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Imagine owning your very own piece of the best Italy has to offer: a portion of a Castle nestled in the famous Colli Bolognesi, an area of outstanding natural beauty overlooking the ancient vibrant UNESCO city of Bologna.

Picture yourself walking up every morning surrounded by lush greenery and sipping a nice Italian coffee surrounded by fascinating history. Or perhaps having lunch by your very own private pool before dipping in for a refreshing swim. 

Imagine coming home after a long day of exploring the multitudes of things the area has to offer to a place which was built by the ancestors of the famous Florentine philosopher Macchiavelli himself, and, after a brief moment of reflection in your own private chapel… or perhaps it’s wine vaults… spending the evening lounging outside your private grounds with a refreshing aperitivo at hand, taking in the sun setting over the breathtaking views below.

Welcome to Castello Macchiavelli, located in the area of Castel de Britti on the elegant hilly suburbs of the city of Bologna. From the privacy and tranquillity of the Castel, you can easily access all that Bologna has to offer – from it’s fashionable vibrant centre and cultural attractions, to its International Airport – allowing you to have the best of two contrasting worlds: connectivity and tranquillity.

This home oozes with character and holds a very unique history. Located in one of the most exciting natural landscapes Italy has to offer, it was built in the late 1800s and modelled after the Palazzo Vecchio of Florence. Each stone was carved from the very same quarry of its larger brother and brought across the Apennine mountains by donkey back. During the second world war, it became the command post of the German SS, and today its facades still show the scars of the damage sustained by the British Spitfires strafing its fortified walls. Post war, it became the home of some of the wealthiest families of the region and even a centre of fashion. Within its basements, the Countess organised private gatherings where she would showcase her latest fashion collections to wealthy patrons of the time, whilst later on, within the noble floor above, one of its many bedroom suites was home to a famous Italian actress. 

On the inside, the property on sale consts of over 800 square meters of prime real estate subdivided into two independent but connected floors: 

• The Piano Nobile (noble floor) with its wonderfully decorated frescoed walls, wooden ceilings and original features is divided into an independent private entrance hall, four double bed suites with their own bathrooms, the great hall, a formal dining room, a kitchen and a private chapel.
• The basement area, also with its own independent access but equally accessible from the noble floor itself, consists of an equally large footprint with a multitude of multi-function rooms to be used as one wishes, a wine cellar, and ample storage rooms. 

Outside, the gated property is adorned by three private areas totalling around 7,800 squared meters and divided into: a large pool (15x5m) to the north surrounded by greenery, a paved terrace facing west overlooking Bologna with it’s medieval towered skyline and the neighbouring hills, and finally a treelined garden area to the south – all exclusive and private to the property.

In addition, the property comes with ample parking and is fully furnished and decorated with period pieces, armour, arazzi, artwork, and many more artefacts to discover. 

The noble floor also comes with a B&B licence, for any investor who would wish to revive the business and turn a profit from the investment.

Please contact us for more information on this truly one of a kind property or to enquire on booking a viewing.