Historic Castle and Equestrian Estate Near Rome, Italy
This historic castle is set within an impressive 74 acre estate, just 20 km from Rome and bordering one of the most prestigious golf courses in Europe.
This historic castle is set within an impressive 74 acre estate, just 20 km from Rome and bordering one of the most prestigious golf courses in Europe.
It is here that the legendary racehorse Ribot was born, adding a layer of equestrian prestige to the estate which comes with breeding and training facilities, as well as two stables for about 65 horses.
Built in the mid-16th century, the timeless castle has hosted popes, cardinals, noble families and rulers, including Queen Christina of Sweden in the 1600s.
Additionally, the property boasts Etruscan caves, adding a touch of ancient mystery and exploration for history buffs.
In more recent history, it became the site where the Armistice between Italy and France was signed in 1940, further cementing its place in history.
The castle itself extends over five levels, with the main representation areas located on the ground and second floors.
The ground floor welcomes visitors with large halls, a study, a bedroom, three bathrooms, a dining room, and a spacious kitchen that extends to the lower floor—ideal for hosting receptions and banquets.
On the second floor, two elegant halls with ornate high ceilings provide a regal atmosphere, complemented by two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The top floor features a full apartment, ensuring ample space and privacy for guests.
In addition to the main castle, the estate includes eight apartments located within the four perimeter towers and a large villa nestled in the woods, offering a total of 34 rooms and 35 bathrooms spread over approximately 65,000 square feet of interior space.
A swimming pool set in an English-style lawn provides a perfect spot for relaxation, while a clubhouse equipped with a gymnasium and a small heated pool ensures that guests can enjoy their stay in utmost comfort.
For those who prefer to arrive in style, the estate is equipped with a helipad, making helicopter landings a convenient option.
This blend of historic elegance and modern convenience ensures that the castle remains a coveted destination for visitors from around the world.
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The Bridehead Estate: 2000+ Acre Country Estate in Dorset, England
Steeped in history and featuring a Regency manor house, the Bridehead Estate offers a rare opportunity to own a significant piece of English heritage in one of England’s most picturesque counties.
Nestled in one of England’s most picturesque counties, this spectacular estate presents a quintessential blend of residential, farming, sporting, and conservation elements.
Steeped in history and featuring a Regency manor house, the Bridehead Estate offers a rare opportunity to own a significant piece of English heritage.
The English country estate encompasses 2047 acres of rolling countryside that includes the Valley of Stones, a 250-acre National Nature Reserve with ancient stone circles and monoliths.
The Bridehead Estate encompasses seven farms and the village of Littlebredy, comprising 32 properties including thatched cottages, a farmhouse, lodges, and a village hall.
This “Estate Village” remains largely unchanged since its establishment in the 1800s, with most properties let on Assured Shorthold Tenancies, providing a steady income stream.
The Bridehead Estate's history dates back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where the village of Littlebredy was first recorded.
In 1797, Robert Williams purchased the estate and transformed it into Bridehead, enlisting Gothic Revival architect P.F. Robinson to restore and expand the manor house.
Characterized by its stone and brick construction, corner turrets, and crenellated parapet, the manor offers timeless elegance.
Inside, the grand reception hall leads to five principal south-facing reception rooms, including a sitting room, drawing room, dining room, library, and billiards room, each with expansive views of the lawns and lake.
Additional features include a conservatory with an indoor pool and a series of luxurious accommodations spread across three floors.
The estate boasts extensive recreational facilities, including a tennis court, a spring-fed lake with a waterfall, and a cricket ground. These amenities are set within beautifully landscaped gardens and lawns, perfect for both relaxation and active pursuits.
With its Regency manor house, historic village, extensive farmland, and recreational facilities, the Bridehead Estate presents a unique blend of historical significance, luxurious living, and diverse income opportunities.
This estate is poised to be cherished and appreciated for generations to come.
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Ivy-Clad French Bastide on the French Riviera Hills
Offering unobstructed views, the 18th century French bastide near Grasse is set within a lush 15-acre park featuring century-old olive trees and landscaped gardens.
The gated 15 acre estate is tucked away in the French Riviera hill north of Cannes, located near the perched village of Plascassier near the town of Grasse.
This picturesque perfume town has been the fragrance capital of the world since the 17th century (la capitale mondiale des parfums), with the Provencal town’s perfect climate creating ideal growing conditions for aromatic flora.
The 18th century French bastide sits at the heart of a lush park featuring century-old olive trees and landscaped gardens, and offers unobstructed views of the surrounding landscape.
The property has been carefully renovated and offers plenty of authentic Provencal charm, in addition to air conditioning throughout.
The main bastide offers over 3700 square feet of living space with 6 bedrooms, and the estate comes with a one-bedroom guest house, a 2-bedroom house for staff, and a caretaker’s cottage.
The swimming pool is tucked away on a lush corner of the property, alongside the pool house featuring a living room with fireplace, a summer kitchen, shower room, and a sauna.
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18th Century Stone House Set in 250+ Acre Estate in Luberon, Provence
Set in 257 acres, this renovated late-18th-century stone house is tucked away in breathtaking natural surroundings, boasting stunning far-off views that will take your breath away.
Nestled in beautifully landscaped grounds, this late-18th-century stone building is tucked away in breathtaking natural surroundings, boasting stunning far-off views that will take your breath away.
The high-quality renovation of the property has preserved its original charm while adding modern amenities, making it a perfect blend of old-world charm and contemporary comfort.
The main 4844 sq ft house features stone detail and beamed ceilings throughout and offers 6 bedrooms, and there’s a guest flat in the converted independent dovecote on the property.
This property is a natural paradise, surrounded by 3.7 acres of enclosed garden and set within a private 257 acre estate with approximately 17 acres of sainfoin, an olive grove of 130 trees, an orchard, 227 acres of woodland with numerous trails, nearly 9 acres of meadowland.
Amenities include a large swimming pool and pool house, as well as a summer kitchen and bread oven, providing the perfect setting for entertaining.
The hidden gem offers a dream location in Provence, just a stone's throw away from the picturesque French village of La Bastide-des-Jourdans, and just an hour north of Aix-en-Provence.
Nestled in the heart of the South Luberon, just 15 minutes away from the nearest shops and restaurants in the charming villages of the region, this exceptional property offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of paradise.
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Boutique Restored Farmhouse and Country Estate in Andalusia, Spain
Beautifully restored in 2009, Cortijo del Moro features interiors by the late distinguished designer Duarte Pinto Coelho, which are included in the sale.
This property is on the market for €4,960,000. Contact +34 689 12 96 56 for more information or email info@cortijodelmoro.com
The cortijo is a traditional farmhouse found in the southern region of Spain, and this dreamy farmhouse is located near the charming pueblo blanco (white town) of Cortes de la Frontera on the Costa del Sol, set at the foot of the Sierra de Grazalema mountains.
Beautifully restored in 2009, the boutique property features interiors by the late distinguished designer Duarte Pinto Coelho, which are included in the sale.
Built around a central courtyard, Cortijo del Moro offers four bedrooms and five bathrooms, with a luxurious master suite on the ground level that opens onto a private Mediterranean garden.
The elegantly appointed living spaces feature authentic beamed ceilings and large windows that offer stunning views of the surrounding mountains.
There's also a gourmet kitchen with top-of-the-line Miele and Gaggenau appliances and the residence opens out onto a sunny terrace with a swimming pool overlooking the Andausian hills.
Modern upgrades include underfloor heating throughout, in addition to amenities like a wine cellar, and a spa area complete with a gym, Turkish bath, and jacuzzi.
The cortijo was built on the site of a Roman villa dating back to the first century, and there are Roman ruins visible near the house.
Nestled in 69 acres of lush grounds, the cortijo comes with a fenced area with a horse shelter, a chicken coop, and an organic vegetable garden, in addition to a palm tree grove.
Sold as is, the estate comes with two horses and one donkey, in addition to the option to retain the services of the existing property caretaker and housekeeper, trusted and indispensable assets to the estate’s daily operations and maintenance.
The Spanish country estate is just a three minute drive from the train station in Cortes de la Frontera, and is within easy reach of the historical town of Ronda and Gibraltar International Airport.
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Historic Palazzo With Panoramic Views in Umbria, Italy
Dating back to the 17th century, this beautifully preserved Baroque palace in south-western Umbria overlooks the Tiber valley with far-reaching views of Umbria and Lazio up to Tuscany.
Dating back to the 17th century, this beautifully preserved Baroque palace in south-western Umbria overlooks the Tiber valley with far-reaching views of Umbria and Lazio up to Tuscany.
The 9-bed, 11-bath palazzo has belonged to several noble Umbrian families throughout its history, and offers fine period detailing throughout, seen in the Bernini staircase, marble floors and ancient terracotta tiles, silk wall coverings, coffered ceilings and frescoes, including frescoes by Andrea Galeotti dated 1853.
Palazzo Ancajani is set in 9.24 acres of grounds with a private, terraced park featuring towering trees and a lemon house. Plans are underway to construct a panoramic terrace on the first floor, an elevator, and a swimming pool.
A part of the property is the seat of the Museo della Civiltà Contadina (Museum of Farming Civilisation) and the municipal Antiquarium, guardian of artefacts found at the nearby Umbrian-Etruscan necropolis of Fosso San Lorenzo, datable between the 7th and 4th centuries BC.
Located in the hamlet of Tenaglie, near the Umbrian village of Montecchio, this Italian palazzo for sale is 14 miles from Orvieto, 19 miles from Todi, 31 miles from Perugia and Assisi, which can be reached in less than twenty minutes from the E-45 motorway exit.
Known as the ‘Green Heart of Italy’, Umbria is an up-and-coming region that offers an authentic Italian experience away from the busier tourist destinations in Italy.
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Victorian-Era Cairngorm Cottage on the Historic Mackinac Island, Michigan
A longtime, multi-generational islander describes Cairngorm Cottage as “the best house on the island", and it's not hard to see why.
A longtime, multi-generational islander describes Cairngorm Cottage as “the best house on the island", and it's not hard to see why.
The jewel of the Great Lakes, the historic Mackinac Island is located in Lake Huron, between Michigan’s Upper and Lower peninsula.
Preserved in time, this summer destination attracts thousands of tourists each year, drawn to the scenic island’s car-free streets full of horse-drawn carriages.
The gorgeous Victorian-era cottage was built in 1888 to resemble the island’s infamous Grand Hotel, and offers stunning lake views from its wrap-around porch.
Offered as is, the museum-quality home has been completely renovated and comes with period furnishing collected over a lifetime by the previous owner, who had lived at Cairngorm Cottage for 75 years, since he was 8 years old.
A truly unique home from a bygone era, the 8000-square foot Cairngorm offers 7 bedrooms and 6 baths with beautiful period features throughout with rich wood-panelled detailing with hand-crafter oak and muraled walls.
The remodelled Carriage House provides an additional 2 bedrooms and 2 baths, overlooking the lush grounds with multiple sitting areas, as well as a swimming pool and a hot tub with an outdoor wet bar.
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Charming Italian Villa Set in the Tuscan Hills Near Lucca
The period villa is set in one of the most exclusive areas of Lucca, just a couple of miles from the historic center of the walled city.
The period villa is set in one of the most exclusive areas of Lucca, just a couple of miles from the historic center of the walled city.
The villa features fine period detail throughout, with a large entrance hall with a marble fireplace, a living room which opens out onto the gardens, a dining room with a marble fireplace, and a kitchen with a wood oven and access to the garden.
The 5 bedroom villa offers 4305 square feet of living space spread across two levels, in addition to a vaulted lower level which houses a wine cellar, a tavern with a fireplace, and a billiards room.
Set in 8.15 acres of grounds, the villa is surrounded by olive groves and vineyards, and also comes with a lemon house, and an infinity edge swimming pool with a sauna and change rooms.
An independent caretaker apartment is located in the annex.
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French Chateau in the Dordogne Countryside
The French chateau is surrounded by 19th century formal gardens and is set in the heart of a 64 acre estate, just 25 km from the city of Bergerac in southwest France.
The chateau is surrounded by 19th century formal gardens and set in the heart of a 64 acre estate just 25 km from the city of Bergerac in southwest France.
Beautifully maintained, the period chateau dates back to the 17th and 19th centuries, and was last restored in the 1990s.
The 10 bedroom chateau spans just over 15,000 square feet, with 7 elegantly proportioned principal rooms, including a library, 2 reception rooms, 2 dining rooms, 2 studies, 2 kitchens, and a butler’s pantry.
There is also an opportunity to expand the accommodations with 7 additional bedrooms in the chateau.
The grounds surrounding the French chateau are incredible, with 7 acres of formal gardens complete with a boxwood labyrinth and 300 rose varieties. There are countless rare specimen trees, a walnut grove, and you can even find black truffles in the woodland, under the oak trees.
The bucolic French paradise is complete with an orangerie, a vegetable and herb garden, and an incredible fruit orchard which grows fresh plums, cherries, apples, and figs!
The chateau has a stunning formal entrance with a classical 'Cour d'Honneur' (courtyard) which leads into the property, and through an arched passage to the inner courtyard with a salt water swimming pool and several outbuildings with guest / staff accommodations and stables.
The equestrian property has paddocks and several bridle paths, and there is also a robust local network of trails nearby.
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Luxurious Country Estate Near Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Nestled amidst the breathtaking Tramontana region of Mallorca, the 33 acre estate property is immersed in lush greenery, surrounded by Mediterranean gardens, as well as olive groves, palm trees, and private vineyards.
An incredible finca property on one of the most sought-after destinations in the Balearic islands, this rural country estate (possessió) is set near the traditional village of Puigpunyent on the Western side of the island.
Nestled amidst the breathtaking Tramontana region of Mallorca, the 33 acre estate property is immersed in lush greenery, surrounded by Mediterranean gardens, as well as olive groves, palm trees, and private vineyards.
The Mallorcan finca has been fully reimagined into a bespoke private residence offering nearly 16,000 square feet of living space, arranged around a central courtyard that has been transformed into a garden oasis.
Bathed in natural light thanks to its southwest orientation, the 9-bedroom, 11-bath residence features elegant reception rooms, a large open kitchen.
Renovated with exceptional taste, the luxurious property also offers modern amenities like high-speed internet and indoor and outdoor sound systems, as well as a state-of-the-art home cinema, a wine cellar, and an indoor pool with spa and gym.
Offering panoramic views over the unspoilt countryside, the 200-year-old manor house is surrounded by meticulously landscaped and terraced grounds, and there’s also an outdoor swimming pool and a hot tub.
The rural luxury retreat offers plenty of privacy with a separate guest house on the grounds, along with the option to land a helicopter on the estate.
Within walking distance to restaurants and the village centre of Puigpunyent, and just a 20 minute drive from Palma, this luxurious country estate is a true jewel on the Mallorcan property market.
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