Historical Mansion and Watch Tower, Imbersago

Asking price of €5,000,000
Historical Mansion and Watch Tower Imbersago
Lombardy
• 9+beds 6+baths
• 450 sqm historical
mansion
• 1,000 sqm additional
buildings
• 70,000 sqm parkland
• Watch tower &
original features
• Swimming pool
• Garage
An historical and impressive mansion with watchtower for sale. The mansion is situated on
a secluded hill in the town of Imbersago, nestled in the heart of Lecco's Brianza and on
the quiet banks of the river Adda and consists of; main residence is 450 sqm with
watchtower of approximately 300m2, Gatehouse of 120-150m2 and 2 addtional houses.
There is also a garage with accommodation above and swimming pool with the
surrounding 70,000 sqm parkland.
Historical Mansion and Watch Tower, Imbersago
This historical and impressive mansion that is for sale, is renowned for the
last existing watch tower left in Lombardy from the time of Guelf and
Ghibellines. It is situated on a secluded hill in the town of Imbersago,
nestled in the heart of Lecco's Brianza and on the quiet banks of the river
Adda.
Leonardo Da Vinci was a guest at the castle in the early 1500's when the
famous ferry, which still links the banks of the river, was built. In the
following centuries, the castle, was passed on to various aristocratic families
and wealthy businessmen that maintained the original architecture whilst
enhancing the splendor of the building.
The plot of land covers about 70,000 sqm, featuring alder trees, sycamores,
birches, poplars, willows and oak trees. Various buildings, once home to the
house staff, are included in the property. These buildings are placed at the
entrance of the tree lined drive to the castle. The park also features a
swimming pool.
The property would benefit from some updating work.
The main part of the residence has a floor area of 450 sqm and consists of
the following;
Raised ground floor.
Entrance hall, 3 reception rooms, dining room, kitchen, guest cloakroom.
First floor
Master bedroom with own bathroom, two further bedrooms and two
bathrooms, large dressing room.
Basement.
Large cellars, wine tasting room, store rooms and laundry
Tower.
Various additional rooms.
Additional building close to the main residence with a garage on ground
floor and other rooms on the upper floor.
Gate house and another two houses
Total area approximately 1,000 sqm
Park of approximately 70,000 sqm
Swimming pool
Asking price €5,000,000 negotiable (plus 3% marketing/agency fee, plus
VAT on marketing/agency fee)
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