This is real 12th cen. castle in Tuscany, Italy. That it even exists and is beautifully preserved is amazing. It was restored for the first time in 1907 and if you want to know the price, you have to ask, b/c it’s probably outrageous.
The castle (800 sqm) (8,611 sqft) is located in the center of the medieval hamlet, and constitutes one of the four sides of the main square. On the inside (and a small annex) 9 luxury mini-apartments with just as many double (or twin) bedrooms with en suite bathrooms.
How crazy is this? Frescos & carved stone walls perfectly preserved.
And, of course they had to electrify it, put in plumbing, etc. The property is then completed by three independent apartments located in the surrounding hamlet, a gym with dressing room, a garage and some storage rooms.
The interior remains magnificent with lots of the original structure.
Even though it’s split into apts., it still looks like a medieval castle.
Original fireplaces and lots of those wonderful frescos.
Look at this dining hall.
That carved lion.
Then, it starts to get modern at this point in a guest area.
And, it goes full-on cheap tile shower, sauna and elevated toilet.
The first trace of a hamlet, though, dates back to the Langobardic era, just after the fall of the Ostrogothic Kingdom in 553 AD. The medieval castle itself was probably built in the 12th century and in 1385 it was gifted by the owners to the First Florentine Republic (1115-1434 AD) which used it as a defensive fortress in its long war against Siena.
Its position exposed the castle to numerous attacks and pillages. Uh-oh, it wasn’t in the best location- can you imagine being up here, watching attackers and pillagers storm the castle?
The gardens are stunning. But, the worst episode took place in 1528 and the castle suffered heavy damage. Between the 16th and 17th century the castle was rebuilt and the hamlet developed to the extent it is today.
In 1907 the castle was restored, but the architect who worked on the building modified the complex adding several anti-historical traits. The last restoration, which led to the conversion of the building into a luxury hosting activity, took place in 1997.
Here’s a little guest facility that’s very modern. All-in-all, it’s a good restoration.
https://www.captivatinghouses.com/2020/07/23/12th-century-italian-castle-for-sale-in-tuscany-italy/
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MEDITERRANEAN VILLA
MEDITERRANEAN VILLA
| Year: 2022
| Location: Valencia, Spain
| Design: JKDesign
| Visualization: JKDesign
Very green Mediterranean Villa design was created to show you the importance of having a quite even little space in your place. If you're interested in seeing the whole process of making it, here's the link: https://youtu.be/ssLaAxouuqY
I hope you like it!
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Dining Room Kitchen Dining Phoenix
With white walls, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace, and a large trendy photo of a kitchen/dining room combination with medium-toned wood floors and brown floors,
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