Castle, Florence, €18.5mn
Where Just outside the town of Fiesole, which is north-east of Florence and a 20-minute drive from the centre. The property is perched on a hilltop overlooking the city and surrounding vineyards, and the airport is half an hour away by car.
What An estate with an 11th-century castle, several external buildings and 35 acres of land. The 985 sq m castle, restored at the end of the 19th century, is set around a central courtyard. The current configuration has a total of 17 bedrooms across the main castle building, the tower, two farmhouses and the orangery. There are also cloisters, various terraces, frescoes and reception spaces with vaulted ceilings.
Why The outdoor space includes a private garden with cypress and bay trees, an olive grove and vineyards planted with grapes of several varieties. The remaining land is made up of woodland and meadows.