Former medieval stone tower - prestigious property

The uniqueness of this proposal will leave you speechless.

Description of the Villa

• The private entrance with electronic gates opens onto a well-kept courtyard with a large parking area
• Fine finishes include vaulted ceilings with exposed wooden beams, real stone walls, and hardwood and stone floors; The extensive use of stone, plaster and cement is an indication of an exceptionally durable construction
• The pleasant atrium is characterized by the intimate seating area with custom-made furniture; Overlooking the kitchen and living room
• The open living and dining room concept offers a stone fireplace with custom shelves on each side; A series of French doors open onto the outdoor terrace
• Fully equipped kitchen with ample storage space, Faber wall-mounted oven, Bompani refrigerator, Whirlpool 4-burner gas hob and breakfast area
• Cozy seating area located off the living room; It has a guest bathroom and stairs to access the living areas on the upper floor
• The "Tower Suite" on the top floor offers access to a large terrace; It has a private bathroom
• An additional eight (8) guest bedrooms, complete with en-suite bathrooms and custom-made furniture; two of these have access to the terrace; The large number of beds and total bathrooms makes the villa perfect for high-end rentals/events
• The large terrace on the upper floor houses a small organic vegetable garden and enjoys a splendid view of the surrounding countryside; Plenty of space to sunbathe, practice yoga, or throw parties!

GENERAL FEATURES

• Originally built in the fifteenth century as the main defense tower of the Castle of Gropparello (formerly called Rocca di Cagnano), the castle was considered impregnable for centuries; it was also owned by some famous families of the sixteenth century (such as the Borri, the Fulgosio and the Anguissola)
• Ideally located among the rolling hills of the historic and quiet village of Gropparello, just 45 minutes from Milan and 15 minutes from Piacenza
• It is located in Emilia-Romagna, a region in northern Italy that borders Lombardy to the north and Liguria and Tuscany to the south, not far from Val Trebbia, a beautiful valley dotted with medieval castles and historic villages
• The villa has been renovated by Italian architects to combine its historic charm with contemporary comfort and style; given the high number of beds and bathrooms, it is perfect to rent for holidays or for "AirB&B" structure