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Fence, wall or high hedges: privacy with a fully enclosed property

In particular, buyers who want to use a prestigious property for private residential purposes attach importance to undisturbed privacy. Anyone who occupies a historic property such as a castle or a large villa that is visible in public space often finds themselves exposed to photo tourists.

The fact that special properties and cultural monuments generate a certain amount of public interest is basically "normal" and often desirable. In the case of private residential properties, however, uninhibited curiosity is in most cases undesirable.

While simple options like loose barrier tape or signs like "Private Property: No Trespassing" are often brazenly ignored, fenced properties offer better protection against trespassing by uninvited visitors standing outside your window on a Sunday morning, camera in hand.

According to the sellers, these historic properties for sale have a complete fence. This can be a classic fence, a wall, or even a perimeter privacy screen with sufficiently high hedges. Closed, opaque enclosures for more privacy as the best protection against prying eyes. Applies to all countries.

Castle Apartment for sale Baveno, Piemont, Italy
Luxurious apartment in Villa Barberis in Baveno
Castle Apartment for sale Baveno, Piemont, Italy
Enjoy luxury life on Lake Maggiore in this apartment in a prestigious historic property with pool, park and janitor service. The prestigious Villa Barberis in Baveno is a prestigious property on the lake in first-class condition and a total of ten residential units. The highlight of the second floor apartment, which can be reached by elevator, is the la...
Stresa Luxury Real Estate
Country home for sale 06060 Lisciano Niccone, Umbria, Italy
Niccone Valley Estate
Country home for sale 06060 Lisciano Niccone, Umbria, Italy
A magnificent, panoramic property set in perfectly maintained gardens and grounds. This prestigious Estate property started with a ruined farmhouse. The current owner, a team of talented local stone masons and artists, with the help of a reclamation yard and allot of blood, sweat and tears over the period of 2 years Villa Lavanda was completed with no e...
IPN Castello
Country home for sale 05010 San Marino, Umbria, Italy
Peaceful country property in Terni region - 7,41 acres
Country home for sale 05010 San Marino, Umbria, Italy
This property was created through the restoration of an old rural farmhouse built with local stone. All renovation work was carried out in keeping with the local style, preserving the original architectural design. Located at an altitude of approximately 800 meters above sea level, the house enjoys a panoramic position immersed in tranquility, just 25 k...
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Town House for sale Kremnica, Region of Banská Bystrica, Slovakia
600 Years of History – 15th-Century Merchant House
Town House for sale Kremnica, Region of Banská Bystrica, Slovakia
15th-Century Merchant House Seeks a New Owner with an Appreciation for Exceptional Heritage: This Gothic and Renaissance merchant house is located on Kutnohorská Street, directly beneath Kremnica Castle. Its history dates back to 1434, and from a 1442 tax register, we know the first owner was a man named Wilhelm Gros. Today, the property is a national c...
Riešime bývanie, s.r.o.
Country home for sale 36740 Tomiño, Galicia, Spain
A place where time stands still – 8,000 m² of natural beauty with glamping potential
Country home for sale 36740 Tomiño, Galicia, Spain
Nestled within the Montes de Pinzás mountain range and close to the village of Tomiño, this enchanting 8,000 m² fully enclosed estate offers a touch of forgotten romance. In addition to the 18th-century stone house, the former agricultural property consists of several plots with fruit and ornamental trees, old stables for horses and livestock, and vario...
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Country home for sale Maubourguet, Occitania, France
Historic "Maison Bourgeoise" with Spacious Grounds near Maubourguet
Country home for sale Maubourguet, Occitania, France
Located just 15 minutes from Maubourguet, this historic "Maison Bourgeoise" offers a well-equipped kitchen, dining room, two living rooms, an office, four bedrooms, a bathroom, and various outbuildings, all set on a 5,800 m² wooded plot. Upon entering the house, you'll be welcomed by the charm of the past. The interior is bright, and the original featur...
Abafim
Castle Apartment for sale Menton, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Great apartment with covered terrace, spectacular garden, sea view and parking space
Castle Apartment for sale Menton, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Buying Property in France: Exceptional Apartment in Menton’s Exclusive Garavan District: Located in the prestigious Clos du Peyronnet, within the sought-after Garavan residential area of Menton, this remarkable apartment is situated on the ground floor of a villa designed by the renowned architect Charles Garnier. The villa, currently divided into five ...
Edouard VII
Country home for sale La Rasa, Castile and León, Spain
House in the country with historic wine cellar near El Burgo de Osma
Country home for sale La Rasa, Castile and León, Spain
A restored 18th-century building that preserves the traditional architecture of Soria. The historic house features a historic wine press and a wine cellar with impressive brick vaults, creating a unique atmosphere. The property is private, fully enclosed, and ideal as a holiday retreat, for events, or social gatherings.Living Areas5 double bedrooms, eac...
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Trullo for sale Martina Franca, Apulia, Italy
Trullo estate in the rural idyll of Apulia
Trullo for sale Martina Franca, Apulia, Italy
Nestled in the peaceful Apulian countryside, surrounded by centuries-old olive trees and traditional dry-stone walls, this beautifully restored trulli complex offers a unique and refined living space. Perfect for those seeking an authentic villa in Puglia, the property spans approximately 1.5 hectares and includes a main villa, multiple guest accommodat...
Oikos Immobiliare
Country home for sale Rodez, Occitania, France
Country house with character near Rodez
Country home for sale Rodez, Occitania, France
10 Minutes from Rodez: Historic Stone House in the Heart of Aveyron: Located just 10 minutes from Rodez, in the heart of Aveyron, this remarkable stone house boasts over 1,000 years of history. Offering 1,915 sq. ft. of living space, it features a spacious living room, a kitchen with a dining area, three bedrooms, a bathroom, a walk-in closet, a home of...
Abafim
Country home for sale Trie-sur-Baïse, Occitania, France
Country property with guest accommodations
Country home for sale Trie-sur-Baïse, Occitania, France
Located 10 minutes from Trie-sur-Baïse, this spacious property offers 430m² of living space. Entirely renovated, it is ideal for developing a chambre d’hôtes business with its 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, sauna, and gym. The property sits on 6,500m² of grounds. Constructed at the end of the 19th century, this home retains traces of its past with beautiful b...
Abafim
Town House for sale Palencia, Castile and León, Spain
Ancient oratory in Palencia from the 15th century
Town House for sale Palencia, Castile and León, Spain
I am selling a unique 15th-century property in Palencia, located in the historic region of Tierra de Campos in Castilla y León. This is the only civil structure in the city that still retains its original wooden beam ceilings from that era. While the building’s original purpose is not definitively known, some local sources suggest it may have been an or...
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Country home for sale Xove, Galicia, Spain
Country house with two waterfalls in Xove
Country home for sale Xove, Galicia, Spain
This impressive country house is set on a plot of approximately 7,000 m² in a perfect location, away from the harshness of the sea and the winds. The property is traversed by the Guilán and do Cruceiro rivers and includes a 230 m² house located in Xove, Lugo. A unique feature of the property is the two waterfalls on the grounds. The magnificent stone ho...
Freelance
Country home for sale Almagro, Castile-La Mancha, Spain
Country property in Spain with 7 ha of land
Country home for sale Almagro, Castile-La Mancha, Spain
Magnificent property of 7 hectares, with a beautiful 400m² home. It is located 2 minutes from Almagro (with all the services for daily life) and only 20 from Ciudad Real, 2 hours from the center of Madrid and the Atocha Station, and a little more from the airport. The entrance flanked by cypresses, the façade painted in a very attractive crimson color a...
Freelance
Country home for sale Melide, Galicia, Spain
Traditional country stone house in Galicia
Country home for sale Melide, Galicia, Spain
MAGNIFICENT LARGE TRADITIONAL AND VERY WELL RESTORED STONE COUNTRY HOUSE located just 3 kms far from Melide (A Coruña), on the Camino de Santiago. It has the advantage of being very well connected, 20 min. from the Santiago de Compostela airport by highway, and enjoys being among other houses that are primary residences and therefore give a lot of life ...
Freelance
Church for sale 06060 Lisciano Niccone, Umbria, Italy
Old church converted to a luxury home
Church for sale 06060 Lisciano Niccone, Umbria, Italy
Exceptional living: in Lisciano Niccone, Umbria : - fully restored church building in a magnificent location overlooking the Pian di Marte, where Hannibal went to battle on Lake Trasimeno. The current owner has carried out extensive restoration work about 15 years ago, using only authentic and ecological materials to create a special environment. In 64 ...
IPN Castello
Country home for sale 06019 Preggio, Umbria, Italy
Character farmhouse with panoramic view in Preggio
Country home for sale 06019 Preggio, Umbria, Italy
This historic and exceptionally tastefully designed farmhouse offers a total area of 287 sqm on a plot of 2.3 hectares. On the first floor, there is a living room, a laundry room, a storage room, a kitchen, and a dining room. A bedroom with an adjoining full bathroom completes this floor. The recently renovated kitchen and dining room give the farmhouse...
IPN Castello
Castle Apartment for sale Luino, Lombardy, Italy
Lake Maggiore: Three-room apartment in Liberty villa in Luino
Castle Apartment for sale Luino, Lombardy, Italy
Beautiful, cozy penthouse on the top floor of an Art Nouveau villa from 1900 in the heart of Luino. With an area of 115 m², this attic apartment on the second floor without an elevator offers spacious and bright rooms thanks to the Velux windows and white exposed beams. The villa is lovingly furnished and consists of a spacious living/dining room with a...
Città Ideale
Country home for sale Livorno, Tuscany, Italy
Country house near Livorno with roots in the 17th century
Country home for sale Livorno, Tuscany, Italy
The columns still provide a clue to an old church that stood at this site in the 17th century. Towards the end of the 18th century, a farmhouse was built on the foundation of the former chapel. Such transformations of older structures are characteristic of most old Tuscan and Umbrian farmhouses. The current property is a wonderful Tuscan country house w...
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Town House for sale Squinzano, Apulia, Italy
Historic town house with private courtyard in Squinzano
Town House for sale Squinzano, Apulia, Italy
Charming property with a private courtyard in the historic heart of Squinzano. : These houses are characteristic of Mediterranean architecture in Southern Italy and are particularly valued for their historical charm. The living spaces are often arranged around a private courtyard, serving as the focal point of domestic and social life. Traditionally, t...
Oikos Immobiliare
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