Information: Moulin International Property

・ Italian castle

Location: Piedmont region between Genoa, Turin and San Remo in northwest Italy

Cost: 2.9 million euros

This 19th century castle enjoys a view of the Alps and has 70 hectares of forests and fields as well as a small 1,500-meter lake. It is roughly 45 minutes away from several ski resorts, the Mediterranean Sea and the Italian Riviera. Genoa and Turin airports are one hour away, while the nearest highway exit is just 10 minutes from the grounds.

Information: Moulin International Property

A guide to buying a chateau or a castle

・ Positives

Tremendous growth potential in buying an historic estate.

Properties can be transformed to include a wide range of facilities.

Opportunities to make new business connections.

・Negatives

Complicated procedures in buying an overseas chateau or castle.

High maintenance costs. Legal procedures are time consuming and costly.