lightdome: Historic properties for sale

The country house sits in an elevated position on a hill close to Castiglione del Lago, 16 km from Montepulciano. The Terme di Rapolano are around 30 minutes by car, the Golf Club Lamborghini about 20 minutes. The property spans 5 ha with 1,100 olive trees, some of them centuries old. A recently built pool with a terracotta sundeck and motorized cover is in place.

This Grade-listed slate-clad villa was built in 1910 and stands on a landscaped 4,714 m² plot with mature park-like grounds and a garage in Wermelskirchen, Bergisches Land, North Rhine-Westphalia. The fully basemented building features a characteristic slate façade set on a natural stone plinth. Building and Floor Layout:

Göbitz Manor House historically served as the residential and administrative seat of the local water mill estate, a complex first documented in 1680. The present ensemble was constructed for mill owner Louis Jacob in two phases: the utility wing in 1843, followed by the main manor house in 1890.

Manor house (kaštieľ) for sale in Kovárce. Constructed 150 years ago from burnt brick and renovated in 2009. The building features a partial basement and three above-ground levels: ground floor, first floor, and converted attic. Key details & layout: Rooms: 13 rooms in total. Living areas: Large kitchen connected to a dining area, leading into a living room with a solid-fuel fireplace.

Architecturally, a medieval castle was defined by three core characteristics: defensive invulnerability, self-sufficient provisioning during a siege, and generously proportioned residential quarters. The property is situated in Upper Franconia, centrally positioned between Coburg, Bayreuth, and Bamberg, in close proximity to several UNESCO World Heritage sites.

15 km southeast of Neubrandenburg lies the former crown domain village of Neu Käbelich. Established as a dairy farm (Meierei) in 1719, Neu Käbelich was first recorded in 1770 as an outlying farm (Vorwerk) of Alt Käbelich. In 1801, the village passed permanently into the possession of the Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz as an independent domain of 453 hectares.

Set on the 20th floor of Alicante's historic Vistamar building, this penthouse combines striking architecture with uninterrupted sea views throughout. Built in 1950, the listed landmark is recognised for its curtain wall façade and as the first steel-frame structure of its kind in Spain.

This 1882 Neo-Renaissance palace ensemble is located in the Lesser Poland region, north of Krakow. The former estate traces its origins back to a documented historical domain dating to the 14th century. Designed by the Warsaw architect Adam Oczkowski, the main residence draws architectural inspiration from classical Italian country villas.

Located in the hilly landscape of western Styria along the Schilcher Wine Road, this historic property originated as a mill and sawmill. The estate is situated in a secluded position on the Gundersdorferbach stream and combines historic buildings with woodland, meadows and water features.

A fully restored 124 sq m apartment situated on the second floor of a Grade-listed 18th-century palatial townhouse in Krakow’s historic Old Town, on ul. św. Jana. The property underwent a comprehensive renovation in 2025, comprising full replacement of all services and utilities, new timber casement windows, restored flooring, and a reconfigured layout.

This plastered brick building, designed on a rectangular plan, exemplifies strict neoclassical forms. The front façade is dominated by a portico with four Doric columns supporting a triangular pediment. The building is not basemented but features a usable attic. The rear façade is adorned with an arcade supported by eight columns.

Manor house (Kaštieľ) in Koplotovce in western Slovakia. Originally built as a Renaissance fortress, the property was transformed into a Classical manor house in the 18th century. Original architectural elements including portals, Classical columns, vaulted ceilings and distinctive corner towers have been preserved. The main building with bastion contains 18 rooms suitable for different uses.

Exclusive gated community of Roccamare near Castiglione della Pescaia on the Tuscan coast. Fully restored post-war modernist villa with 630 m² of living space, a 1,600 m² garden, and private access to the sandy beach via a dedicated footpath through the pine forest without crossing public roads. Includes a private beach area. Sale available from 2027. Fully renovated in 2010.

Piobbico, at the foot of Monte Nerone in the Marche region. Fully restored 18th-century local stone property divided into three independent apartments, each with private access and autonomous mains gas heating. Private parking, outdoor areas, and a 6,300 m² plot including approximately 1,536 m² of buildable land with pool or expansion potential (subject to planning permission). First Apartment:

This late Baroque castle was commissioned towards the end of the 18th century by the Counts Czernin von Chudenitz. The property originally served as the administrative and economic centre for the neighbouring Schönhof (Krásný Dvůr) estate. The adjacent home farm was presumably erected during the same period, integrating the structural foundations of an older, medieval fortress.

Set at the centre of a historic village in Occitanie, this 14th century château forms part of a protected Monument Historique estate extending to 17.3 acres. The property includes the château, former agricultural buildings and an orangery with silkworm house. Ownership remained within the same family for almost seven centuries until the late 20th century.

A historic estate in the Lucca hills: Above Lucca, Tuscany becomes quieter and more composed. The views are expansive, the landscape is orderly and the stillness is genuine rather than a mere backdrop. Villa Teodoro dates back to the 16th century, though it saw its most significant development in the 18th century under the Orsucci family.

Neoclassical Manor in Sławnikowice: Formerly Known as "Kieslingswalde Castle" in Tranquil Countryside Setting: Architectural Highlights of the Manor: The origins of this elegant neoclassical manor trace back to 1805, with its foundations laid on a medieval structure. The design is credited to the renowned architect Carl Gotthard Langhans, the visionary behind Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate.