Highlights.
– Original silk covered furnishings by Aldo Boggione
– Walls covered with original silk upholstery decorated with handloom and painted by Angelo Bigatto
– Ceilings painted by Artist Bigacto
– Intimate indoor chapel on the first floor
– Interior floors are original parquet, hardwood, mosaic, and quartzite
– All chandeliers have been oiled and cleaned but maintained in their original form
– 4 outdoor terraces and 1,600 sf of walkways paved with granite and marble mosaics designed by owner and artist Dominic Panziera
– Views of the hilltop villages of Monferato into the Italian Alps beyond
– Original stone walks from the 20s and maintained in excellent condition
– Beautiful original gardens full of roses, and include a large magnolia tree planted in the 20s and still producing beautiful magnolias
– Full security system
– Pigeon deterrent system at the top of the tower
– Castle was occupied by the Nazis during the war to control the bridge that crosses the Po River
– Conveniently located in the quiet town of Balzola offering a short walk to all conveniences
– Balzola is a small intimate community of 1,500, and a recent guest remarked “…warm and inviting, and within an hour, we knew half the townspeople by name…a true Italian experience”.
– Currently used for weddings, art exhibits, small events and film productions
THE STORY.
The original owner of the Castle was a Fiat dealer in Italy who commissioned the famed designer and architect Carrera in the late 1920s to build the castle. It was a 10-year project, and currently sits atop an ancient circular “ghiacciai” icebox which is still visible today from the ground floor. He had two children who died young and you will see the plaque still displayed on the grounds in their honor. Unfortunately, the owner died before it was completed, and his wife kept ownership of the Castle well into the 60s. Everything in the castle is original, including furnishings, stained glass windows, and chandeliers made of Murano glass and forged metal – all one of a kind. Maintaining their originality and lasting craftsmanship true to the era, they have all been restored. The current owners are the 4th owners of the castle, and other than clean and restore the original structure and furnishings, they have replaced some of the walkways with stone, marble and granite, and replaced the electrical system, the furnace and the boiler. Everything is up to code. Both owners are artists, and when asked why they purchased the castle, they said it was because of the WOW factor and THEY LOVE ART. See more at www.Castellobalzola.com
Spread eight stories for a height of 30 meters and a surface of more than 640 square meters, distributed as follows:
– Ground Floor: large dining room with kitchenette, 2 bathrooms, garage and garden. This floor currently used for small ceremonies and events
– 2nd Floor: Entrance, chapel, bedroom, kitchen, large dining room, bathroom, wide patio and hanging garden
– 3rd Floor: hallway, formal dining room, bedroom, bathroom and two balconies.
– 4th Floor: hallway, 2 bedrooms, bathroom and two balconies
– 5th Floor: tower begins with a spiral staircase, 2 bedrooms, bathroom and large terrace
– 6th Floor: one bedroom
– 7th Floor: small office space with a balcony with panoramic 180 degree views
– 8th Floor: Terrace with 360 degree views including views of Mont Blanc, the tallest mountain in Europe.