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 (2).JPG) |  | A hilltop castle dating from 1170 towering above a pretty village set in 48 hectares of wood, orchard and meadows. In addition to the main house there are two guest houses.The castle is a listed building and now a nunnery | | |
 | | This historic estate set in eight hectares of land with 1000 olive tress, small vineyard and woods was once a monastery of the Vallombrosiani and dates back to the XIV century. The main building has been fully restored and has been turned into five apartments but very easily can go back to become a superior private residence full of stone stairs, oak beams and with large, open fireplaces. The property is in a wonderful panoramic position immersed in a faunal restocking park and there is a possibility to purchase also a menage in panoramic position consisting of ten stables, loggia, club house, hay store and seven hectares of pastureland, olive grove and woods for an additional amount. | | |
 (Custom).JPG) | | Situated in one of the most beautiful places in Tuscany the Ancient Benedictine Residence dates from 1600 and has been totally restored. The residence is comprised of six apartments and six double rooms, there is a restaurant used for banquets, weddings etc and all is set in 2.5 hectares of land. | | |
 (Custom).jpg) | | A 13th century convent that was restored in the 14th century and completely renovated by the present owners in 2000. The villa has six bedrooms and bathrooms, kitchen, two living rooms, laundry rooms and cellars. Set in 3,000 m2 of grounds with large swimming pool and 19 km from Perugia. | | |
 (2).jpg) | | A former convent retaining much original character with land, swimming pool, a recently restored three bedroom house, plus outbuildings and substantial cantina area. The convent was built in the early 12th century and was originally a resting place for pilgrim’s on the Canterbury to Rome Pilgrim’s Way. Remains of this road actually run underneath the archway. The convent has been sympathetically restored and the main house offers ample accommodation with a central living area featuring an original fireplace and French doors to the covered loggia. Set around the stone flagged courtyard there is also a restored three bedroom house, stone barns and spacious cantina areas. The swimming pool has lovely views over the olive groves to the countryside beyond. | | |
 (2).jpg) | | La Pregheira is a recently restored former monastery founded in the 1100's, a luxury country house, church and cottage. All the properties are fully furnished and decorated in traditional style with antique furniture and set in well maintained garden. There is a swimming pool, parking areas and sheltered terraces and full time staff go with the property. | | |
 (2).jpg) | | Just 10 km from the centre of Florence, ll Monastero Fiorentino has been dominating the valley below for over four centuries. The property, which is of great historical value, consists of the Monastery, built on three floors and is set in nine hectares of land spread over three levels, following the gentle slope of the hill. The building is U-shaped with loggia on the ground floor, covered terrace on the first floor and is surrounded by cloisters. There is also a chapel and crypt. | | |
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 (2).jpg) | | Around one thousand years ago the Monastero della Luna was an ancient hermitage belonging to the Clarisse Order and it lies in an secluded location immersed in a magical atmosphere inspiring peace and serenity. The complex is made up of the Tower on four floors and consisting of a ground floor suite with independent entrance and various accommodation on the other floors. Beyond the courtyard is the Abbesses Apartment, a large dwelling on two levels with accommodation with separate entrances. The Clarisse Order Dwelling has also been converted into accommodation, the basement is currently a convention hall and wellness center. The Sant'Angelo Church is situated within the hamlet in the area originally called Edidola and is currently used as a library and workshop. La Canonica adjoins the church and is spread over two levels hosting two independent dwellings. The Monastery is set in approximately ninety of surrounding land with swimming pool and is just 5 minutes from the artistic town of Spoleto and within easy traveling distance of Todi, Perugia, Florence and Rome. | | |
 (2).jpg) | | The Monastero Francigeno was once a hermitage and sits in a hilltop position dominating since one thousand years the Tuscan landscape all the way to the magical Castle Monteriggori. The main building has been converted into thirteen self-contained apartments with six bedrooms and fourteen bathrooms, living rooms and cooking areas. In the west wing is a church still used to celebrate ceremonies and just past the courtyard is an annexe. The property is set in 36.5 hectares planted with vines, olive groves and mixed coppice's and close to the Monastery are charming and well tended gardens leading to a swimming pool. The estate is located in the heart of Tuscany just 10 minutes from Siena, 53km from Florence and 79 km from the sea in wonderful countryside with stunning unspoilt views. | | |
.jpg) | | After starting life as a convent during the 1600’s the convent was then turned into a manor house in the middle of 1700. The ground floor has apartment, lounge, bedroom, kitchen and bathroom. On the first floor is a master apartment consisting of sitting room, dining room, studio, two bedrooms, kitchen and bathroom. The second floor has seven bedrooms, two bathrooms, lounge/kitchen and a small studio. The side wing hosts ceremonies and meetings and has a large room with independent access, kitchen, dining room, disabled person’s bathroom. Set in one hectare of land with private chapel. | | |
 (2).jpg) | | Two classic farmhouses originally built as a monastery in the XV century on two floors and constructed from natural stone. The farmhouses can be bought separately or if bought as a single unit the properties can be connected by making an opening on the ground floor and/or re-using an existing opening on the first floor. The first unit is nearly complete and has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, living room, and kitchen and a garden of about 2,500 m2.
The second property is already completed and has kitchen, living room, three bedrooms, three bathrooms and around 2,350 m2 of gardens.
Panzano is located in the Chianti area 28 kms from the Florence South Motorway exit and 31 kms from Siena in the province of Firenze | | |
 (2).jpg) | | The palace once belonged to the Piccolomini's family, one of the most important aristocratic linegages of Siena and was built in 1700. The palace was restored in the 1970s' and includes an ex-convent with cloisters, outbuildings and is set on the outskirts of Siena itself. The land produces high quality Chianti and olive oil and there are beautiful gardens and a fish reservoir, service quarters, two farms and further buildings. | | |
 (2).jpg) | | This is an ancient abbey transformed into a secluded stone villa with the original choir hall restored with great care retaining the ancient features. The villa is comprised of two independent apartments, the main one is on two floors with the ground floor having a gym. There is also a cottage, annexe, two garages and a silo and is set in approximately 5,000 m2 of land with olive groves, productive vineyard and a panoramic swimming pool. Situated in romantic, countryside with Assisi on the horizon in the province of Perugia. | | |
 (2).jpg) | | This 12th century former Bishops´residence has an altar in the living room and is in need of a lot of renovation work for which there are various plans drawn up. The property is in 70 acres of land mainly meadows and is on four/five floors with a total of twenty four rooms, eight of which are bedrooms. The property is situated in the province of Massa-Carrra near to Pontremoli.
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 (2).jpg) | | The property is located in the municipality of Sovicille 20 km from Siena and is inside the national park of Montagnola Senese and its situation, on top of a hill, offers wonderful views over the Tuscan countryside.
The property dates back to the 13th century and was originally a monastery and is fully restored maintaining its original features and materials and is now eleven independent apartments set in 70, 000 m2 of land. | | |
 (2).jpg) | | An ancient Benedictine residence dating from the 1600 century that has been fully restored. The property is composed of six apartments and six double rooms and has a restaurant used for banquets, weddings etc. Set in 2.5 hectares of land in one of hte most magnificent places in Tuscany. | | |
 (2).jpg) | | A former convent dating from 1700 located within in its own 6,000 m2 parkland and home to one of the best known restaurants in the area. The property is under "Belle Arte" and a project exists for the conversion of the rooms into accommodation. There is a covered veranda, wine cellars, loft areas, owners apartment, internal courtyard with private car park and the wings of the property contains two kitchens, one for the restaurant and one for banquets for 300 covers. Situated 25 km from Parma, 30 km from Reggio Emilia and within easy traveling distance to Milan this superb property will make a 5 star hotel in the right hands. | | |
 (2).jpg) | | A 17th century parish church on three floors built in white & pink stone and two cottages surrounded by about one hectare of estate land. The property has in the basement a cellar and laundry room, the ground floor has large living room, dining room, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom, and the first floor has three large bedrooms with en-suites. The two cottages were formerly farm buildings and consist of living room and kitchen, one cottage has two bedrooms & bathroom and the other cottage has one bedroom & bathroom. The complex is on the top of a hill with a 360 degree view and the land extends to around 10,000 m2 entirely fenced in with 2,000 m2 of garden, orchard, olive grove, woodland and there is a large swimming pool. The whole complex is in excellent condition and no work is required and is situated 15 km from Perugia & Lake Trasimeno, 35 km from Assisi & 30 km from Perugia airport. | | |
 (2).jpg) | | This former abbey was originally built in the 16th century and is set on a hillside in the most peaceful and secluded environment. Totally restored full of love and keeping many of the original features. Set in 7,000 m2 of olive groves, sunflowers and a vineyard with the medieval towns of Umbria scattered around. An absolute gem in this mystical area that is ITALY. | | |
 (2).jpg) | | Historical villa which has been beautifully restored by the owners and has seven double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, a single bedroom and two further shower rooms. The original property was a small monastery and each wing of the house is named after its original use. The private chapel is a wonderful place to relax. There are panoramic views over the Le Marche countryside from this gorgeous villa. | | |
 (2).JPG) | | Villa Meldola is located within a park of about two hectares in the town of Meldola, 1 km. from Rocca delle Caminate. The entire property consists of a large main villa, a former monastery, whose foundations and some parts of it date back to 1100, gatekeeper’s house, chapel, large garages, stables and large heated swimming pool. | | |
 (2).jpg) | | Listed building in the main square of the village of Lloret de Vista Alegre, which was an old convent for an order of Dominican monks. Its position next to the council offices, church and main square make this an ideal property to convert into a small hotel, art gallery or stunning private residence.
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