luxury properties for sale Piedmont, Italy

Strambino Castle, overlooking the hills of the morainic amphitheater of Ivrea, a city from which it is about 7 km away, is a magnificent seventeenth-century castle located in an elevated position and equipped with an internal patio, a park of about two hectares and various outbuildings. The castle, which has a fifteenth-century rear part, lateral bodies built in the seventeenth century and a main frescoed facade from the second half of the eighteenth century, still preserves eighteenth-century frescoes and decorations attributed to Carlo Cogrossi. The property, spread over four levels and equipped with beautiful panoramic terraces, is perfectly livable and functional as a residence for all months of the year, and has numerous characteristics of historical and architectural value which enhance the interiors without attenuating the charm of a family home. The swimming pool, inserted in the front garden, with its comfortable pool house, completes the enjoyment of the property, which also includes the romantic park with driveway, the large lawn, the comfortable house for caretakers or guests, the garage, the courts and a land, formerly a vineyard, of about two hectares. The Castle dominates Strambino, a town equipped with every service and connected to the road and motorway junctions leading to Turin, Milan, Malpensa airport and the lakes, without forgetting the ski resorts of Val d'Aosta. In the surroundings there are numerous tourist resorts and splendid castles, such as that of Masino, a place where important cultural activities take place.

Valdengo Castle is located 20 minutes from the Carisio tollbooth on the A4 motorway. It is one hour from Milan, Turin and Malpensa international airport and two hours from France and Switzerland. The area lends itself to being appreciated by sports lovers, thanks to the many possibilities that the area offers (about 30 minutes away is the golf course of Magnano Biellese, the Betulle, among the most beautiful in Italy, the Rosazza tennis clubs and the Beech Trees of Biella, the Biellese Alps for skiing, but also the renowned ski areas of the Aosta Valley, Lake Viverone for water skiing and wakeboarding, as well as walks to the Burcina or the Zegna oasis, cycling and mtb at the Serra and surroundings). Even food and wine lovers will be able to try the local wines and the many local specialities.The subject of sale is the main part of the Castle, which stands on a gentle hill from which you can enjoy a 360 degree view, from the Biellese Alps to Monviso, from the Baraggia to the hills and plains of Novara and the village of Valdengo in the foreground.The portion, whose first layout dates back to the Middle Ages, is located in a well-restored village.Currently the property is only partially inhabited on the ground floor. The remaining part, whose frescoed ceilings have remained unchanged over the centuries, is dedicated to rooms and halls with fireplaces and furnishings that enhance its historical nature.In the inhabited part there is the oldest fireplace which frames an elegant room, the floor is completed by a living room, a dining room, with direct access to the large terrace of 360 m2 and the kitchen.The monumental staircase leads to the first floor entirely dedicated to the bedrooms. Also in this floor the architectural elements are of great value. In fact, some rooms have frescoed ceilings and perfectly preserved parquet floors. Furthermore, all the rooms facing the south-west side have French windows onto a long balcony that outlines the entire floor.The second floor, with a reduced floor plan and access to the turret from a comfortable staircase, housed some bedrooms and bathrooms.Overall, the property needs an integral intervention. In fact, although some environments preserve the historical beauty and the traces of the noble origins, the systems, the fixtures and the bathrooms must be modernized. The roof and some floors need to be completely redone.

Ancient Medieval Castle on the heights of Ghiffa. Medieval castle built by the Marquis Morigia in the 15th century and enriched by the architect Pirovano. The castle has coffered ceilings and frescoed walls, rich in inlaid wood furnishings, surrounded by a large centuries-old park, an oasis of peace and serenity where you can relax while enjoying the fabulous panorama overlooking the waters of Lake Maggiore. The castle has 5 double bedrooms each with private bathroom. Inside the park we find ancient statues, a tennis court, an infinity pool, an outbuilding, now the caretaker's home. At one time the castle was used as a prestigious hotel with 15 rooms each with private bathroom, as well as a restaurant.