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.jpg) |  | A deconsecrated Anglican church in the historic town of Anapolis Royal built in 1892 and renovated in 2006 into a warm and comfortable home. The front entrance has a bedroom and washroom and the altar now houses the kitchen. The main area of the church has a living area and dining space and above is a spacious loft with master bedroom and en-suite bathroom. A small room at the back has been added on to create additional living space. The home is on approximately 1/3 acre of land. | | |
 (2).jpg) | | A magnificent old hunting castle dating from the 19th century with all imaginable luxuries, a private airfield, a vineyard, golf-driving-range, tennis court, two heated swimming pools and much, much more.
The chateau was built in 1830 and was fully renovated and equipped with the newest technology in 1991 and is at present a 4* hotel.
The chateau contains a bistro, two restaurants and a hunting lodge and offers luxury rooms and suites for 24 guests. The castle is surrounded by 400,000 m2 of former hunting grounds and has about 12,000 m2 of registered hunting rights with wild game, peacocks and pheasants.
In addition there is a chateau chapel, garages, outbuilding and a caretaker´s house.
Situated near Dijon with its own motorway exit in Burgundy just one hour from Paris. | | |
 (2).jpg) | | This remarkable chateau overlooks a small valley in a region full of architectural beauties 340 km south west of Paris. This 11th century fortress has three impressive towers and has undertaken restoration work and has an entrance hall, large sitting room, dining room, office, kitchen and a stone spiral staircase leads up to six en-suite bedrooms. At the top of the keep is a terrace overlooking the surrounding countryside and there are also nice vaulted cellars. The outbuildings include a lovely second house with three comfortable apartments, an artist workshop, large garages, chapel and barns, and the property is set in 4.5 hectares of land with woods and meadows and is a short drive from the airport at Poitiers. | | |
 (2).jpg) | | This historical castle was once owned by Layfette and has many original features and is set in 5.50 hectares of parkland and gardens in the Loire Valley 35 km from the town of Tours. The ground floor of the castle has entrance, two sitting rooms, library, dining room, study, kitchen, bathroom and WC. On the first floor are six bedrooms, four bathrooms and a laundry room and on the second floor are a further four bedrooms, bathroom and large attic. The east wing of the chateau has six main rooms connected to the main chateau by private access. | | |
 (2).jpg) | | This beautiful chateau is in a remarkable state of preservation and dates from the XVIII and XIX centuries and is set in 35 hectares with a stunning park, canal, woods, meadows and a number of outbuildings including a chapel with a beautifully decorated altar. The chateau has large and small living room, billiard room, dining room, kitchen, office, nine bedrooms and six bathrooms and in wings there are four independent lodges.
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 (2).JPG) | | A beautiful chateau set in 5.85 acres of manicured grounds with 360o degree views of the Luberon. The chateau is on five levels and includes a basement with an apartment, five wineries, wine cellar, two reception rooms, a chapel, three suites, eight rooms with private bathrooms, service apartment and various other rooms. The second floor is still to be developed and an architects project exists for the conversion. | | |
 (2).jpg) | | The chateau was built in the 15th century and extended during the 18th and 19th centuries and is set in a sdeven hectare park with two ponds. The chateau has two entrances, small kitchen, living room, dining room, study seven bedrooms, five bathrooms and attic. Outside is an adjoining ancient chapel, stables, garages and sheds and is situated a short drive from the town of Nantes. | | |
 (2).jpg) | | An ancient commander's residence surrounded by 89 hectares of land and meadows near the Loire River. This rare property has been carefully restored and is comprised of an entrance, two sitting rooms, a dining room, billiard room and kitchen on the ground floor and upstairs are three bedrooms, bathrooms and an attic. Outside is a three room caretaker's house, garage, large barns, isolated farmhouse and a superb 12th century chapel listed as a historic monument, | | |
 (2).jpg) | | An exceptional and rare estate this fortified castle has been superbly restored offering every modern comfort without losing any of the original and period features of this historic monument. The chateau is situated in the green heart of France surrounded by oak and chestnut forests and is ideally located for exploring the beautiful areas of Limousin, Charente, Dordogne and the Lot. The chateau is steeped in history, according to local legends Richard the Lion heart is buried in the grounds, and in more recent times Madame Pompadour and President de Gaulle have been among the house guests. The chateau has seventeen bedrooms, conference room, professional kitchen, drawing room, dining room, Great Knights hall, chapel, dungeon and so much more. Set in 500 acres of which part is forest and part meadow lands, there are stables, office block, tavern with drinks licence and a boutique. | | |
 (2).jpg) | | This superb property is composed of the partially listed priory, four rooms adjoining the priory and forming a wing, an outstanding listed chapel dating from the 11th and 14th centuries and outbuildings. The priory has small and large living rooms, dining room, kitchen, four bedrooms, bathroom and further rooms plus an attic for conversion. The property is set in one hectare of lovely gardens and is situated at the exit to a village around 20 km from Angers. | | |
 (2).jpg) | | An absolutely remarkable, historic property set in a magnificent park and consists of a beautiful 19th century mansion, an old 15th century chateau whose ruins date back to the War of Vendee and a converted chapel, four bedroom caretaker´s house, stables barns and greenhouses. The property is set in meadows, woods and has two enormous ponds and is close to the famous Puy du Fou and near to the town of Chole. | | |
 | | A beautifully restored 19th century former church that has been converted into a charming and unique residence situated in Ballintogher. The property has main room, kitchen, two bedrooms and two bathrooms. This unique and gorgeous property is a real gem and lends itself to any commercial enterprise, and would make a perfect restaurant or perhaps an antique showroom. | | |
 (2).JPG) | | Clonlost House is a former church with a large rear extension which has been renovated to a very high standard over the past few years. Throughout the property there are many original, fantastic features and the modern extension blends into the Gothic style of the existing building. | | |
.jpg) | | Feighcullen church is a beautiful Gothic building built in 1829 and listed as part of Ireland´s Architectural Heritage. Wherever you look the building has an abundance of very striking features from the graceful entrance door, an imposing belfry with beautiful steeple and four matching smaller steeples. The property is situated on a 3/4 acre site and is ideal for a variety of uses including a fantastic private residence, gallery or studio and is close to the famous Curragh and is a pleasant drive from the beautiful city of Dublin. | | |
.jpg) | | A former chapel dating from the 19th century which has been tastefully restored and is located in a pretty wooded setting close to Bantry Bay. There is a spiral staircase leading to an overhead balcony/gallery where sleeping accommodation could be put in and downstairs could be sued as the main living quarters. There is already a small kitchen and shower room and a fireplace in the main hall. In just over one hour you can be in Cork city and airport and Kerry airport is a two hour drive. | | |
 (2).jpg) | | A complete borgo "village" of eleven medieval buildings including a church set deep in the heart of the glorious Tuscan countryside located in a dominant position on top of a hill. Obviously this is a totally unique collection of buildings, the type of which rarely come on to the market. However, with imagination and motivation this superb borgo can be easily brought back up to habitable or working accommodation. A generous quantity of land surrounds the borgo with numerous trees and a lot of level ground which can be cultivated to be made into landscaped gardens and terraces. Situated 3 km from the town of Arezzo where you will find all amenities and fifty miles to the city of Florence. | | |
 (2).jpg) | | An architectural site formed by a Romanic church, a sixteenth century chapel, a presbytery and a detached rural building, the overall U-shaped site embraces a large piazza of 1,100 m2
The property includes a large private residence on two levels with nine double rooms and eight suites, a housekeeper´s apartment, Romanic church, Medieval cellars, Turkish baths and set in 35,000 m2 of parkland. | | |
 (2).jpg) | | Set in splendid Tuscan landscape in the heart of Chianti, the Borgo dates back to the 13th century and is located around a small and ancient church which is not part of the property.
The Borgo has been completely restored maintaining its´ character, original features and is comprised of a villa on two levels, two other independent premises that surround the garden and the internal quadrangle. A further building also of medieval origins is situated close to the Borgo.
Set in 40 hectares of which half is arable and the rest is woods. | | |
 (2).jpg) | | The Borgo di Po Sante sits high on a hilltop surrounded by boundary walls and dates from the Middle Ages. There are nineteen independent dwellings all with private entrance set in a park ith the property having a central square and its own church. Situated 25 minutes from Perugia and Lake Trasimeno in a quiet corner of the Umbrian-Tuscan countryside. | | |
 (2).jpg) | | A large farm estate in a very panoramic position 12 kms from the town of Gubbio and 38 km from Perugia airport. The property consists of a completely restored farmhouse, a partially renovated hamlet consisting of two houses to be totally restored, a house in need of finishing, a ruin and a totally restored church. All of this is set in 309 hectares part cultivated for organic farming and 200 hectares of woodland along with several outbuildings. A superb project for the right entrepreneur. | | |
 (2).jpg) | | Castel Maggiore is in a dominant position in the main square of the village and has been well preserved and illustrates the village and it's medieval roots. There is a private chapel which is famous for its history of mystery and intrigue and an enchanting summer house with a well and old fashioned water purification system. The property has all main services plus a telephone and would be a magnificent private residence or second home in an area rich in traditions and within a few km you can visit the towns of Todi, Perugia, Gubbio and Assisi and of course the picturesque city of Orvieto famous for it's monuments and delicious wines. | | |
 | | A fortified castle from 1200 restructured during the last century by the Count Adorni family as their country home. This splendid property is distributed over three floors and has approximately 30 rooms in total with three reception rooms with large fireplaces, four bathrooms, a private apartment for service staff with independent entrance, garage and cellars. The castle is surrounded by 1600 m2 of entirely fenced private grounds with Italian garden, private chapel, large swimming pool, lemon-house, Chianti-Putto vineyard and it is possible to land a helicopter in the garden. Situated at Pontassieve about 25km from the Firenze Sud motorway which takes around 30 minutes by car | | |
 (2).jpg) | | A unique stunning Liberty style castle partially restored near the lake of Santa Rosalia and the picturesque village of San Giacomo. The property includes six stone farmhouses, a private church, stables, barn and is set in 500,000 m2 of land including vineyards, olive groves and a great number of fruit trees. The castle is situated 15 km from the city of Ragusa and 35 km from the beach and port. | | |
 (2).jpg) | | A wonderful stone property on three floors situated 1.5 kms from the historic center of Cortona. The villa was built in 1500 and also includes a chapel of the same period and centuries old trees. The villa has five bedrooms, five bathrooms, six other rooms including reception room and kitchen and is on seven hectares of land made up of vineyard, olive grove, woodland and with a private lake. | | |
 (2).jpg) | | A small village, located in Borgo San Lorenzo in the heart of the Chianti countryside and just 33 kms from Florence.
The village consists of multiple buildings, two of which are manor houses, outbuildings, a chapel and comes with 664 hectares of land.
This is an ideal investment opportunity for those wishing to create apartments or a holiday village in the centre of Tuscany.
Most of the land is woodland with an olive grove and around the buildings the land is flat whilst for the most part the rest are on hills. | | |
 (2).jpg) | | The historical Feudo Rizzo estate has 40% of the properties restored and is set within 45,000 m2 of land with panoramic views. There is a main building, internal courtyard, further building and private church and is only 15 km from the new international due to open this year. This superb property would be ideal as a boutique hotel and is in the most stunning location only 35 km from the Mediterranean coast. | | |
 (2).jpg) | | L'Ermeo Camaldolese was built in the 13th century and after ceding to the Bendictine Nuns it was turned from a Hermitage into a Nuns Enclosure. The property is on two levels and has ten suites and an owner's house connected to the reception area. The ancient church is of great charm and has a spectacular barrel vault. The complex is completed by old stables and has been adapted to a restaurant. The property is located on top of a small hill surrounded by 25 hectares including a chestnut grove, pasture and woodland and set in beautiful Umbrian countryside a short distance from Lake Trasimeno. | | |
 (2).jpg) | | This religious property has been turned into a charming private dwelling and was originally the site of the Philippine Fathers Congregation and dates back to 1643. La Chiesa is a stone in the precious jewel that is Trevi and has been extremely tastefully restored keeping many of the original features. The accommodation is over three floors and consists of stunning kitchen, dining room, sitting room, beautiful bedrooms and bathrooms. There is a small terrace for al fresco dining and the towns of Assisi and Spoleto are only a short drive away. | | |
 (2).jpg) | | An ancient estate composed of ex-church and vicarage situated in the medieval hamlet of Maremma. The church would make unique and stunning living accommodation and the vicarage has been converted into two apartments. The property is set in 1,000 m2 of beautiful, private gardens. | | |
 (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) | | At a few steps from Volterra in a peaceful hilly countryside with wonderful views this beautiful ancient building dates back to the XIII century. Restoration work has been undertaken with care and many of the original, ancient features have been retained. ancient features and using the best materials. The estate is composed of the main house and further eight independent small apartments on various floors and the complex is actually seat of a flourishing agri-touristic activity. A charming Franciscan church has been transformed into a hall and the estate is set in 80,000 m2 of land including an olive grove, 1000 trees, a wood, orchard and garden with a natural lake-swimming pool.
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 (2).jpg) | | The ancient Villa della Muse is located in the heart of Tsucany on a hilltop from where there are stunning views and it dominates its 220 hectares of exclusive land. The Manor House and rural buildings hosts guests and ancient buildings and a private chapel embrace the wonderful gardens creating a private, secluded courtyard. The estate produces and bottles high quality wine and there is also a large fruitful olive grove and woodlands. The estate is 38 km from Volterra and less than one hour drive from the city of Sienna and the Tyrrhenian Sea. | | |
 (2).jpg) | | The villa is a fine example of Renaissance architecture and dates from an age when an estate was a symbol of wealth and often became a symbolic background of the legends which grew up around the family. The property is surrounded by enchanting Florentine countryside and has a small chapel, farm house and is set in six hectares of parkland. This unique estate is absolutely beautiful and impressive and would be superb as a corporate retreat or boutique hotel. | | |
 (2).jpg) | | A 17th century villa in superb condition including a private chapel.
In addition there are 3,000 m2 of agricultural annexes, part of which are wine cellars, the other part being wonderful ancient cellars with vaulted ceilings.
The land is 46 hectares of which 23 ha are vineyards producing a high quality wine, 8 ha olive groves and the rest is arable and woodland. | | |
 (2).jpg) | | Located only 24 kms from Firenze these two properties, the Villa Campiglioni and The Hermitage was once a monastic retreat and set in 650,000 m2 of woodland.
The villa is a substantial mansion primarily built in 1800 with later additions and is set in marvelous but overgrown gardens and the remnants of what were lovely Italian formal gardens.
The Hermitage is set well above the villa with separate gated entrance and is totally self-contained within a ring fence with a group of buildings that provide a number of development opportunities and is adjacent to the Vallombosa National Park.
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 (2).jpg) | | An elegant epoch house dating from 1800's with a little inner church and in a very sunny quiet position with splendid lake views. The house has a total of twelve bedrooms and eight bathrooms and has been divided up for a Bed & Breakfast and is set in just under one acre of lovely gardens. | | |
 | | A very historic villa in central Tuscany just outside the charming town of Altopasciio. The main property consists of a large and imposing villa built around the late 6th-early 7th century for one of the noble families of the area. The property is set in 50,000 m2 of land and comes with a private church, clock tower, various other buildings including an olive drying/pressing, and a Limonari used for processing lemons. The two other parts of the property are the same and have large buildings in need extensive restoration and are set in grounds of 50,000 m2. The property has been divided into three lots where it would be possible to buy one, two or all three and is situated around a 15 minute drive from the city of Florence with the sandy beaches of the Mediterranean reached in under one hour. | | |
.jpg) | | Villa Tre Grazie presents a rare opportunity to own a unique 16th century grand villa in the hills near the town of Todi.
Perched on a hilltop overlooking the Tiber Valley the villa commands breathtaking views of the surrounding hills.
The villa has 26 rooms which include eleven bedrooms and six and half bathrooms, two grand salons and formal dining room featuring high frescoed ceilings and large stone fireplaces.
The villa has a consecrated chapel built in the 17th century and recently restored with frescoes in the style of Perugino and is a short distance from the town of Todi in the most beautiful location. | | |
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.jpg) | | This lovely hotel has been reconstructed on the site of an old colonial home whose previous owner was the Bishop of Guarda. Situated in the village of Bemposta, Northern Portugal a short walk from the River Duoro and within the Natural Park of the Duoro. The area is absolutely beautiful with quaint villages, lovely countryside, fishing and the Solar dos Marcos is a historic palace with a chapel added in the second half of the 18th century.
The 4-star property currently integrates eight double rooms with one room adapted for the physically challenged, one suite, an extensible restaurant for up to 140, a bar, one multi-functional hall for 40 places, private garage covered for 13 places, private chapel and a garden with swimming pool.
The project still integrates a private park that provides access to the residence of the manager consisting of one dinning room, a kitchen and two bedrooms. Due to the localisation of the hotel and its topology of construction, it is possible to extend it by acquisition of adjacent old gardens and rural houses, however keeping the hotel's main entrance.
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 (2).jpg) | | A converted church that is now a four star Bed & Breakfast in a superb location with stunning panoramic views. The property has six bedrooms, three with en-suite bathrooms, lounge with dining area and a self-contained one bedroom apartment. The property is set in two acres of grounds approximately 5 miles from Elgin and close to both the Grampian Highlands and the beaches of the Moray Firth. | | |
.jpg) | | A recently converted Baptist Church built in 1874 and now a very stylish private home. The Victorian home has four bedrooms, four bathrooms, home theater, incredible gourmet kitchen, grand dining room and living room. The property is approximately 45 miles west of O'Hare International airport and 25 miles west of Aurora. | | |
.jpg) | | A former Men's Club and Church from around 1901 completely renovated in 2001 and now a very attractive home. The property has four bedrooms, four bathrooms, main living area, pub area with authentic Irish bar, wrap-around deck and two full kitchens. | | |
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