Stunning Medieval Castle For Sale On The Outskirts Of Milan

In a small historic village located in a strategic position between Milan and Pavia, an ideal place for excursions and trips dedicated to nature and art, this splendid medieval castle is for sale surrounded by a 1.4-hectare park.

Despite its proximity to Milan, the capital of Lombardy, the setting is that of Pavia's wonderful countryside, an extraordinarily fascinating area especially for the wealth of beautiful places to see and interesting to visit, including mainly the splendid Certosa di Pavia, a big monumental complex composed of a monastery and a sanctuary along the banks of the charming Naviglio Pavese.

The first news of the existence of this castle for sale dates back to 1122, when it belonged to the Landriani and Mantegazza families, two of the oldest and most illustrious families in Milan. In the following centuries the castle firmly maintained its prestige, remaining linked to the names of the best Lombard nobility, up to the present day, it has kept its charm unchanged thanks to the efforts made by the owners towards its renovation starting from the end of the 1960s.

The structure of the castle revolves around the internal courtyard and is dominated by a tower, which is one of the most distinctive features of this fortress, characterized by a splendid ribbed vault with pictorial decorations of coats of arms. Internally, it measures 2,600 sqm, its big rooms with majestic period fireplaces take us back to a glorious and fascinating past, as does the imposing 17th-century staircase. The park surrounding the castle, with centuries-old magnolias and a water lily pond, completes the dream atmosphere of this place full of history and charm for sale on the outskirts of Milan.