Italian Castello near Bologna for sale

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ianthy
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Location: Bologna, Italy

Italian Castello near Bologna for sale

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Once owned by Lucio Dalla as a vacation home, this 15th Century stone built Villa is situated in the beautiful Emilia-Romagna Region of Northern Italy, 17km from the town of Castel San Pietro Terme and just 45kms from Bologna.
Set in 2 hectares on its own hilltop, with stunning 360 degree panoramic views over the Italian countryside, the property is secluded, and tranquil and includes beautiful landscaped gardens, a small vineyard, and several large outside patio areas , a large private swimming pool (15 x 8m) with its own bar area, BBQ and pizza oven.

Totalling 500sqm, it comprises 6 very large bedrooms , 3 bathrooms, a fully equipped gym ( with additional shower)and sauna that could be used as a garage.

There is huge main lounge with apex exposed beams and an internal Romeo and Juliet balcony. A further double height galleried activity/sitting room, a fully fitted large kitchen/dining area with open plan access to a further casual room with a fireplace. On the second floor there is a panoramic room with 360 views and an exterior balcony with views of the surrounding countryside.

The pool area also has an external shower and pool-house with WC/ basin, and a further upstairs dining area. Additional character buildings include a Cantina/ tower (not in use) and a converted church- like stone building currently used for tools and garden equipment.

The castello has a rental history and may suit conversion into a small boutique hotel, B&B or vacation home, guide price €900,000. For more details contact Deanne.leeuk@gmail.com

Click link below for details and photos.
http://www.ownersdirect.co.uk/accommodation/p8030677