Offering panoramic views of the Italian countryside, this imposing castle towers over the village of Torre Alfina, classified as “The Most Beautiful Villages of Italy”—I Borghi più belli d'Italia.

Old Ramerick Manor offers a tranquil country lifestyle, set back from the road just a few kilometers from the local market town of Hitchin, and 30 minutes by train to central London.

The 11th century fortress has been restored into a luxury retreat and venue offering panoramic views of the Cote d’Azur.

Just 12 km from the city centre, the neighbourhood of Kifissia is one of the most prestigious suburbs of northern Athens and has been summer retreat for wealthy Athenians since Roman times.

The dreamy chateau is accessed from a private, tree-lined driveway, set at the outskirts of a small Normandy village, 1 hour from Deauville.

A jewel of French Catalan heritage, the listed medieval chateau was originally a simple keep, fortified over the centuries and then converted into a private residence, all while preserving its unique history—evidence of cannonball blasts can still be seen on its facade!

Run as a boutique hotel, the medieval castle is perfectly positioned to enjoy the best of this romantic corner of France, offering total privacy on the secluded 260 acre estate.

On the market with Annecy Sotheby’s Realty, this unique fortress in the Savoy region of France offers 180 degree views, from Mont-Blanc to the Vercors Massif.

Dating back to the 15th century, this historic villa was built around an existing watch tower in the hills around Florence. Ideally positioned for a boutique hotel or trophy retreat, it’s on the market with luxury property advisor Cameron Avery of Prestige Properties Italy.