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Sicilia, ItalyPrice: 3.500.000 EUROS This stunning castle has been partially restored and is surrounded by beautiful, panoramic views of the southern Sicilian countryside and is set in 500,000 m2 of land. The property has a floor area of 950 m2 and is reached by a private road and gated entrance. Major work is required on the six stone farmhouses and there are barns, 900 m2 of stables and a private church. The property is set i 500,000 m2 of vineyards, olive groves and orchards and has electricity, sewage, water and a clear water traditional well. Situated near to the lake of Santa Rosalia and the picturesque village of San Giacomo and 15 km from the city of Ragusa and 40 km from the new airport at Comiso. Contact: |
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Castle Negova, Steiermark, AustriaPrice: POA This castle is to be found in the hilly countryside near the city of Radgona (Radkersburg). Today, the city's suburb, located on the right side of the Mura River, belongs to Slovenia, whereas Radgona, to the left side, is in Austria (Styria). The castle was built in the twelfth century as a fortress against attacks from Hungarians, and later from Turks. The River Mur is the natural boundary and this wonderful old castle lies on the Slovenian side of the river. It is in a spectacular setting and the Slovenian government who are currently restoring it are looking for suitable partners/investors to bring the castle back to life. The castle would make a fabulous luxury hotel or corporate headquarters and there will be no restrictions on the proposed use of the restored building. Contact: |
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Kaernten, AustriaPrice: POA This historic castle was built in 1080 and renovated from 1981 onwards. It has a preservation order. The main building is 100 m2 plus sundry buildings and is at present used as a restaurant but would be ideal as a company headquarters, event location or luxury private residence. The castle is set in 35 hectares of gardens, forest and woodland and has two hunting lodges, forest house, workshops, garden house and tea house. Situated near Worthersee the property has superb views to the mountains and Lake Worthersee. Contact: |
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Tirol, Salzburg, AustriaPrice: 10,000,000 EUROS Set in the Tyrolean Alps the castle has a 1000 year old tower and is in good condition although does need refurbishing. is absolutely stunning and has a 1000 year old tower and is in good condition but does need refurbishing. Inside are lots of antique touches, many rooms and has lots of open land around it with a lake within the grounds. There is plenty of history with this castle available to prospective purchasers. Contact: |
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Black Falcon DungeonPrice: 1.250.000 EurosThis exceptional set constitutes one of the oldest French witness of feudal times called the Black Falcon Dungeon and it oversees its village and the Indre Valley and is located 10 miles south of Tours in the Centre region. The property is composed of the actual dungeon which was left with four defensive walls, the bulwarks of the surrounding wall with fortifications, defensive towers and ancient underground passages. The lodging house has on the ground floor entrances, living room with chimneys, dining room, kitchen and lavatories and the first floor has three bedrooms and bathroom. The whole area is around five acres and there are terraced gardens that offer pretty views over the surrounding countryside. This site is nowadays open to the public after several years of massive restorations and gets 10,000 visitors per year. It offers important touristic potential and projects that in the long term would allow a great increase of the visitors figures and the whole is listed which will allow its new owner to benefit from large tax discounts. |
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The LionheartLocation: Limousin, FrancePrice: 25,000,000 EUROS This historical monument is set in the green heart of France surrounded by forests, meadow lands, lakes and is ideal for exploring some of the most beautiful regions of France. The chateau is has around 2,500 m2 of surface area and has the Great Knights Hall which is out of this world and there to impress you as you enter this romantic and historical chateau. There are seventeen bedrooms all with en/suite bathrooms, conference room, library, drawing room, dining hall, music room, concert room, home cinema and video room. The professional amenities include large, well equipped kitchen, utility room with walk/in cold room, lift and offices. The chateau has a roof garden, enclosed courtyard, its own chapel and of course we must not forget the dungeons which can tell a story or two. There is central heating throughout, an integrated computer system with connection to the office block, a seven line professional switchboard, voice mail, radio, Internet through satellite and satellite television. The land amounts to 500 acres of which 70% is forest and the rest is meadow lands. There are five ponds, six houses, five stables, office block, a tavern with a drinks licence and a boutique. Steeped in history with past house guests including Madame Pompadour and President de Gaulle, the chateau has many a story to tell, the local legend says that Richard the Lion heart is buried in the grounds, who knows maybe it is true! The chateau is reached in just over one hour from Limoges, it is four hours to Paris, and eight hours to Calais and the Channel Tunnel.  |
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Manoir BretagnePrice: POAA manor house and remnants of a medieval castle with a second six room house set in outstanding medieval gardens, orchard, vegetable gardens, vineyard, lakes and 22 hectare of parkland. The Manor House used to be the outbuilding of the original chateau and has on the ground floor a large room of 126 m2, kitchen, office and further room. The first floor has two bedrooms, bathroom and a large attic and the second floor has three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The property has the remnants of the medieval castle with the dovecote and old kitchen, there are outbuildings, a caretaker’s house and the property is nicely located in southern Brittany 12 km away from a town with all amenities and is in the middle of an elegant park in a peaceful area.  |
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Chateau Lac de CygnesThis marvellous historic chateau is 150 km west of Paris and set in the countryside in a 80 hectare high quality park surrounded by woods, land and meadows. The chateau and park are listed under the additional list of historic monuments. The chateau has 1500 m2 of living space and is a good general condition and is composed of a magnificent reception room with an outstanding entrance hall and a double staircase, a 120 m2 sitting room, dining room, music room, library, billiard room, kitchen, eleven en-suite bedrooms, other bedrooms, bathrooms and chapel. The interior decoration is exceptional with marble floors or Versailles parquet flooring, wall paintings, panelings and magnificent marble fireplaces and has the benefit of oil fired central heating. Outside is a caretaker’s house, garage, workshop, hunting meeting house and a kiosk. The 80 hectares are made up of a 20 hectare listed park, partly landscaped, partly formal, 40 hectares of rented land and meadows and 20 hectares of woods. A beautiful 2 hectare pond, a river makes its way through the park and the nearest town is Perche.  Contact: |
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Brenne FortressThis remarkable chateau overlooks a small valley in a region full of architectural beauties 340 km south west of Paris and 2 km away from a charming village. This 11th century fortress is made of central body flanked by three impressive towers and has undertaken fine restoration works and has been elevated to modern comforts. There is an entrance hall, large sitting room, dining room, office, kitchen and a stone spiral staircase leading up to six en-suite bedrooms. At the top of the keep is a terrace overlooking the beautiful surrounding countryside and there are nice vaulted cellars. The outbuildings include a lovely second house with three comfortable apartments nicely restored and comfortably equipped as is the chateau itself, an artist workshop, large garages and barns. The chateau is set in 4.5 hectares of land with woods and meadows and has the benefit of oil fired central heating and is a short drive from the airport at Poitiers. Contact:  |
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Château Bussière, Touraine, FranceThe castle's name comes from the Marquis de Bussière of the Maussabré family who lived there for four centuries, up until 1936. Maussabré was the name of an ancestor, a knight who was mutilated during the crusades and whose companions then called le mal sabré (badly hacked with a sabre) which later became Maussabré. The castle was first mentioned in 1234, probable date of its construction, in the archives of the city of Tours. Refurbished during the Renaissance, its decorative elements reveal the magnificence of the period, as shown, for instance, in the exceptional bands containing the medallions. The slate roof is in perfect condition and has been regularly checked and repaired in true traditional manner. It also contains handsome architectural elements, typical of the Renaissance. The castle still has many traces of the 13th century. The property consists of thirty hectares (roughly 70 acres) of cleared woods and fields all around the buildings. The Château is situated in the southern part of the Touraine area, 250 kms from Paris via the A10 motorway. The closest station is Tours St Pierre des Corps which is one hour away from Paris on the express TGV train, and 55 mins from Roissy airport. It is one hour away from both Poitiers and Tours Nord airports (with a direct Tours to London flight). The closest town is 5kms away and has an International school. The main building has two round towers on either side, originating from the 15th century. Galleries run from one to the other on two floors and with three arches; there is a magnificent spiral staircase dating from the 14th century leading past the murther holes from where the archers shot arrows with their crossbows. In the East wing, the oldest one, there is now an office with a window which formerly used to be the entrance via a port cullis. The ground floor has a superb gallery with seven arches on one side and on the other, a series of reception rooms. The floors are covered with ancient flagstones and the formal drawing room has a Versailles parquet floor with a “rose des vents” design. All the reception rooms have Renaissance fireplaces. In the 19th century, the chapel in which the famous French author Alfred de Vigny was christened, was transformed into a white-stone main stairway which leads to the first floor, to the gallery that has a marble floor with various patterns à l’italienne and bedrooms on one side. The four large bedrooms have kept their former characteristics, i.e. doors leading from one room to another without having to use the gallery. The Royal suite, traditionally maintained in case the king paid a visit, is separate, in the West wing. On the eastern side of the gallery are two bedrooms and a large suite. All the floors are covered with elaborate 18th century tiles. The ceilings have beams and some are magnificently painted. The walls of the whole house are covered with beautiful materials from Braquenier or P.Frey or silks made specially in Lyons for the Château. Six main reception rooms, one of them with the Versailles parquet flooring: a dining room, a Chinese sitting room (with a guest toilet in a tower), a television room and an office. A large kitchen (part of it in a tower), a large pantry, and a hunt (sitting) room with an exit. In this room, there is a trapdoor in the floor (hydraulically operated) leading to the 12th century cellar and underground passages. There are also stairs leading to a two-roomed apartment with a kitchenette, shower and toilet, for the staff. In the basement, there is a boiler-room with two huge Wissman boilers, a linen-room, toilet and exit. Water comes entirely from three wells connected to a source dating back to the Middle Ages. On the first floor there are 5 bedrooms with 4 bathrooms and two shower-rooms, 5 toilets, and dressing-rooms. The two bedrooms (one of them with a toilet in the tower) of the Master suite are separated by a bathroom and dressing- room. West wing: 2 bedrooms with bathrooms and toilets. One large suite with a bedroom, sitting-room, dressing-room, shower-room, toilet and kitchenette. The bedrooms and some of the towers have Renaissance fireplaces. The bathroom walls are tiled with hand made tiles. All the materials used for the bedrooms are of top quality. The attic is in perfect condition, with the ancient frame and the towers, the machiolations, walkways and even facilities of the period! Price: 4 million euros Contact: john |
    Outside, is a 19th century building used as a garage for two cars with a comfortable 45-metre apartment above. Stables containing two boxes are attached. Behind is the pool-house with a toilet, swimming-pool machinery and a heated swimming-pool with palm-trees along a stone alley. Very dreamlike. There is a large stone table under the mulberry trees where one can have meals listening to the fountain playing and drinking icy water straight from the source! The park can be lit up at night; the huge entrance gate (surmounted with the crown of the marquis) is opened and closed by remote control. In the second stables (150 square metres) there are four large boxes, a hot-water shower for the horses, a solarium, old-style tack-room and grooming quarters. The tennis-court has temporarily been converted into a 40 x 20 metre outdoor riding school. An 18th century farm, visible from the drawing-room windows has been restored on the outside only and has a 200 square-metre surface. At the bottom of the fields is a small lake fed by a source discovered in the Middle Ages. The entire property is in perfection condition. It is a main residence,constantly maintained at top level standards. One can move into this Château with no more than one’s personal effects, which is extremely rare. |
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Chateau Joncasses, South West FranceChateau Joncasses is a unique property built some 20 years ago by its artist, sculptor owner and provides a beautiful family home or business opportunity. Accessed through pillars and via a tree lined drive, it is in a very private, secluded location of 50 acres with formal gardens, natural woodland and meadows. Set over four floors the chateau has flexible accommodation providing nine double bedrooms, five en-suite, two further bathrooms and a cloakroom. A large salon with a four door opening to a well fitted kitchen/breakfast room is accessed from the spacious hall with kited stairs and this also has doors to a round study/library and the lower ground floor, where a unique round wine cellar/bar area and laundry room can be found.Outside there are balustraded staircases and terraces around the pool and the dome covered jacuzzi. Formal gardens lead to a six hole target golf course and areas of woodland. Off the main drive is the sports complex of over 4,000 sq ft which includes a gym, badminton court and areas for table tennis, pool etc. A three bedroomed, newly constructed apartment some way from the chateau has its own access/parking with landscaped gardens and pool (currently under construction). In addition there is a further one bedroomed apartment (also under construction). Areas of the grounds can be further developed and planning permission is under application obtained for a 3 bedroomed drive-through entrance lodge. The chateau is currently occupied mainly by the owners but rented during the summer providing substantial annual income. However there are alternative business options by renting the apartment/s, or these could provide separate family or staff accommodation. See: http://www.chateaujoncasses.com  PRICE: £1,100,000 (Would also consider exchange for detached, period property in UK in £400 - £700,000 range with cash adjustment.) Contact: lynne.halliday@btopenworld.com |
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Gran Canaria, Islas CanariasTengo en venta un castillo en España obra de los siglos XVIII y XIX en perfecto estado de conservación, con 2.500m2 cubiertos más 40.000 m2 de bosque, excelente ubicaciónPrecio: 6.900.000 euros. Contact: Tel. +34922138840- móvil +34607874347 Canary IslandsI have a thirteenth century castle in Spain in perfect state of conservation, with 2.500m2 covered area plus 40.000 m2 woodland, excellent location.Price: 6.900.000 euros. Contact: Tel. +34922138840- Mobile +34607874347  |
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Alsace, FrancePrice: 10.500.000€A completely renovated castle dating from the 19th century with 1350 m2 living space and usuable floor space of 900 m2 available. The chateau was built in 1830 and was fully renovated and equipped in 1991 bringing it up to modern day standards. Used at presnet as a company headquarters and 4* hotel with luxury rooms and suites for 24 guests. There are also particular rooms for meetings, and the castle has all imaginable luxuries. Surrounded by 40 ha of former hunting grounds with registered hunting rights in a reserve of 12,000 m2 with wild game, pheasants and hares. There is also a vineyard with 2,000 vines, golf driving range and course, two tennis courts, two large, heated swimming pools and private airfield with 800 m runway. The castle has its own private chapel, caretaker’s house, coachman’s house, stabling, garage and four annexes. This exceptional property is like nothing else and so extraordinarily special and only one hour from Paris situated near to Dijon in Burgundy. |
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Baden-Wuerttemberg, GermanyPrice: $4 MILLIONThis fairytale castle built in 1531 is located only minutes from the Munich-Stuttgart autobahn and just over one hour to Munich airport. Situated on the riverside the castle has four towers, ample living area on all floors including living rooms, kitchens, a number of bedrooms, large wine cellar and vast attic. In a beautifully manicured park with pastures for horses, a fresh water spring, stables, a hunting lodge and various outbuildings. A splendid property fit for a King or ideal to convert to a corporate retreat, boutique hotel or luxury spa.  |
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Sachsen, GermanyPrice: 8.000.000 EUROSThe total floor space of the castle is about 9000 sq ft not including other buildings which go with this complex such as a 7000 sq ft convention hall. The castle has a breakfast buffet, wine bar, terraces, internet, TV and phones in every room and VIP facilities. There is a sports hall, tennis court, sauna, Jacuzzi and table tennis and the activities of the castle include horse riding, cycling, BBQ facilities and biking. For the businessman there are fax/photocopy facilities, a business center with euro standard conference technology with overhead projector and flip-charts, a video-beamer, board-fax, PC room with 20 working stations and a conference room with three 3 room for interpreters. In addition there are three internet work stations in the wine bar therefore allowing worldwide information everywhere. |
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Baden-Wurttemberg, GermanyPrice: 4.900.000€Stunning castle once owned by Napoleon Bonaparte. The castle is situated right on the lakeside in its own grounds with ancient trees, water springs and breathtaking views onto the Swiss Alps. This romantic and historic castle, dating from the early 17th century, was once the home of the adopted daughter of Napoleon Bonaparte & the Queen of Holland Directly on the shore of Lake Constance this historic castle has had a number of famous owners in addition to Hortense de Beauharnais, until it changed hands again 1988 and the current owner finished the extensive restoration work in 1998. Set in 7,000m2 of parkland with some of the sequoia trees being over 250 years old, the views of the Swiss Alps are stunning. The ground floor has six reception rooms, lake terrace and many other rooms, whilst on the first floor are eight+ rooms and the second floor has six bedrooms, bathrooms, further rooms and terraces. The antique furniture and chandeliers are available to purchase under separate negotiations. The castle would be perfect for an international cookery school, 5* boutique hotel, wonderful private residence just to name a few uses. It is a 5 minute drive to the Swiss border and a 50 km drive to the International airport at Zurich, with the ski resort of St Moritz 90 minutes away. |
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Umbria, ItalyPrice: P:O:AThere is an existing blueprint to develop the buildings into a compound of 32 independent luxury residences. It is possible to access the property from three different locations thus the development of independent luxury residences is relatively easy. The main villa has several independent entrances with various rooms communicating from inside. The lovely gardens allow for a variety of solutions offering outstanding views to independent units. The other buildings have a number of separate entrances and windows on various levels as well and could easily be converted into independent units. Currently the volume of the buildings is about 16,500 cubic meters. The property sits on top of a hill 350 m2 above sea level surrounded by tall and ancient trees which hide it from the road. There is a 400 m2 driveway and the estate joins an extensive state owned park which includes a riding center. The vineyard was planted in 1973 and include the following varieties, 400 Trebbiano vines, 122 Verdello vines, 102 Malvasia vines, 34 Grechetto vines and 34 Drupeccio. The yearly production started out at around 50 quintals, approximately 5.5 tons but due to lack of irrigation and generally warmer summers in the last 15 years production has leveled at around 3 tons of exceptionally good quality grapes. The olive groves have been neglected in the last few years and is used by the current caretakers to produce olive oil as they see fit with the only obilgation being to provide the owners with extra virgin olive oil for their family use. This amazing borgo is located just 12 kms from the Orvieto exit on highway A1 which is the backbone of north-south travel in Italy. The back road reaching Bagni di Orvieto is in excellent condition and has very little traffic. Downtown historic Orvieto is 10/15 minutes away by car and Rome is reached in around 45 minutes, Florence in under one hour and Tuscany around one and half hours. A detailed history is available from the current owner.  |
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Toscana, ItalyPrice: P.O.A This superb castle originates from the 10th century and has been very carefully restored and is now a luxury residence with seven bedrooms and a recognized wine-producing firm with cutting edge cellars of 1000 m2, two restaurants and elegant wine-tasting room. The restaurant offers typical high quality Tuscan cooking and has a wonderful scenic terrace on the vineyards. The property has 51 hectares of land with 17 ha of DOCG and ITG vineyards and 5 ha olive grove. The total production of wine is 60.000/100.000 bottles among Chianti Classico DOCG, Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG and 2 Super Tuscans IGT wines as well as 2 types of Grappa, an excellent Vin Santo and olive oil, all with a recognized own label. In 2001 a new forefront winery was inaugurated with sophisticated and modern wine-making equipment. |
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Toscana, ItalyPrice: 5,000,000 EUROSThe property consists of two living areas connected by a garden of approximately 1500 m2 and five terraces. The main building has a magnificent triple height living room with original exposed walls and ceilings and has a lovely deep veined marble floor. The living space has a wood-burning fireplace and two doors to the various terraces and gardens, it offers a perfect place for entertaining. A specially designed circular staircase leads up to the master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and across a bridge to the studio where there is direct access to its own terrace. This in turn leads up to the 360 degrees "look-around" terrace above the studio and also into the garden and swimming pool areas. A garden of about one acre is planted with fruit trees and is set in a series of terraces with flowering shrubs, roses, and also contains shady grassed areas and terracotta pots. The gardens are easy to maintain with an accent on mature trees and shrubs. The property is surrounded by an antique wall and by olive groves and the living areas are centered in the gardens and terraces, there is also a vegetable garden. |
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Alsace, FrancePrice: 5.830.000€This historical property with 4,000 m2 of living space is classed as a Historical Monument and was built, maintained and restored to its original splendour and is set within a 17 ha park. The chateau has reception rooms large enough to hold 300 people, a large apartment, caretaker’s lodge and an old water tower. The magnificent grounds are absolutely beautiful with lawns, flowers, many trees, workshops, stables and carriage sheds. |
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Bourgogne, FrancePrice: $7,033,000 The chateau has recently been restored and now has all the modern comforts whilst retaining the originality and character of this q9th century property. The chateau is 1000 m2 built with seventeen bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms, lots of living rooms, kitchen, and a huge wine store that has been transformed into a 600 people reception room. Set in 20 hectares of woods and meadows with a keeper´s house, swimming pool and tennis court, this magnificent property would make anyone proud to call it "home". For all these items please contact me initially and I will forward your requests for further info. |
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