Villa La Parnenga – Cerreto Castello, Biella In the authentic heart of Piedmont, at the foot of the Biella Prealps, stands this extraordinary historic property, a perfect blend of architectural elegance, pristine nature, and entrepreneurial potential.
The main residence, a finely restored villa of over 1,200 square meters, boasts frescoed ceilings, mosaic terrazzo floors, and spacious reception rooms. The property is surrounded by a 1.5-hectare private park of remarkable botanical interest, complete with a swimming pool and landscape views of rare beauty.
Adjacent to the villa are over 2,000 square meters of 17th- and 19th-century rustic buildings, still housing the ancient wine vats: spaces steeped in historical memory, waiting to be enhanced in a hospitality, wellness, or art project. The property is not subject to any Fine Arts regulations, except for a small portion of the rustic buildings, thus ensuring freedom of intervention while also preserving its historical value.
The estate is located in a unique setting: the Coste del Sesia hills, renowned for their winemaking tradition, now experiencing a new renaissance thanks to the Sella family, who have planted vineyards on the neighboring property and established one of their company headquarters. The land's exposure is ideal for growing high-quality grape varieties, forming a natural extension of the Tenute Sella agricultural landscape.
The historical roots of "Parnenga" date back to the 18th century, when the area was already listed in the land registers as a prestigious wine-growing region. The villa, completed in the late 19th century, quickly became a residential icon of the Biella area, with illustrious owners such as the industrialist Pietro Giacomo Gromo, the Rosazza family, and, more recently, the Zegna Baruffa family, a prominent name in the great local textile tradition.
Today, the property presents itself as an authentic retreat immersed in greenery, in an area that combines slow tourism, nature, and culture: from the Oasi Zegna to the Burcina Park, from the Ricetto di Candelo to the Coste del Sesia vineyards, and even the ski slopes of Bielmonte. The Biella area, also recognized by the Corriere della Sera as one of the areas with the best climate in Italy, offers quality of life, extraordinary landscapes, and still affordable real estate values, increasingly appreciated by families and international investors.
Strategically located just 1 hour from Milan, 61 km from Malpensa and 85 km from Turin Caselle, the villa is at the center of an ideal crossroads connecting Piedmont to the great lakes of Northern Italy, Monte Rosa and the main cities.
A rare and unrepeatable opportunity for international investors, hospitality funds, or winemakers seeking an exclusive historic property combining charm, potential, and quality of life.
Available on a restricted basis, exclusively to selected customers.