Set within the village of Nerola in the Sabina hills, under an hour from Rome, the 11th-century fortress underwent extensive restoration in the 20th century, preserving its medieval exterior while preparing it for hotel and event use.
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A Restored Umbrian Village on 91 Acres Asking €12.5 Million
The green heart of Italy is having a moment as the insider’s choice for discreet Italian luxury. With estates like Reschio leading the way, Umbria now rivals Tuscany for beauty and design—without the tourist footprint.
A Waterfront Villa with Private Dock on Lake Garda Hits the Market
At the southern tip of Lake Garda, a villa on Sirmione’s Via Punta Staffalo spans nearly two acres of private gardens descending to the water, with a wrought-iron cancello sul lago and dock with private waterfront access.
Tuscan Villa Near Lucca Once Owned by Napoleon’s Sister Hits the Market
In the hills outside Lucca, one of Tuscany’s grand historic estates has returned to the market with provenance few properties can match, acquired in 1836 by Caroline Bonaparte—Napoleon Bonaparte’s younger sister and Queen Consort of Naples.
For Sale: A Frescoed Apartment Set in a Historic Palazzo in Verona
Few Italian cities carry the layered resonance of Verona—where Roman arenas still stage summer operas and Shakespeare set Romeo and Juliet. Known as Italy’s “painted city,” this storied palazzo reveals a frescoed apartment at the heart of Piazza delle Erbe.
Beachfront Villa for Sale in the Heart of Porto Cervo, Sardinia
Direct beach access, a seafront pool, and design pedigree tracing back to Porto Cervo’s founding architect. All in a walk-to-everything location in Costa Smeralda’s original jet-set village, one of the Mediterranean’s most coveted enclaves.
Bezos Wedding Spotlights Venice—And This Rococo Palazzo Steals the Show
While the world watched Bezos and Sánchez light up Venice, a real aristocratic gem quietly resurfaced a few bridges away. This 18th-century palazzo with historically important Rococo interiors is on the market with Lionard.
16th-Century Seafront Fortress for Sale on Capraia Island, Tuscany
A fortified estate on Tuscany’s most remote island—now restored and for sale for the first time in over a century.
1,000-Year-Old Castle Restored into a Luxurious Tuscan Retreat
An architectural revival in the heart of Chianti, featuring an underground wine cellar and tasting room, a full spa with hammam, and a panoramic infinity pool with vineyard views—just 30 minutes from Florence.
Lake Como’s Victorian Secret: Rare Waterfront Estate in Menaggio
One of the largest properties in Menaggio, with 1,050 feet of private lake frontage, Villa Olivetta is a Victorian outlier among the Italianate and Liberty-style estates that define Lake Como, built in the late 19th century by London-born engineer Herman Mylius.