This 15th century castle set in the Tuscan countryside has an enduring place in the history of Florence, Italy. And now, for the price of €6 million or about $6.35 million, you could be its new overlord.
The Cavalcanti Castle was constructed around 1427. In the intervening centuries, the castle has undergone numerous expansions and restorations while retaining its architecture and distinctive features. Parapets line the roof of the solid stone structure—once a watchtower—which sits atop a hill covered in mature trees. More recent improvements include carefully planned night lighting and a resort-like swimming pool in the inner garden.
With more than 26,000 square feet of interior space, spanning three floors and a basement, Cavalcanti Castle includes lavish architectural details such as decorative groin-vaulted ceilings, archways and frescoed halls. A soaring beamed ceiling tops the massive dining room, which features a baronial fireplace and central chandelier.
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The Cavalcanti Castle was constructed around 1427. In the intervening centuries, the castle has undergone numerous expansions and restorations while retaining its architecture and distinctive features. Parapets line the roof of the solid stone structure—once a watchtower—which sits atop a hill covered in mature trees. More recent improvements include carefully planned night lighting and a resort-like swimming pool in the inner garden.
With more than 26,000 square feet of interior space, spanning three floors and a basement, Cavalcanti Castle includes lavish architectural details such as decorative groin-vaulted ceilings, archways and frescoed halls. A soaring beamed ceiling tops the massive dining room, which features a baronial fireplace and central chandelier.
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00:00 This 15th century castle, set in the Tuscan countryside,
00:03 has an enduring place in the history of Florence, Italy.
00:07 And now, for the price of 6 million euros,
00:09 or about 6.35 million dollars,
00:12 you could be its new overlord.
00:15 The Calvacanti Castle was constructed around 1427
00:18 by a descendant of Guido Calvacanti,
00:21 a renowned poet and friend of writer-philosopher
00:24 Dante Alighieri.
00:26 The family would later be united by marriage
00:28 to the powerful Medici family.
00:31 In the intervening centuries,
00:32 the castle has undergone numerous expansions
00:35 and restorations,
00:36 while retaining its architecture and distinctive features.
00:39 Parapets line the roof of the solid stone structure,
00:42 once a watchtower,
00:44 which sits atop a hill covered in mature trees.
00:47 The extensive grounds and Italian-style garden
00:49 were designed around 1860 by then-owner Baron Adolfo Levi,
00:54 who subsequently commissioned the restoration
00:56 of the castle itself.
00:58 More recent improvements include
01:00 carefully planned night lighting
01:01 and a resort-like swimming pool in the inner garden.
01:05 The more than 26,000 square feet of interior space,
01:08 spanning three floors and a basement,
01:11 includes lavish architectural details
01:13 such as decorative groin-vaulted ceilings,
01:16 archways, and frescoed halls.
01:19 A soaring, beamed ceiling tops the massive dining room,
01:22 which features a baronial fireplace and central chandelier.
01:26 Stunning panoramic views of the surrounding hills
01:29 and the relaxing atmosphere of the Tuscan countryside,
01:32 combined with the opulence and historical charm of the castle,
01:35 provide residents with an unparalleled experience.
01:39 With 17 bedrooms and 14 bathrooms,
01:42 Cavalcanti Castle can accommodate
01:43 a significant number of guests,
01:45 making it perfect for large-scale events
01:48 and exclusive celebrations.
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