Stunning Italian castle hits market for £2.5M – complete with TWO private beaches

A stunning Italian castle has gone on the market for nearly £2.5 million (€2.9 million) – and it even comes with two private beaches.

Villa Castello Pellegrini was built at the end of the 19th century, and is considered one of the most beautiful properties in the area.

Its location in Stresa, Lake Maggiore – the second largest lake in the country – provides the perfect backdrop for the picturesque home.

The property itself boasts over 12,000 square meters, surrounded by land and tall trees, and faces the lake with its very own private beach.

The mansion consists of three buildings – the castle, an annexe and a small cottage, all of which benefit from a beautiful panoramic view of the lake.

The elegant castle is spread over three floors, with the service rooms and two cellars in the basement.

The ground floor is accessed from the main door, through the large entrance with the amazing, central marble staircase.

A lift connects all floors, with the first floor boasting five rooms, two bathrooms and a large balcony facing the lake.

The second floor has a further two rooms, while the turret’s two rooms enjoy the most panoramic views in the property.

Also included in the sale is the two-level annexe, with a kitchen, living room and two bathrooms.

A small cottage also comes alongside the castle, serving as a perfect spot for friends to stay.

Outside, the property is completed with 120sq metres of space and two private beaches of around 260sq metres.

Despite the relatively low price for the sprawling home, there is a slight catch in that the entire property is in need of a complete renovation.

The property is currently available with Stresa Luxury Real Estate, Luxury Portfolio International for €2.9 million.