luxury property with terrace for sale Cumiana, Italy

Nestled in the center of a picturesque village, the Castello di Rinco is located in the Monferrato hills, in the Municipality of Montiglio Monferrato, just 20 km from Asti. This property enchants with its elegance and sophistication. The subject of sale is the magnificent central stately body, consisting of three apartments connected to each other by a representative eighteenth-century staircase and an elevator. This property, of about 650 square meters of completely renovated living space, presents itself as an authentic Italian pearl. The sublime Italian garden, enriched by a labyrinth, adds further charm to this property. The main feature of this residence are the frescoed halls and the magnificent rooms, perfectly restored, which allow you to admire the grandeur of the architectural and artistic works of the past. It is important to underline that these works are bound to the Superintendence of Fine Arts. The renovation of 2011 has returned to the Castle and the garden of the '600 their ancient splendor. The thirteenth-century fortress and the tower of the year one thousand have also been transformed into sophisticated accommodations, keeping the intrinsic prestige of the structure intact and providing it with the most modern comforts. The property also offers a private garden and vegetable garden, parking spaces, cellars and access to common areas such as the swimming pool. There are also spaces dedicated to technical and service purposes. The seventeenth-century castle-palace was built in 1640 by the Monferrato army captain Giovanni Domenico Mazzola, who became the first count of Rinco. Over time, the property has undergone multiple renovations and extensions, of which it retains the different artistic and architectural styles, from medieval to baroque. The property is located one hour away from the main cities of Turin, Milan and Genoa, and only thirty minutes from Alba and the Langhe.

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.

The Castle stands on a hill south of Costigliole d'Asti and it dominates the valleys Tinella to the west and Nizza to the east. This structure, originally built in the early Middle Ages, has undergone several additions over the centuries, which however have not compromised the architectural harmony of the Castle. Its timeless charm is given by the combination of several buildings connected to each other, which open onto a wonderful private garden, from which you can admire a breathtaking panorama. The main structure is characterized by a tall tower, while on the east side there is a drawbridge which replaces the previous access staircase to the panoramic internal courtyard. The interiors of the house, completely renovated in the Baroque period, boast a prestigious conservative restoration work, carried out by the current owners of the Castle. The vast size of the property is characterized by more than twenty rooms, three kitchens and courtly halls, all very bright, thanks to the large windows with breathtaking views of the surrounding valleys. The various eras that have followed are evident in the volumes of the vaults, in the ancient floors, in the expertly preserved frescoes and in the large spectacular fireplaces that adorn the reception rooms. In addition to the habitable spaces already available, numerous rooms and premises require total renovation, but offer the opportunity to expand the current structure for residential or hospitality purposes. The property includes two panoramic terraces, a land of 7,000 m2 and a small church in front of the Castle.

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.