Luxury villas for sale Maleo, Italy

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 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.

Ancient villa from the 19th century surrounded by a 7,400 m2 park; an oasis of tranquility and beauty. This property features a 70m2 swimming pool, a perfect retreat to relax and enjoy the sunny weather. The park, fenced and planted, offers enchanting green spaces and privacy. The villa, completely renovated, is on three levels, and each floor has an independent entrance. On the first floor there is the main residence with two large terraces, a modern living room with fireplace, a separate kitchen, three bright bedrooms and two spacious bathrooms. On the ground floor, a splendid annex offers generous spaces and a welcoming atmosphere with a large kitchen and a bright dining room, a comfortable living room with fireplace and a complete sleeping area with study and bedroom with private bathroom; this area is perfect for relaxation and hospitality. The third level, also accessible via an external lift, features a large 85 m2 lounge with separate kitchen, further bedrooms and bathrooms, all illuminated by the suggestive exposed beams. The vaulted cellars, with a total surface area of 90 m2, add a touch of history and tradition to this prestigious residence. In the courtyard we find the external rustic building, with a redone roof, which houses several rooms, some used as garages; here there is an authentic wood-fired oven perfect for convivial and culinary moments outdoors. This exclusive ancient villa offers a combination of historic elegance and modern sophistication.

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.

In the heart of Emilia, close to the Po River and the Verdian Lands, Podere Ardella stands, a charming residence that blends the allure of country living with modern comforts and sustainability. The property features a multi-level master villa with pleasant terraces and a porch, a living area with kitchen and living spaces on the ground floor, a night area with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms plus a semi-independent suite on the first floor, and an attic with utility rooms above. An adjacent building offers space for a gym or yoga studio. The villa is surrounded by a 5000 square meter garden, which also includes a building with garages and an apartment for a caretaker, and a warehouse. About 7 hectares of land with a private forest embrace the property, offering privacy and tranquility. Available separately, a guest house and 12 hectares of agricultural lands with sheds. Podere Ardella, with minimalist and modern interiors, is perfect for large families, offering a unique mix of tradition and innovation, strategically positioned to explore the cultural and culinary riches of Emilia-Romagna.

Immersed in nature close to the Tidone river, in Val Tidone, about 60 minutes by car from Milan, Old Horse Station is a property dating back to the 17th century. It was once called Osteria Nuova and welcomed traders and travelers for a stop, being on the route of one of the many salt routes that went up north from Genoa. This completely independent historical complex of about 1,000 square meters is nestled in a park of about 6,000 square meters with a swimming pool and a whirlpool; the whole property is also surrounded by 43,000 square meters of private lands, in absolute tranquility. This property has been expertly restored by the well-known architect from Piacenza Prof. Marcello Spigaroli, with particular care in recovering the ancient materials. The property is composed as follows: - Ground floor: kitchen, dining room, living room, guest bathroom, two studies - First floor: 4 bedrooms with wardrobes and 3 bathrooms - Attic floor: living room, 3 bedrooms, two bathrooms - Large independent suite for guests - Separate apartment for the caretakers Large vaulted cellar in stone and brick Large indipendent suite for guests Outdoor garage for three cars, 2 private wells, perimeter and volumetric alarm. Exclusive historic residence.