Exceptional Chateau from the 13th and 15th centuries, in great condition, in the heart of a 9-hectare park with former gardens and pond. The Chateau has 16 main rooms including 12 bedrooms. The outbuildings include an annex house, a renovated farmhouse, garages, stables and barn. The Chateau and gardens are classified "Historic Monument" (Listed). Located at 30 minutes from Clermont-Ferrand and in the heart of the "Parc des Volcans", this Chateau is of great historical value.

NEW PRICE! 3131 CBR is the latest modern masterpiece by internationally acclaimed architect David Jameson - known best for creating habitable art. Timeless and elegant, the striking exterior is wrapped in custom Bronze panels, handmade English clay brick tiles, and custom Sapele windows and doors. The serene rear garden boasts thoughtfully sculpted landscaping, stone slab terraces, and a saltwater pool with cabana - all overlooking the natural beauty of Battery Kemble Park. A dramatic 10' x 8' pivoting glass door provides access to four levels and 12,200 square feet of luxurious open concept living space. The light-filled main level features a two-story living room with fireplace, formal dining room, butler pantry, and chef's kitchen open to both the breakfast and family rooms. Floor-to-ceiling glass windows including an array of 11'x7' sliding doors seamlessly blur the indoor-outdoor living experience and frame views to the pool, rear garden, and park beyond. Six bedroom suites and a total of six full + two half bathrooms throughout the home provide extraordinary comfort and privacy for family and guests. The owner suite has a large dressing room encased with custom Macassar ebony cabinets; and marble slab bathroom with dual vanities, and custom separate tub and shower. The home's top level includes a lounge with kitchenette, office, and sliding glass doors opening to a wrap-around terrace and green roof offering panoramic vistas from DC to Virginia, Maryland, and the Potomac river basin. A car collector's dream - the lower level provides garage parking for 6+ cars and ample storage. This impressive space is climate controlled and doubles as an event space with twelve-foot ceilings and programmable custom lighting. A DC best address, highly desirable Chain Bridge Road is a winding country lane bordered by national parkland, yet only minutes to Georgetown, Tenleytown red line Metro, Reagan National Airport (DCA), and Downtown premier shopping and fine dining establishments. For additional information please visit www.3131cbr.com.

A prestigious 15th-century villa and farmhouse in a very panoramic position on the Southern hills of Florence, Villa Orciaia enjoys a wonderful view over the city and the hills of Fiesole. Originating from a time when noble families built tower houses to have a defendable and high position over the surrounding countryside while maintaining vicinity to the city of Florence. The villa is located just 15 minutes from the city center of the famous Renaissance city.

The 2000m2 property is developed over various buildings that have been fully restored to their former glory, with typical Tuscan finishes such as terracotta floors, high wooden beamed ceilings, arched windows, and cozy fireplaces. The vast property shows great potential and has plenty of space to be converted to various purposes with only mild modernization works. It would make an excellent agriturismo, primary or secondary residence with guest quarters or can be rented out on the international rental circuit.

Main Villa (824m2):

The main villa consists of a double living room, dining room, large kitchen, 5 sizeable bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms (one of which is located in the panoramic tower).

Staff quarters (223 m2):

Independent entrance, living room, kitchen-dinning room, 2 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms

First restored farmhouse (242m2):

Developed over 2 floors: independent access, large living room, kitchen, studio, 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, covered parking and a scenic loggia with pizza oven for outdoor dining

Second restored farmhouse (232m2):

Developed over 2 floors: independent access, living room, kitchen, studio, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, covered parking and a scenic loggia for outdoor dining

Agricultural annex (144m2):

With large cellars for the production and storage of wine and oil

Garage: comfortable indoor parking for 2 cars

The elegant main villa is flanked by a lovely private chapel and a luminous glass lemon house. Villa Orciaia is located in a 13ha estate in a lush Tuscan park with typical cypresses, olive trees, and countless terracotta vases with lemon and orange trees. The estate has a 1ha vineyard that produces 50 ql of red wine, officially inscribed in the Consorzio dei Colli Fiorentini, and an olive grove of 1400 olives producing around 20/30 ql.

The beautiful and productive estate is completed by various areas dedicated to sport, relaxation and outside dining. The property has a private tennis court with a small outbuilding for the changing and shower room. It is also possible to enjoy the panoramic view from a sunbed on the lush lawn under the villa, right next to the 6x12m swimming pool.

Villa Orciaia is a typical Tuscan estate with plenty of space to realize a Tuscan dream property to own taste with plenty of space to host guests and share the beauty of the Florentine countryside.