Sporting property - for sale - Italy

Hunting Estate and Character Rural Property Near Bologna

Located in Emilia-Romagna, in the Province of Bologna, this hunting and rural estate enjoys a strategic location, approximately 30 km from Bologna city centre, its high-speed railway station and the international airport. The property lies within a preserved, gently rolling natural environment, offering varied and authentic landscapes.

The estate forms part of an Azienda Faunistica Venatoria (AFV) with a total surface area of approximately 1,034 hectares, renowned for the quality of its biotope and wildlife management. The property itself extends over approximately 342 hectares (845 acres), complemented by additional farmed land, creating a coherent whole combining cultivated land, pasture, woodland and the characteristic clay formations (“calanchi”) of this Apennine region.

The territory is particularly well suited to private hunting, both for small game—pheasants, partridges, hares, woodcock and migratory pigeons—and big game, with regular populations of roe deer, red deer and wild boar. The diversity of natural habitats, combined with low human pressure, gives the estate excellent hunting potential.

At the heart of the property stands a historic building of great character. Part of it has been recently renovated, while a substantial section remains to be restored, offering significant development opportunities. Nestled between the two wings of the main building is a medieval church dating back to the 14th century, adding a rare and distinctive heritage dimension.

The estate also includes several agricultural and ancillary buildings, such as warehouses and adjoining outbuildings, as well as a separate building located at some distance, which can be converted for residential use. From an agricultural perspective, the property offers arable land, pasture and tree crops, including chestnut groves, suitable for a balanced and sustainable rural operation.

Thanks to its immediate proximity to a major city, the quality of its natural setting, its strong hunting potential and its real estate and tourism development prospects, this estate represents a rare patrimonial asset in northern Italy. It is ideally suited for a project combining private hunting, rural activity, character hospitality and residential use, within a preserved yet easily accessible environment.

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