Historic medieval castle near Milan available but needs catering work

A medieval castle hit the market near one of the busiest cities in Italy, although it is delivered with a few warnings.

The Château de Landriano, listed by Sotheby’s International Realty, is about 15 miles southeast of Milan.

The Château de Lombardie dates back to the 11th century. It has 10 bedrooms, 10 complete bathrooms and covers more than 102,000 square feet.

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Diletta Giorgolo, Residential Manager in Italy Sotheby’s International Realty, told Fox News Digital that the castle “has very old origins”.

The archaeological discoveries of the 6th century, she said, were discovered on the property.

A medieval castle outside Milan has left on the market, carrying almost a thousand years of history. (Italy Sotheby’s International Realty)

“The first written mention of the castle itself dates from 1037, when Emperor Conrad II destroyed him during his war against Milan,” said Giorgolo.

The medieval elements, including a central courtyard, towers and fortified doors, were built between the 11th and 13th centuries.

“It is not only a property – a chapter of 1000 years in European history is waiting to be reborn.”

In 1531, the castle passed from a military fortress in Renaissance residence.

This renovation added fresco rooms, a large staircase and refined residential characteristics.

The structure also played a role in the battle of Landriano in 1529, added Giorgolo, who was part of the Cognac League war.

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“Visitors can always see medieval terracotta arches, Gothic windows and Renaissance courses with Tuscan columns,” she said.

“Inside there are remarkable spaces such as the Amorini room, the Hall of Music and the private Stooliolo of the Taverna family, with frescoes attributed to the Tibaldi school.”

Renaissance Renovations in 1531 introduced fresco rooms, a large staircase and refined residential characteristics to the fortress. (Italy Sotheby’s International Realty)

The property even has a ditch powered by the Lambro river. Giorgolo has confirmed that the list is a unique type opportunity in a century.

“The castles of this scale, so close to Milan and Pavia, very rarely come to the market,” said the expert.

“Many comparable castles are either ruins or have long been incorporated into public heritage.”

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But the castle is delivered with two catches: the price is under the Wraps for the moment, and it will take a complete restoration.

Keeping the confidential price is a standard practice for the properties of the protected Italian heritage.

A ditch linked to the Lambro river remains on the property, reflecting its medieval fortifications. (Italy Sotheby’s International Realty)

“Although the property requires a complete restoration, it remains a sleeping giant – one of the few opportunities to acquire and relaunch such an important song in European history,” said Giorgolo.

“The castle embodies almost 1,000 years of stratum history within its walls.”

The castle is “wrapped in folklore”.

As an additional twist, the castle is also “wrapped in folklore”, according to Giorgolo.

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“A local legend tells Giannetta, a 16th century herbalist accused of witchcraft and burned on the stake in the square outside the castle. The inhabitants always whisper that his voice and its shadow haunt the corridors,” she noted.

The castle therefore recounts “two parallel stories”.

“The castles of this scale, so close to Milan and Pavia, very rarely come to the market,” said a spokesperson for Sotheby. (Italy Sotheby’s International Realty)

“(That said) The great story of emperors, dukes and decisive battles, and the daily memory of myths and beliefs that have survived over the centuries,” she said.

“It is not only a property – a chapter of 1000 years in European history is waiting to be reborn.”

The opportunity of the Château de Landriano occurs while other historic European areas arrive on the market.

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St. John’s Jerusalem, a medieval monastery in England formerly used by Crusader monks, was also recently registered for sale.

The 13th century property is listed in the range of 3.25 million pounds sterling (approximately $ 4.4 million) for a lease ending in 2122.