Description

An extremely large, fully restored property, located in the Comune of Casina and close to Reggio Emilia and the autostrada junction (approx. 30 minutes drive away), making Bologna around 45 minutes away, Milan approx. 2 hours, while the historic and beautiful city of Florence around 3 hours. Currently laid out as an agro-tourism business (it was trading successfully as such up to a few months ago), it can with minimal effort and expenditure, be easily made into a superlative personal villa and retreat if wanted. Although within easy reach of local villages and towns (it is close to excellent communication links), it lies in a very private and exclusive location. Located in an area of outstanding natural beauty, this property lies, not only in one of the most sought after and exclusive areas, but in a position that is truly magnificent, with it’s own private and natural large lake, mountain river (that feeds the lake and maintain it’s cleanliness by constantly changing the water), a personal ‘grotto’ that has been carved out by the mountain stream from solid rock, mountain springs that provides a fresh, clean and exclusive water supply, woods (paths have already been laid out to provide easy walks and horse riding tracks).

Centrally located in private land of 160,000 sq. mtrs (approx.), mostly laid out as natural woods and woodland (though there are large areas of natural meadows), the property main is reached via a private and long (200 mtrs approx.) first quality asphalt road at the end of which is the main building (there are two other houses on the estate which are also part of the property). The main building has been fully and professionally restored and maintained using first quality materials throughout. On four floors (including the large area under to roof), the building was at one time a working mill, evidence of this can be seen in various parts of the building and offers an impressive total of 1,500 sq. mtrs (approx.) of habitable floor area. The two upper levels are currently laid out as living accommodation and combined offer a minimum of seven double-sized bedrooms, three bathrooms, two kitchenettes and two living rooms plus two dining rooms. The lower floor is currently laid out as an exclusive restaurant, with a seating capacity for a minimum of 200 covers, large bar area, fully fitted professional kitchen. To the front of the property, there is ample tarmac parking for vehicles, whilst externally, all stone-work has been re-pointed and left exposed to reveal the beautiful, mellow, honey-coloured stone that is chiefly used in this area.

Inclusive with the properties are two further buildings. Set well away from the main house, the larger of the two buildings has been partially restored, with the intention of converting it into extra accommodation,  This building, once finished, provides approximately 220 sq. mtrs of floor space, not counting the attached barn. The second, slightly smaller building is currently in a ‘rustic’ state. This building lies in an area of the grounds that naturally lends itself as a golf course and plans and projections have been drawn up to convert this part of the estate into a professional 18-hole golf course, with the ‘rustic’ building being converted and used as a purpose built ‘club house’.

This magnificent property is a unique gem in the north of Italy, in it’s grandeur, beauty of position, possibilities and potential and early viewing is strongly recommended as exceptional properties such as these do not often come onto the market.

Condition

Very Good / No work Required

Land

160,000  sq.mtrs / 40 acres (approx.)

No. Bedrooms

7

No. Floors

4

No. Rooms

24

Floor Area

1,250 sq.mtrs (approx.)

Year Constructed

1880

Utilities

Connected

Electric:

Yes

Heating:

Yes

Gas:

Yes

Sewage:

Yes

Water:

Yes

Telephone:

Yes

Price

Price on application