/events) or as a spectacular residence that offers all the comforts of living in the historical heart of the town that was once the home of the Gonzaga, the large halls and spaces of the house and a magnificent garden of 2,700sqm. The property was built in 1800 on an existing building and renovated over time. The last intervention is in the 80s, needs modernisation and partly rebuilding. The property has two entrances, a pedestrian one for guests on Via Marconi and a driveway through Piazza San Luigi Gonzaga. The latter is reached by crossing an alley that follows the medieval walls that protect the park. The entrance door opens onto a beautiful courtyard that allows access to the main house, a side wing that leads to the tower of medieval architecture and the beautiful garden that offers a glimpse of the domes of the Church of San Luigi and the Cathedral of Castiglione delle Stiviere. The main house has two main floors. On the ground floor there is a kitchen, a dining room, a living room as well as various service rooms. A beautiful central staircase leads to the upper floor where there is a second reception room as well as 5 bedrooms and several bathrooms. The second floor under the roof has considerable height but has never been used as a dwelling. The side part of the palace is very impressive, where on the first floor we find a first room that was used for reading and a second room of about 50 square metres dedicated to banquets. From here we reach a study and the entrance to the tower which, from the top, allows a total view of the roofs of the historic centre of Castiglionese. The Palazzo was inhabited by Giuseppe Nodari, a doctor, patriot and artist who was a Garibaldian of the Thousand. Castiglione delle Stiviere is a town of about 30,000 inhabitants located on the morainic hills, a famous historical summer residence of the Gonzaga family. There is a lot of historical evidence of the long stay of the patron saint San Luigi Gonzaga. These places are also the birthplace of the International Red Cross. It was here that Henry Dunant began his journey to assist the wounded in wars regardless of nationality and on his return to Geneva he decided to write a book on the battle of Solferino and the humanitarian aid provided by the inhabitants of this town. Today, it is possible to relive this piece of history by visiting the important International Red Cross Museum: http://www.micr.it/ . This municipality is unique in that it is clearly different from neighbouring towns and is an exception in the province of Mantua, both from an urban and historical point of view. In addition, these places are of great interest due to their proximity to prestigious golf courses and countless stables and riding stables as well as the excellent food and wine of the area.

In the ancient town of Bovezzo already dating back to the Roman imperial era, in the valley of the Garza stream, part of the mountain community of Val Trompia, just 7.5 km from Brescia we offer for sale a beautiful portion of a period villa dating back to 1600.Consisting of 3 levels of about 240 sqm each, finely and carefully renovated about 20 years ago.On the ground floor we find the entrance hall with a large window overlooking the 800 sq. m. private planted garden, followed by the living area with a comfortable dining room, adjacent to the eat-in kitchen, pantry and service bathroom. Concluding the ground floor is a living room that along with the other rooms communicates with the veranda. The ceilings are expansive with heights ranging from 3, 45 m. to 3.80 m.The internal stone staircase leads to the second floor where we have 3 large bedrooms and as many bathrooms, in addition to the master bedroom equipped with en suite bathroom and walk-in closet the layout is concluded by about 35 sq. m. of open space ideal for study or second living room.Continuing with the internal staircase we go up to the attic floor, where there is a bedroom and a bathroom in addition to other rooms with good heights that make them suitable for a variety of uses.Finally in a detached body but adjacent to the house completes the property a large garage of about 48 sqm.The finishes are of high level, accurate and refined, presenting vaulted ceilings, stucco, frescoes and flooring mainly in terracotta.Overall visiting this property you find yourself taking a dip in the past and history

The property is a portion of the noble palace called Fanti formerly Bornati built in the eighteenth century, located in the heart of Franciacorta in Cazzago San Martino and precisely in the district of Bornato. The main façade overlooks the well-kept garden and has two beautiful arcades, one with vaulted ceilings, which lead to the living area on the ground floor. We find the three welcoming frescoed living rooms with fireplace, the fine dining room and the large living room with vaulted exposed brick ceilings. On the ground floor there is also the kitchen, with service entrance, the adjoining office and some service areas. Upstairs, the sleeping area consists of various rooms, nine bedrooms, five bathrooms, a laundry room and another room available. There is also a beautiful cellar in the basement and a dependance facing the pool with bedroom and bathroom. The swimming pool is large and well inserted in the green context. The building is conveniently located in the center of Bornato, at the same time once you cross the threshold of the entrance you are immersed in an ancient time made of silence and refinement.

Just 3 km from Lake Garda and the main attractions of the area, in a private and quiet location but without being isolated, we offer this harmonious property, expertly built making the most of both external and internal space, using quality materials and taking care of every detail . Externally, a wide variety of over 50 types of plants frames a well-kept garden, thus creating a delimitation with the outside characterized by rhythm and variety. The mosaic infinity pool, surrounded by an elegant iroko wood flooring, is positioned in front of the main facade of the villa where the living room and the large kitchen overlook; the porches that surround a part of the villa are deliberately deep in order to enjoy a practical cover, thus being able to take advantage of the outdoor spaces at any time of the day, benefiting from the shade during the day and the coolness in the evening. The villa is spread over three levels and is accessed via cobblestone lanes that characterize this residential area, immersed in a green area where we find only prestigious villas. From street level, through both the driveway gate and the pedestrian gate, from a well-kept open space, you go up to the ground floor where we find the main entrance to the villa and the garden with swimming pool; here both the living area develops with a large marble hall, kitchen and service bathroom and the sleeping area, consisting of three large bedrooms and two bathrooms, one of which is en suite which serves the master double bedroom of over 20 sqm. Going upstairs, through an elegant staircase, you enter a lounge with billiards where you can spend playful and relaxing moments or sip an aperitif on the terrace, watching the sunset over the Brescia hills. On the street level, which can also be accessed via an internal staircase, we find a generously sized tavern with fireplace and equipped kitchen, the laundry room, two bathrooms, a wine cellar, a gym and a utility room with wardrobes and a box accommodate up to four cars.

In Castiglione delle Stiviere, in the countryside adjacent to Desenzano del Garda and convenient to the motorway exit, we offer for sale an important 17th century farmhouse, completely and meticulously renovated in 2000. The work carried out was carried out with attention to maintaining every feature, material and original historical piece of the house. Currently there is no need for interventions due to the perfect maintenance of the property, the swimming pool and the garden. The house faces south and consists of a large furnished and habitable patio, a 42sqm kitchen adjacent to the porch, a 49sqm dining room and a 50sqm living room, five large bedrooms and four bathrooms. An original cellar from the time of the construction of the 50sqm farmhouse. The park is 3000 square meters with a large salt pool. Four covered parking spaces. Possibility of building an additional house in the barn. It is a historic residence with a rustic and elegant flavor, finely restored and furnished with historical, antique and design pieces, suitable for those who love country life, quiet and reserved but with the comforts of luxury and easy to reach through the main roads. of communications. Castiglione delle Stiviere is a town of about 30 thousand inhabitants located on the morainic hills, a famous historic summer residence of the Gonzaga family. There are numerous historical evidences of the stay for many years of the patron saint San Luigi Gonzaga. These places also gave birth to the International Red Cross. It is here that Henry Dunant begins his path of assistance to the wounded in wars regardless of their nationality and upon his return to Geneva he decides to write a book on the battle of Solferino and on the humanitarian aid of the inhabitants of this country. Nowadays it is possible to relive this piece of history by visiting the important International Red Cross Museum: http://www.micr.it/ Furthermore, these places are of great interest due to their proximity to prestigious golf courses and the countless stables and riding schools as well as the food and wine excellences of the area.