20 bedrooms hamlet, 2000 m²

Casale Cremasco-Vidolasco, Cremona (province)

There are places where history comes to life and continues to unfold through the centuries. Castello di Vidolasco Villa Augusta is one of them: a rare historic residence within easy reach of Milan, with documented origins dating back to 993 and an architectural identity shaped by successive transformations and restorations over the centuries, continuing to the present day. Its setting combines the privacy of the surrounding landscape with a strategically connected location, close to Milan, the main airports and the principal road links serving northern Italy.Originally a fortified complex that evolved over time into a noble residence, Villa Augusta retains its distinctive character through an exceptional succession of architectural and artistic features: a medieval crenellated tower rising approximately 30 metres, the original moat, sloping defensive foundations, underground spaces and 13th-century vaulted cellars, together with significant stone and terracotta structures and refined decorative elements, including frescoes that enrich the interiors of the residence.The estate encompasses approximately 2,000 sq m within grounds of more than 15,000 sq m. The piano nobile has undergone a careful conservation restoration and is ready for occupation; other areas of the property have already been restored, while further spaces offer the opportunity to be adapted and reimagined according to the future owners vision and requirements.The defining quality of Villa Augusta lies in the opportunity to carry its legacy forward, whether as a distinguished private residence or through a broader vision for its future use and enhancement. A property of exceptional rarity, where authentic heritage and architecture of remarkable presence offer its future custodian the opportunity to shape a new vision while preserving the character that makes Villa Augusta unique.