luxury house for sale Mercenasco, Italy

Santandrea Top Properties & Luxury Houses offers for sale a magnificent period villa located in the town of Agliè, the historical and cultural pearl of Canavese, which represents a piece of history and an exemplification of luxury and aristocracy. Originally used as a summer residence by the Savoy royal family, the villa retains the charm and elegance of the past.The structure covers approximately 500 sq. m., harmoniously distributed over three floors, with a 270 sq. m. rustic addition that offers potential for further customization or restoration.Ground Floor: The main entrance opens onto an imposing central staircase that leads to a large and bright reception hall. This space features beautifully frescoed vaulted ceilings, a testament to the art and craftsmanship of the artisans of the time. Adjacent is a convenient hallway leading to the staircase to the second floor, a spacious kitchen perfect for preparing meals to be served on elegant occasions, a side entrance and another large double hall. The latter, enriched by an antique fireplace and an extensive library, doubles as a dining room, making it ideal for entertaining guests in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.First Floor: Here we find three spacious bedrooms, each finished with details that reflect the elegance and dignified comfort of days gone by. Two modernly equipped bathrooms serve this floor, ensuring convenience and functionality. A prominent feature of this floor is the shaded loggia, which extends along the side of the villa, providing a lovely view of the park and a serene place to relax.Attic: The attic is currently used as an additional area, containing various rooms and rooms with an additional bathroom. This space offers multiple possibilities for use as guest areas, studies, or recreational spaces.Exterior: The villa is surrounded by an extensive planted park, which includes an Italian garden of rare beauty, adorned with a lovely fountain with water lilies. This garden not only elevates the aesthetics of the property but also provides a tranquil space for nature walks and relaxation.Located in Agliè, in the heart of Canavese, this villa not only represents an invaluable historic residence but is also an ideal starting point for exploring the region's rich cultural, natural and wine heritage. Its proximity to Turin makes it perfect for those who wish to enjoy the tranquility without sacrificing the amenities and activities offered by the big city.

Located a few kilometers from Ivrea, the Castle of Pavone dominates the village and the surrounding plains. Originally built in the 9th century as a defensive fortress, the Castle was subsequently expanded over the centuries. Its hilltop and strategic position offered a panoramic view of the valley below, ensuring effective defense against potential threats. The Castle of Pavone stands out for its imposing architecture and the splendid artistic details that testify to its stylistic evolution over time. The majestic towers, battlement walls, and internal courtyards create a suggestive atmosphere that evokes past eras. Thanks to the interior rooms adorned with frescoes, antique furnishings, and refined details, the Castle offers visitors an important historical testimony of its past. Declared a national monument in 1981, for several years it has been home to a refined hotel-restaurant with various rooms, 28 en-suite bedrooms, and a conference center. Due to its panoramic location and timeless charm, this property lends itself to being both an exclusive hospitality facility and a splendid private residence.

Cascina Garlasca is a beautiful historic estate located in the heart of Ivrea's moraine amphitheater, an extraordinary example of 18th-century Piedmontese rural architecture, preserved with great care. Surrounded by greenery, this property offers a perfect blend of nature and historical charm. According to some studies on the origins of the property, the name 'Garlasca' would recall water, in relation to the Celtic roots of the place, located near waterways. The farmstead is located about 6 km from the picturesque Lake Viverone, offering an enchanting scenery of rolling hills and an atmosphere of tranquility. Period architectural details have been carefully preserved: from the fully functioning fireplaces in the various rooms, to the elegant parquet floors and finely frescoed ceilings that reflect the beauty of the past. In addition to these historic features, the property includes a consecrated church with a Baroque marble altar, a detail that adds further prestige to the place. One of the farmhouse's special features is the presence in the garden of the artwork 'River Po Line' by Richard Long, created in 2001, a precious gift from the artist to the current owners. The nature surrounding the property, including a majestic 100-year-old cedar tree, a heated swimming pool and a gymnasium, makes this an ideal place for those seeking an exclusive and charming residence. The farmhouse includes various living spaces, spread over two floors with 7 bedrooms, and also includes a guest apartment and one for service staff, offering a total area of about 2,000 square meters. The surrounding 4 hectares of land also include a large farm vehicle room and a parking lot, enriching the property's offerings. In terms of location, Cascina Garlasca is well-connected, being 16 km from the renowned Le Betulle Golf Club, 51 km from Turin Caselle Airport and 95 km from Milan Malpensa Airport, making it easily accessible but still immersed in the quiet of the Piedmont countryside.

ANCIENT RENOVATED FARMHOUSE 377SQM WITH POOL AND OUTBUILDINGIn the municipality of Occhieppo Superiore, an area rich in history and tourist attractions, convenient to the reach of Turin and Milan, Vercelli, Novara and Ivrea, Sant'Andrea Luxury Houses & Top Properties offers for sale ancient Piedmontese farmhouse of eighteenth-century planting with turret, outbuilding dating back to the early twentieth century, courtyard with well and terraced garden with swimming pool and buried, an ancient tank collecting rainwater. Located in the center of the country (NAF), but in a dimension of absolute privacy, the property has always belonged to the family, was the subject of a first renovation in the early 1900s and then total in 2005, with recovery of all valuable materials combined with modern technologies. Equipped with three entrances: pedestrian with stone staircase and period decorations, driveway with electric gate with gravel driveway and parking, additional service driveway. The main body of the villa is on two levels with a panoramic turret. On the ground floor from the entrance there is access: to the living room developed around the circular fireplace with conversation, bar and dining area, to the guest bathroom on the floor, to the open-space kitchen on a TV/dining living room with a glass window that gives direct access to the terrace for breakfasts and lunches in Plein Air and to a room used as a pantry/laundry room. The Art Nouveau staircase leads to the sleeping area, balcony and turret. The frescoed master suite, with Jacuzzi, period fireplace, walk-in closets and bathroom completely in opera with mosaics and two other double bedrooms, one with a period fireplace, both frescoed and with a bathroom. The turret, currently used as a studio, gives access to the panoramic terrace. The outbuilding is on two levels: no on the main street with independent access with large tavern room with fireplace, service and cellar room with fireplace and period washhouse. The other, on the courtyard level, with two-room accommodation consisting of living room, double bedroom with fireplace and bathroom. A hallway landing gives access to a room currently rustic with fireplace. Internal stairs provide access to the storage rooms in the large attic. The two buildings form a charming convivial courtyard characterized by the presence of a period well. In the terraced garden, there is a large relaxation area with gazebo, swimming pool with related dressing room/technical room and bathroom with shower. Here is also located a the rustic building with permission for extension (which can possibly be purchased separately). The charming and valuable property lends itself to very versatile uses in a quiet, comfortable and cozy setting.

We present a prestigious historic villa located among the hills of Biella. Built in the 1880s in Art Nouveau style and restored in the 1920s by architect Chevalley, the villa still preserves many original furnishings, creating an atmosphere that recalls past eras.For a long time, this villa was an important meeting place for intellectuals and prominent political figures of the 20th century, frequented by distinguished writers and personalities such as Giulio Einaudi, Norberto Bobbio, Cesare Pavese, Augusto Monti, Leone Ginzburg, Pirandello, Montale, Levi, and the owner himself, Franco Antonicelli.A majestic double staircase leads to the main entrance of the villa, known as the Poets' Room, adorned with refined French stucco decorations, opening into four themed rooms: the Billiard Room, the Tea Room, the Dining Room, and the Games Room. At the center of the villa is the grand ballroom, from which a magnificent marble staircase leads to the upper floor, where the elegant bedrooms are located, furnished with exquisite period pieces, alongside the library and the gallery.The villa boasts 13 bedrooms, including several charming suites and spacious bathrooms enhanced with elegant marble finishes.The residence also includes numerous service areas, a study, a pantry, and other rooms distinguished by luxurious details such as frescoed ceilings, large windows with views over the park, original fine wooden floors, and several functional marble fireplaces.Completing the property is a guest annex of approximately 200 m² and a sophisticated two-level orangery, with a total area of approximately 500 m², ideal for accommodation use.The property is surrounded by tall stone walls ensuring maximum privacy and enjoys a splendid centuries-old park with the scenic backdrop of the Biella Prealps.Designed in 1910 by the renowned Biella nurseryman De Bois, the park is a landscape masterpiece and includes an Italian-style garden with boxwood hedges and ancient roses, along with a rich variety of Mediterranean shrubs and plants. The villa and park frequently host artworks by internationally acclaimed artists, including a recent sculpture by renowned local artist Michelangelo Pistoletto.This villa offers privacy and tranquility while being only a few kilometers from the city center and about an hour from the famed Mont Blanc ski area.Biella is a picturesque city in Piedmont located at the foothills of the Alps, known for its historic textile tradition and high-quality wool fabrics produced by internationally renowned companies. The city is divided into two main parts, Biella Piano and Biella Piazzo, and boasts a charming medieval historic center, with period buildings such as Palazzo La Marmora and the Church of San Sebastiano.In terms of natural beauty, Biella is surrounded by alpine landscapes that offer numerous hiking and outdoor activity opportunities. Among the main attractions is the Oropa Sanctuary, a significant Marian pilgrimage site and UNESCO heritage location, set in a breathtaking mountain setting. Nearby, the Burcina Park and small villages provide additional exploration opportunities.Distances:Milan Malpensa Airport - 97 kmMilan Linate Airport - 119 kmCourmayeur - 117 kmSestriere - 174 kmMilan - 100 kmTurin - 77 km

Santandrea Luxury Houses & Top Properties offers for sale a majestic mansion located in the semi-central area of Biella, part of the prestigious Rivetti Villas complex, an area renowned for its elegance and refinement. Built in 1930 by architect Michele Frappolli, it represents a perfect example of neo-Gothic Art Nouveau style, characterized by a slender line with projecting brick parts and a distinctive pentagonal turret that dominates the entire structure.Spread over three floors, the villa offers panoramic views of the surrounding plain and the nearby Cervo Creek, providing a sense of quiet and isolation while being close to the heart of the city. The materials used in the construction are of the highest quality, with floors and colonnades made of colored marble from quarries now extinct, finely crafted plaster stucco, and coffered ceilings embellishing every room.The mezzanine floor houses a reception hall, with direct access to a study, dining room and a colonnade that frames, in the view, the prestigious, freestanding, cantilevered alps green marble staircase, a true work of architectural art. This floor also houses a kitchen, dinette and service area, as well as access to a back staircase.Ascending to the second floor, one finds oneself in a lounge or relaxation area, framed by an elegant colonnade further enhanced by walls decorated with a care and craftsmanship impossible to replicate. This floor houses four bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, two balconies and a rooftop terrace, offering spacious and bright spaces.The pentagonal turret, which rises above the entire structure, offers breathtaking 360-degree views, a unique place to admire the surrounding panorama. The basement contains various service rooms, while the attic houses additional spacious spaces, ideal for being customized according to one's needs.The garden, designed by renowned landscape architects Roda brothers, is a true green paradise, with a billiard room originally planned in the lower part, now transformed into an art gallery. Completing the property is a garage on the ground floor, capable of accommodating up to three vehicles, which adds further convenience and comfort to this beautiful residence.

Historical Villa in the center of a part of a gorgeous private hill overlooking the valley. Nestled in its own park of about 8-hectare with a wide variety of plants and vegetation, the villa consists of 4 levels entirely livable and it is composed by several living rooms and dining rooms, more than ten bedrooms and it boasts a maintenance at the state of the art. The property, in addition to a large swimming pool area, includes a pool house and a farmhouse of approximately 650 sqm recently and completely healed on the top of the hill, which offers a view at 360 degrees and of which you may evaluate an independent access.

Historic Luxury Villa for sale in Biella PiedmontBuilt in the early 17th century, this historic villa offers a 360-degree view of the city of Biella and represents a perfect fusion of period charm and modern comforts. Biella, renowned for its textile heritage and long industrial tradition, is a city that combines elegance and history, immersed in a natural landscape among the Biella Alps. The area offers a private and refined context, ideal for those who want tranquility. The presence of exclusive sports facilities and private clubs, in addition to the proximity of renowned ski resorts such as Oropa and golf courses, makes Biella a destination of great interest for a demanding clientele.Completely renovated by the current owners, the villa extends over three levels above ground and a semi-basement floor, for a total of approximately 950 square meters. It is also surrounded by an enchanting private park.Interior spaces Ground floor: large living areas, with elegant lounges embellished with large windows that offer a view of the perfectly kept garden. A double living room with porch, the kitchen, the dining room, a library, two study rooms and two bathrooms complete the floor, ideal spaces for daily life and for entertaining guests. First floor: accessible both by a staircase and by elevator, the first floor is dedicated to the sleeping area. The master bedroom, equipped with a wardrobe and en-suite bathroom, offers maximum comfort. On the same floor there are seven other bedrooms, each with a walk-in closet and private bathroom. A large panoramic terrace completes this level. Second floor: here we find a billiard room, an equipped gym, a sauna and two independent apartments. The first consists of two rooms with bathrooms and the other of three rooms with bathrooms. Semi-basement floor: a tavern characterized by suggestive exposed brick vaults, a kitchen, a bathroom, a laundry room and a cellar. The large garage can comfortably accommodate up to three cars.Outdoor spaces and servicesThe villa is immersed in a park of approximately 90,000 m2, full of centuries-old trees, rhododendrons and an enchanting rose avenue. The presence of a swimming pool with changing room and barbecue area further enhance the property. This environment is perfect for relaxing and spending pleasant moments outdoors. Inside the park, in a dominant position, there are two annexes: one of about 495 square meters and the other of about 130 square meters. Both are ideal for welcoming guests and allow them to stay in total comfort and privacy.Location and connectionsThe villa enjoys a privileged position, which combines the tranquility of the hilly context with excellent accessibility to the main connections. The A4 motorway (Turin-Milan) can be reached approximately 30 km away, while the A26 (Genoa-Gravellona Toce) is approximately 40 km away. Biella train station is just 6 km away.For air connections, Turin-Caselle airport is approximately 90 km away, while Milan Malpensa and Milan Linate are 130 and 140 km away respectively.The cities of Turin and Milan can be easily reached by car or train.