10 bedroom Castle for sale with panoramic view in Alessandria, Piedmont

This ancient castle in the Piedmont area was built in circa 900 AD and was completed in around 1200.

Much will have been added since the 1200's and renovations have taken place , there is an impressive C-shaped courtyard, which is in typical 1700’s Piedmontese Baroque style; from where there are spectacular views across the glorious surrounding countryside.

The outside may seem austere and linear, as there are no crenelated towers which one would expect of a medieval castle, the shape and structure resembles rather a vast country house.

This living space is distributed over three levels: the 316 m2 basement, a 632m2 main floor and an impressive attic with exposed beams with a total 612 m2 floor surface.
Below the garden level and to the front of the property, at basement level, there is another 814 m2 space with windows, adding up to a total 2,375 m2 floor surface.

The property has recently been restored and secured, with structural works in the basement and the vaults inside and the supporting exterior walls and the roof.

The 4 hectare parkland has also been totally renovated and new shrubs and trees have been planted.

DETAILS
Internal surface: 2,375 m2
External surface: 4 hectares
Basement: 316 m2
Main floor: 632 m2
Attic: 612 m2
Terraced garden: 814 m2

LOCATION
Geo code approximate
Piedmont - Alessandria: 90 km Torino - 70 km Milano - 90 km Piacenza - 70 km Genova - 5 km Thermal SPA

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Features

Reference197402

Price2,900,000 EUR

Bedrooms

10

Bathrooms

Floor Space

2,375.0m2

Land Area

4.0 Ha

Fees Paid By Seller

It does not cost you anything to purchase this property through us

Terrace

Terraced outside space

Possible Extra Dwellings

Has suitable building for conversion

Potential for Income

Existing or suitable conditions for income

Panoramic View

Wide-ranging views from the property

Good Condition

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1. Making the Offer to Purchase (Offerta)

Once you have found the property you wish to purchase you will start the process by making a formal offer to the vendor, the estate agent will act on your behalf and put forward the offer, a deposit will be made available, generally around (10,000 - 20,000 EUR). Once the vendor has accepted the offer it will be formalised in writing to the vendor in both English and Italian. If this is accepted the deposit (Caparra Confirmatoria) will be paid to the vendor. This will form a legally binding contract. Neither party may withdraw at this point, the sale can be forced by either party or a claim for damages can be made. If the purchaser withdraws their deposit will be lost, if the vendor withdraws the purchaser can claim twice the deposit in compensation.

2. Signing the Preliminary Contract (Compromesso or Contratto preliminare)

The next step will take place between 1 and 3 months after the offer has been accepted, this is a formal agreement between the vendor and purchaser to sell and buy the property, this agreement is the Preliminary Contract and will contain the conditions and terms of the sale. It is important at this stage that you have a full understanding of all the details contained in the contract. We would strongly recommend that you appoint a Notary who is fluent in English. This document will include the purchase price, a detailed description of the property including completion date and will cover any obligations placed upon the buyer and the vendor. All information relating to the property including any planning permissions for the property and the cadastral details (a public record, survey, or map of the value, extent, and ownership of land as a basis of taxation). Once the Preliminary Contract (Contratto preliminare) has been signed a further deposit (Caparra Confirmatoria) will be paid, this will generally be 10% - 20% of the purchase price. There will also be an estate agents Commission Fee (Provvigione) which will need to be paid at this point.

3. Signing the Final Deed of Sale (Rogito or Atto Notarile)

The purchaser must have a bank account in order to make the purchase on completion. The signing of the final deed of sale which will authorise the transfer of the property must be overseen by a Notary (Notaio). The buyer will select and hire the Notary, but they are members of an independent body of public/professionals who will draft the purchase deed, they will oversee the passing of the title legally from the vendor to the purchaser. The Notary will also verify the legality of the documentation and registration with the Conservatoria dei Registri Immobiliari and the Local Land Register.

4. Formalities to be observed after Completion

Foreign buyers should obtain a certified copy of the Purchase Deed (Rogito), which the Notary will have lodged with the authorities. Generally this will be available to collect around 2 – 3 weeks after completion. The Notary will also give you a form to complete for the the local authority (Questura) who will have been given formal notice of the purchase. Your Notary will help you to complete this form. You will need to contact the utilities companies to set up new contracts (power, water, telephone, gas etc.). If the property is a flat, the condominium manager (Amministratore del condominio) should be informed of change of ownership of the property.