Thread: Historic 12th Century Medieval Castle For Sale in Northern Italy

Wow seems to be Million dollar deal
May I know who lived in this castle?well it look pretty brittle to me,may I know the condition?

Unfortunately my link to the website explaining more about this property was removed. The castle is in habitable condition and has been used as a private residence.

Here is the full info from my website:

This beautiful historic medieval castle is located in the picturesque Langhe Hills in the heart of Piemonte (Piedmont). The castle offers commanding views over the village and countryside, yet remains private and protected by it's surrounding walls. Located in the Langhe region of Piemonte in Northern Italy, famous for its wines (Barolo and Barbaresco), cheeses and the Tartufo Bianco di Alba (white truffle). One of the most unique properties on the market today, the sale of this castle also includes two additional houses located on the property and over 3,000 antique collectible treasures; including many 15th and 16th century paintings, antique furniture, tapestries and much more.
History
This castle is styled in the traditional Italian medieval fortress architecture. It was built in the twelfth century by the Marquis Del Carretto, a local feudal lord. It was largely rebuilt in the 16th century and was owned by the House of the Savoy in the 18th century. The castle underwent another renovation completed in 1731 and was sold by Carl Emmanuel III to his minister. The castle was previously owned by the Savoia royal family since 1726. After the second World War it was used as a summer college for the professional agricultural school of Cuneo and is currently under private ownership and has been beautifully restored with its past history and period furnishings carefully preserved.

The position and beauty of this Castle dominates the surrounding village area. It is thought that the Castle was built in the style of a residence rather than for defense purposes and consequently enjoys a park and garden area.
Accommodations & Features
In recent years, the castle was has been modernized and restored. The three-story castle is over 2,700 square meters in size and has 36 rooms. It features a courtyard, chapel, prison and stone Cantinas (wine cellars). The architectural details inside feature high vaulted ceilings with original frescos. There are several fireplaces on each floor and the entire castle has been connected to the local gas utility. A garden and parkland are also located on the site. The castle is also very secure and is equipped with a alarm system linked directly to the police barracks less than 100 yards from the castle.
The property the castle is located on is about 5,000 square meters and come with two houses that need restoration. The houses can accommodate up to 10 rooms each and are both 200 square meters and include a garden, meadows and a courtyard.
The Castle itself is in excellent order and provides immediately habitable accommodation. Besides a private residence, the castle can also be converted to a hotel, resort or spa. It is possible to change the inside of the castle to suit your requirements.
In addition there are attractive stone buildings surrounding one of the courtyard areas which provide an interesting opportunity to design and restore an additional 300-350 sqm of space. Also included in the sale is a natural stone Piemontese house for restoration. This house is attached to the church and backs onto the parkland of the Castle. The flat courtyard, parkland and terraces are suitable for a swimming pool.

Region & Demographics
The village lies about 30 kilometers from the town of Alba and has about 400 residents. The famous Langhe (Langa in its Italian spelling) wine growing region of Piemonte lies to the south of its capital Alba. Langhe is near the French-Italian border and is an important tourist area. The region is famous for it's wines, cheeses and truffles. It is characterized by rolling hills, vineyards and winding roads which deliver breath taking scenery around every corner. The Langhe area of Piemonte is becoming a popular location for holiday homes and accordingly the prices of property for sale are now increasing.
Tourists world wide come here to follow the wine trail through the typical areas of Dolcetto d'Alba, Barbera d'Alba and Nebbiolo d'Alba. The Langa is also home to the truffle festival held in Alba during October. Each year for about a month and a half Alba is transformed and becomes the world market for truffles. Piazza Bianca hosts up to forty different stands all trading in this sought after commodity.
Barolo known throughout the world for its wine is 15 Km's from Alba. Both Barolo and nearby Grinzane Cavour both host regional wine cellars.
Serralunga has a beautiful castle while Monforte and La Morra will entertain you with their panoramic landscapes and famous restaurants. The countless rows of vines are the home to bunches of black Nebbiolo grapes with are used in the production of Barolo wine.

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To the east of Alba along the right bank of the River Tanaro one finds Barbaresco, home to Barbaresco wine again made from the Nebbiolo grape. This area includes the two towns of Treiso and Neive which is known as the town of four wines: Barbaresco, Dolcetto, Barbera and Moscato.

Ascending the hills south of Alba one notices a drastic change in scenery with the vineyards being replaced by hazelnuts, woods and meadows. Here scattered are many traditional stone houses (rustico) some beautifully restored in sympathy with the area and others left to deteriorate waiting for a new owner to restore them to their former glory.

Villages in the Upper Langhe or Alta Langa worth visiting include Bergolo , Perletto, Monesiglio, Prunetto and Saliceto.

Travel
The castle is about 30 km from the city of Alba, the capital of the Langhe.
The castle is about 122 km from Turin (less than 2 hours by car) and about 120 km from the border with France.
The castle is about one hour by car from the sea of Liguria.

Location: Distance (km): Duration (minutes): Bergamo Airport 226 km 2 hours 48 minutes Nice Airport (FRANCE) 209 km 2 hours 34 minutes Milan Malpensa Airport 195 km 2 hours 30 minutes Milan Linate Airport 179 km 2 hours 13 minutes Torino Caselle Airport 128 km 2 hours 36 minutes Genoa Airport 110 km 1 hour 31 minutes

Summary
This is a unique opportunity to purchase a castle with historical importance in The Langhe. This castle is fully restored and habitable. The current owner owns the property free and clear with no liens on the property and no legal problems with the land. The current owner at this time would prefer to sell the castle as a fully furnished estate which includes all the historic treasures, antiques, artwork, etc.

The castle can be visited anytime by appointment. You may bring along an expert to evaluate and appraise the items located in the castle. Items included in the purchase of this castle are over 3,000 antique items, furnishings and artwork. There are over 600 paintings, with approximately half of these paintings believed to date back to between the 15th and 18th centuries. There are also hundreds of items ranging from books, silverware, china, musical instruments as well as antique furniture.

All I can say is W O O O O O O O O O W, that is really beautiful! How cool!