Own a 1,000 Year Old Castle in Italy! 8000 ft.² and Excellent Shape! Near Siena

[@t.s.507]

What a fabulous medieval castle! Anywhere else and it would be a museum - along with its contents. It deserves an owner who appreciates its history and splendour. Thank you for this tour.

[@BradsWorld]

You are welcome! - BRAD

[@kristy9337]

Whoever buys this becomes a caretaker not a owner. It would be like owning a Frank L Wright home

[@sandragruhle6288]

The brickwork is phenomenal! Wow!

[@Wolfson47]

What an overwhelming place. Amazing for someone with the vision and resources to give this place the makeover it deserves.

[@BradsWorld]

Part of me wants a big project again like I did for 25 years in the states. I could work this over one room at a time (bathrooms all at once of course) and turn it back into a masterpiece.

[@salnellen1381]

You can almost sense the people running around up and down the stairs during an ancient siege.

[@BradsWorld]

Screaming and yelling for their lives! Must have been a brutal time... Very tranquil now however...

[@kathleentrinity7367]

I enjoy seeing large old buildings in Italy even if they are much more than I need. I really do like the huge lounges with chandeliers...great for entertaining.

[@TheLukanda]

You've outdone yourself Brad. This is effing amazing!!!!

[@BradsWorld]

Twas a good one! Thanks for noticing!

[@laurihines300]

It would be fascinating to read a history of this castle, and the battle for sienna. So much history. You know there are ghosts.

[@BradsWorld]

Google Battle of siena 1650. Interesting.

[@casamiasalentina5818]

If I was to be a queen for the day this would be my castle. Absolutely stunning! I love all the original floors, the high ceilings, those fireplaces, the ancient artefacts and that rooftop view Wow! Thank you for sharing this video.

[@mexigirl64]

I love this and appreciate!! The Artifacts are incredible

[@Chrisharrison-tf7mg]

Yes it is out of my league Brad. But you are completely on the mark about this place being well worth a look. And your efforts are much appreciated. Thanks so much. Adds to my cup.

[@BradsWorld]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Kim-J312]

An elevator for 3floors in this beautiful castle 🏰 is an eyesore 😒 Gorgeous 🏰

[@anneschantl8929]

In a space like this consideration should be given to the disabled.

[@susannebrunberg4174]

@Kim... I agree with you. No elevator

[@rodperry4822]

Not if done correctly, you wouldn’t know it was there plus to make it practical, necessary

[@BradsWorld]

I think caretaker was just being thorough with his comments and knowledge. Nobody would put one in. The floors were offset at each level with even more stairs between levels so the gain from a lift would be minimal. Sad but some places are just not going to be ADA compliant.

[@anneschantl8929]

Really enjoyed the look around the castle. Interesting with all mod cons.

[@BradsWorld]

Big project still but good bones and no running new water etc...

[@TheDani172]

Loved this place. Would have liked to see the cellar and grounds

[@BradsWorld]

Got rushed at end…. Caretakers son called from hospital in Siena and it was like “time to go”…! 🤷🏼‍♂️ The cellar wasn’t much…. The grounds had some outbuildings and about 1 hectare was included

[@NWtoSFO]

Oh, to own a piece of history like this! Fabulous tour! I do enjoy your tours of these interesting properties, as well as all the others which I can afford.

[@BradsWorld]

Good. I got a bunch of new properties to film this week. I think you will like a lot of these too. Down south of Rome and big properties.

[@Kelly-n2z7q]

That was fabulous. Thank you SO much.

[@Kim-J312]

This one is my favorite ❤of all your tours . If I had that kind of money 💰 id buy it castles 🏰 from 900-1500 are the prettiest ❤😊

[@BradsWorld]

since all the bathrooms work and the kitchen was already commercial, I bet you could do a lot of reno on this for not a lot of money. The ONLY thing is access. Those steps up and down were killer, and some were almost twice the height of regular steps.

[@susanhernandez7290]

So much history there! You are so fortunate!

[@BradsWorld]

I am. Be open and the world will open up to you!!

[@artbronny3432]

Brad, this is truly fabulous, a real country retreat, and phenomenal views, the most interesting video so far. Thanks for the tour.

[@BradsWorld]

Thanks for that. It's a labor of love so I am glad everyone is getting something positive out of it.

[@johnbertazzo839]

Awesome. Keep doing what you are doing. It is appreciated.

[@BradsWorld]

That means a lot to me. Thanks! BRAD

[@Angelina..]

It’s amazing to watch your vids in real time! More interesting than those who show website photos or talk for hours. So, Thank you!

[@BradsWorld]

You are welcome! I am not a fan of the screenshot tours either. I think it is something of a disservice. I tried doing one and the main problem is that you can only show what they wanted you to see at the listing side because they took the photos. You can make anything look decent with the right lighting and angles... You have no idea of scale in the photos so you can't really tell how big a room is. Anyway, I prefer to put in the hours and driving and go see neat stuff in person and I thank you for your appreciating that! -BRAD

[@thepochade5992]

Thank you so much for sharing this spectacular piece of history Brad.

[@BradsWorld]

When they are this special it is really a treat for me to show them off...! BRAD

[@jonimarchese7655]

Ciao Brad, I just found your channel, the 1,000-year-old castle is my first one. My Boyfriend and I are looking to retire in Italy, I am doing my homework now on that. I am very happy that I found your channel. I am also researching the area's both are families are from Sicily and his is also from Abruzzo, mine Napoli. I am subscribed and looking forward to next week's video and going back and playing catch-up. Thank you for sharing the Castle with us.

[@BradsWorld]

You are welcome! And welcome to the party!! 🥳🥳

[@RajKotak-f7j]

Definitely a beautiful property. Glad that you are taking the trouble to show us such a ‘historical’ property. 👍

[@BradsWorld]

Not a problem for me! I love seeing interesting new properties. I never wanted my channel to be just a real estate showing service. I like seeing the new places and showing the new towns and giving people options to think about.

[@kimisilv]

Hi neighbor over there in your castle 🙋🏽‍♀️ Man, I wish! Thank you for letting me glimpse these amazing cornerstones that I would otherwise never peep out. I love this. Hope Olie is feeling better (and you too).

[@BradsWorld]

She is! We both are. 10 days!! It was a real sick fest! Oh well…. Life happens!

[@jmcqueen7355]

Fantastic! Thanks for showing this.

[@BradsWorld]

Our pleasure! It was a really neat place. Would make one hell of a house if you could deal with the stairs!

[@helenahandbasket3016]

I really appreciate you showing this castle. You're right of course about many not being in the market for something like this but as for me, I'm in the market and that's why I watch you. Retirement is just a few years off in my case but I'd like to find something before my retirement date.

[@BradsWorld]

Glad you enjoyed it. Get with Paolo the agent and find what’s right for you!!

[@jamesdellaneve9005]

I love rustic places, but even this is stretching my tolerance for rustic!

[@BradsWorld]

It’s that 1,000 year old vibe! Cool place.

[@jamesdellaneve9005]

@@BradsWorld We’ll get Joanne Gaines in there to put up some ship lap!

[@kristy9337]

You wouldn't catch me there after dark. What a frightening property😟

[@BradsWorld]

Floating heads and armor walking around on its own…! I hear you!

[@nona3904]

Brad, you Should buy this one! 😊 Beautiful place!

[@BradsWorld]

Don't tempt me! I liked it.

[@CarolSmith-lx7tu]

I love them! My son is looking to buy in Italy. I'm hoping to find a castle that belonged to one of my ancestors like Roger the 1st or 2nd or Tancred of Hauteville or their descendants or any of the homes owned by the Plantagenets.

[@Hoakaloa]

Grazie! I do enjoy seeing special properties like this. Hopefully someone with vision and sufficient funds will bring this castle back to life. The spouse and I have stayed in two castles in Italy -- Castel Pergine in Trentino. And Montegufoni near Firenze. Both were memorable, wonderful stays. And, yes, the prices in Italy are simply mind boggling low compared to where I live...Maui. Cinder block homes on 8k sq ft lots built in the 50s selling for at least a million. Whacko. Looking forward to more of your videos!

[@BradsWorld]

I used to spend so much time in Maui in the mid 80's! Stayed up in Haleakala. The flowers, the views... Such a great time. Glad you like the videos and I will keep making neat ones! Enjoy the island for me a little bit today. Little sun and spam for Brad please! Mahalo 🌺🌈

[@kaloarepo288]

Australia is the worst country in the world for cost of housing - in any of the capital cities like Sydney,Melbourne, Brisbane and Canberra you literally have to fork out $millions for a basic cottage!

[@1000tomandben]

Absolutely stunning🍷🇮🇹

[@BradsWorld]

It was a neat one alright!

[@sladdengobros1081]

Thank you..great video as always

[@BradsWorld]

Thanks for the shoutout!! I love making them because so many people like watching them. It is a pleasure for me to do it. Thanks again!

[@susanhernandez7290]

I love your videos!!!

[@BradsWorld]

Thanks!

[@menchacaacevedomarcoantoni3785]

This castle deserves a 2 hour video

[@BradsWorld]

Yep. It was a neat place.

[@mathildemariagianferrara8039]

My dream place!

[@GFTwoodcraft]

Don’t worry. Everyone is taking the whole tour with you 😊

[@richardtaylor2361]

that was fun to see.

[@BradsWorld]

Glad you liked it. It was special to film

[@amymegginson-uz7jj]

I love these videos!

[@BradsWorld]

Thank you for saying so! I try really hard to make videos that not only walk you through a property but give some historical context too! Thanks for the kind words! I will keep it up!

[@grethaswensen6634]

❤❤❤❤ just BEAUTIFUL I look forward to talking to Palo

[@BradsWorld]

He is a great guy!! No matter what you are looking for.

[@estelladog1]

WOW that was cool! Your TX home must be in the Hill Country in Austin!

[@BradsWorld]

It is. Overlooking lake Travis. Beautiful. But not in Italy and 100° all summer and so many people moving out there. And the property tax. $2000/mo! I’m just a retired guy now, gotta watch the expenses!

[@estelladog1]

@@BradsWorld I'm in Missouri but used to date a guy from Austin near Hill Country. Eons ago now. Italy sounds much better for sure! Enjoy you and your wife's videos. Hope you both feel better! Thank you

[@tomcervanteso6374]

WOW WOW WOW 🤩 What an unbelievable castle. If I only had the money and a number of hired hands to keep it up 👍

[@BradsWorld]

You and me both! Too bad you don't have a big extended family to import to do the work.

[@johnsonrepp]

Now that is an Italian property!! A must have. Imagine what that would cost in the UK or the US. Wow

[@BradsWorld]

Many many millions!

[@angelikaswainson777]

So beautiful! 💕💕💕💕

[@BradsWorld]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@deborahditaranto]

I’m watching 🙋🏻‍♀️ this whole thing! It’s awesome! (And, I ❤ the 🎹) I totally get it. I live in NYC and you pay this for a 1 bedroom apt. Crazy!!

[@BradsWorld]

I just had a 750 sq ft apartment in Manhattan show up on my advertising feed. $1.8 Million! Acck!!!

[@deborahditaranto]

@@BradsWorld crazy, right?

[@robjus1601]

This sounds interesting!

[@magnoliamedichini8247]

Gorgeous, Brad! Another amazing video! You never cease to amaze. Who is the realtor for this gem? Who can we contact to get more info? Thanks again, you and your channel, captivate, always!

[@BradsWorld]

Thanks!! Contact Paolo Capitani at [e-mail] for more information

[@loisfolk5492]

Not too shabby.

[@docpretzel-yr3df]

These castle tours are my favorite... in the words of Oliver Twist, "More please, sir" lol

[@BradsWorld]

You got it...!

[@debratores6705]

Your doing great

[@BradsWorld]

Thank you. Always glad to hear that. I put it out there and you never know... Will people like it or not.

[@shellyluthultz9793]

In my dreams.....❤❤❤❤

[@SamManor-r5i]

At about 16:52 into video, I recognized myself in you... we all got to see you thinking... “It must be a shield”... and thank you for that thought, as soon as you figured it out- it clicked for my mind too. I think your correct as could envision strap or metal on its reverse side for a hand to grasp! I was wondering too when saw it... kind of had appearance of a large female breast which was interesting. The soldiers must’ve have joked about that one day long ago... I too was wondering what it was & you’re mind at work, got it!! I’m sincere buyer but about a year to 16 months out... so very much enjoying YOUR videos and especially the facts you share with all... adding in little educational tidbits here and there are really appreciated (sure by all, and yes me, being one who always needs to dig a bit deeper) and yes friends let me know they SEE me thinking too! AZ for now! Enjoy you & Olivia and learning about you both also. Thank you & ... Italy later! 🌵

[@BradsWorld]

We will be here when you make it. Good luck! Thanks! Brad

[@mathildemariagianferrara8039]

Wishing your wife a fast recovery

[@BradsWorld]

Thanks. We about 100% now.

[@kourion73]

Most UK Residents think in Imperial measurements still

[@BradsWorld]

No Kidding! I just thought it was us Americans (and Burmese...!)

[@jamesdellaneve9005]

I live 50 miles inland of LA. A 4,000 square foot stucco box costs $1.5M. Or a condo 1 block from any beach.

[@BradsWorld]

LA be Crazy!

[@jamesdellaneve9005]

@@BradsWorld It’s not as bad as Mountain View. $3M for a 800 sq ft bungalow. $6 to $7M for an average middle class house.

[@tfhmobil]

Fantastic place ❤ You didn’t show the basement or the surroundings ? Does it come with more buildings and land ?

[@BradsWorld]

Yes it did. 10,000 of land (1 hectare). And some old outbuildings. Sorry I couldn't film it but caretakers son was calling from ER in Siena and we all had to split! He was OK in the end. Caretaker was 85! The son was in his 50's with chest pains...! tour was long enough! That castle was something to be going up and down in. You guys only see a straight walk through when i am done editing. We walk the whole property one time before I even start filming. Then sometimes do a section 2-3 times... I try to get it all in everytime but...!

[@dalepellerin]

Actually, we are kind of looking for a castle. And we love Siena! :)

[@BradsWorld]

Well here you go! It was only like 25 mins back into town proper!

[@laurihines300]

What’s the story with syndications in Italy? Maybe that should be your next gig. Get a group of like-minded viewers together and purchase a Castle.

[@sandrabeltman9418]

❤❤❤ great idea!

[@BradsWorld]

I only have a few years left...! 🤣🤣 I don't want to open that can of worms but maybe a family group. Or even better Idea: If I had a medium sized company that allowed some remote work, what a great idea to spend a few million and have a set place for groups to come in and do collaborations among departments, or as a perk for a special team that did well. Little satellite Internet and this place would be fabulous.

[@christinagerman4114]

Does it come with land around it? So lovely!

[@BradsWorld]

Yes, a hectare. 10,000 sq meters +-. We were going to film the land and all the outbuildings but the caretaker got an emergency phone call from his son at hospital in Siena and we had to split! The son was OK BTW. Just a false alarm on heart attack! 🤨😅

[@davidparrish3538]

Hell I'd love to have something like that but that's way out of my price range.

[@rodperry4822]

The spiral stair is most likely the original stair in the original fortified “tower”

[@BradsWorld]

You are probably correct! Lots to catch very quickly when you are touring these for an hour and trying to take it all in.

[@Dr4gonDr0p]

OH!MY!GAWD! 😍

[@BradsWorld]

YEP!! 😅🥳

[@bestgirl1956]

If these walls could talk......

[@nearly-blindbrian8372]

wow.

[@loots9821]

"the proportions of these rooms is ginormous"!. Is that metric or imperial?😊

[@BradsWorld]

Bradial!

[@RajKotak-f7j]

Could you please add information such as how much land goes in the price, outgoings per year such as taxes etc., water supply, storage etc.

[@BradsWorld]

I could. I’ll start adding the listings. The person like breaking up the tour with 100 different points of information. If people are really serious to agent can provide all of that. Most people are watching these videos to get a sense of what’s available. Things like property tax, the answer is always the same: zero! There is no property tax in Italy called I am you, if it’s your primary resident even if you’re not a citizen and you’re just a resident. Things like water usage and run place varies substantially by users.

[@jamesdellaneve9005]

I am going out to buy a lotto ticket!

[@XHansCoché]

For those who wonder about the price, its around £1'268'000.

[@BradsWorld]

Yeah…. It’s in the thumbnail you pressed to watch the video and in the first 30 seconds of the house tour when I start talking along with all the basic details.

[@sandrabeltman9418]

I missed where the price was shown for this castle... anyone able to tell me what the euros price is please? 😮

[@godscountryhomestead1177]

1.5 million

[@sandrabeltman9418]

​@godscountryhomestead1177 thank you for the info. 🙏

[@BradsWorld]

I always try to get it on my Thumbnails on the Italian flag. And usually with the first 1 minute of when the tour actually starts (after any pre-info stuff I am talking about).

[@davidparrish3538]

Do all fire places work or are they sealed up

[@BradsWorld]

Not sure about everyone single one.

[@thebestcompaniondogforyou3367]

Amazingly beautiful

[@BradsWorld]

It was a very nice surprise to get to film it!

[@jacquelinemostardeirofabbr4623]

Lindo!🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@BradsWorld]

Si! Muy lindo!

[@ThomasTomiczek]

If you buy that, are you allowed to start conquering italy?

[@BradsWorld]

Yes! And Maybe France…

[@PhD777]

Yes, the USA uses American/U.S. Standard measurement - the country that went to the moon - repeatedly. Whereas all the countries that have not, and will not, use metric. 😉

[@BradsWorld]

Imagine where we could have gone with metric!!

[@solymarlujano7804]

Cuánto vale ese inmueble. Cuál es la actividad eoonómica del lugar, hay actividad turística. Por favor podrías enviarme mayores detalles. Gracias. How much is the final price, including taxes. What is or are the maining economic activities of the Town. Could You send me more details please. Thanks

[@BradsWorld]

👍🏼

[@alessandroalessandro4656]

Stai facendo un ottimo lavoro Complimenti continua così 😊

[@BradsWorld]

Grazie mille!! ☺️

[@rodperry4822]

How many hectares of property come with this?

[@BradsWorld]

Checking! If forgot about that. Look for it to show up in the description. And the listing when it is ready!

[@rodperry4822]

@@BradsWorld I might have missed it but want some reasonable grounds and if any outbuildings. Where would we see a complete listing? Thank you sorry y’all were ill

[@gabrieladramba1663]

Whats the price brad?

[@BradsWorld]

I always put it in the thumbnail that you click on the watch the video and also the first 30 seconds of the property tour… It says €1.5 million. It’s a neat place!

[@clarissadelias6922]

How much is it?

[@BradsWorld]

I always put the price in the thumbnail inside the Italian flag and also in the first 20 seconds of the actual tour when inside the house in big read letters... €1.5000.000!

[@skyqueenstudios]

I would be okay with longer videos if you don’t mind. Or maybe don’t keep returning to how thick the walls as so many times lol 😂

[@BradsWorld]

You should see them in person…

[@TheSilverSphincter69]

Not sure you said the price

[@Dr4gonDr0p]

Very beginning of video $1.500.000 Euros

[@TheSilverSphincter69]

@@Dr4gonDr0p thank you

[@BradsWorld]

Also in the Thumbnail of the video you click on to see it. I try to always put it there.

[@mathildemariagianferrara8039]

Who owns it?

[@BradsWorld]

A private party

[@edwardsierpowski3839]

Brilliant property. Dream home. How touchy are the Italian heritage when it comes to properties like these? In England these institutions would be over you like a rash making demands to return things to original (thinking the commercial kitchen here) or preventing you installing that elevator because it’s not ‘historic’ ? English heritage do nothing on their own, just let buildings crumble but the moment someone buys something they stick their noses in and start making all sorts of demands. It’s why people in England are extremely wary of properties that have a historic grade listing.

[@BradsWorld]

Well, it wasn’t any problem to put the commercial kitchen in. I don’t think an elevator would help in this case anyway and wouldn’t bother. They’re small sets of steps between the two sides of the castle anyway, so if you did get someone in a wheelchair up to one level they wouldn’t be able to move beyond that level to the other side of the house. It’s just not Wheelchair accessible or even difficulty accessible. Frankly, even though I’m very mobile, it was still difficult. The steps are very random in their height, nothing uniform at all.

[@skyqueenstudios]

What about making one take videos? So much easier to understand the layout of a place. Also, less time focusing on silly things like artifacts and thickness of the walls. More time doing a slower pan of each room floor to ceiling so viewers don’t get dizzy 😵‍💫

[@susannebrunberg4174]

A really nice castle. Would have loved to see more from inside. 800m2 isn't that big, but the property taxes could be pretty high considering it is a historical castle, or actually a defence fort. Pretty much money needed to put it "back" so to say, get rid of many bathrooms and those horrible newer walls. And that extremely ugly kitchen. Then new electricity, maybe those windows, which seemed to be pretty bad... Then also try to get back those original doors. I know much old stuff has been sold during the years, but still. The main problem is, as always, that terribly complicated and slow bureaucracy, which is in all Mediterranean countries. A lot of beautiful old furniture, and chandeliers, they should all remain here. Wonder who owns it now, if private, why do they sell? How much land comes with this property? Or is it only the castle and the terrace? When buying something like this, there are so many questions already about the construction itself. Hmm.. could actually be a nice home. Little different, but very cool.

[@BradsWorld]

800MQ not that big!?! Ack! You need to come and walk one of these tours with me. Up and down those stairs... Seemed gigantic to me!

[@lisaguineau149]

>gasp

[@DT-vc7hd]

How well would this fortress fare if under siege by the tax authorities? Asking for a friend 🤣

[@BradsWorld]

I imagine pretty well! 🤠🤠

[@WhiteDragon689]

The place is full of ghosts.

[@yodaz101]

And spend several million and 20 years restoring it.....Nope.. pile of rocks.

[@BradsWorld]

Ok yoda! Thanks for the comment. 😬