Description
At about 10 km from Perugia, in a panoramic position overlooking the Umbrian countryside, ancient and prestigious castle with stables for about 3,500sqm , And about 6.5 hectares of land. Suitable as a luxury private residence and as a hotel de charme.
Location & Lifestle
The ancient castle, exclusive residence of important noble families, is located about 20 km from Perugia, on a small hill surrounded by lush vegetation and has been home to important figures such as Marconi and Gabriele D'Annunzio. The Perugia airport is 15 minutes away as the Trasimeno Lake, which is about 14 km. Florence and Rome can be reached respectively in 1 hour and a half and two hours. Being in the castle, offers the opportunity to dive into the past, enjoy the magnificent and prestigious architectural features restored to their splendor by recent restoration work, discover and experience both the Umbrian countryside and the small villages that are part of it.
Buildings
This prestigious and magnificent real estate property consists of a Castle / Villa of about 2700 square meters spread on number 4 floors plus the basement and the tower, the former stables of about 510sqm, various outbuildings for more than 310 sqm, large terraces and of a more than six-hectare Centennial Park. The castle, which was recently restored and only needs works to complete the interior finish, consists of a basement intended to be used as a woodshed, wineries and limonaia, three floors plus a mezzanine where you find the large frescoed decorated halls, some with vaulted ceilings and partly paneled, large and comfortable bedrooms with high ceilings, areas intended for service personnel; an attic floor can accommodate further bedrooms, while the tower which culminates with a large terrace allows you to enjoy a panoramic view of the surrounding countryside and of many quaint and interesting villages. The former stables, restored, are made up of several rooms to be used for new housing or as utility rooms for the castle service. Two more annexes complete the property.
Outdoor spaces
The large park, about 6.5 hectares, surrounds the Castle and features number three entrances with wide and majestic wrought iron gates, a tree-lined avenue leading to the castle, various gardens, terraced, bordered by ancient walls and with majestic connecting stairs; a lush forest and a few plots of arable land complete the outdoor spaces.
State and finishes
The castle is characterized by numerous and important architectural elements such as the battlements, the Porch with the family coats of arms, the prestigious Tower, external travertine stairs that connect the various terraces and gardens, the ancient walls that surround part of the property, the ancient frescos and particular decorations on the walls and ceilings.
The floors are in old terracotta tiles, the double glazed windows in chestnut, the chimneys were partially restored to splendor, all the frescoes and coffered ceilings were perfectly restored. Some features still require the finishing works, like the bathrooms, some of the flooring, the completion of the systems, the landscaping of the garden and the creation of the pool.
Potential use
This beautiful property is suitable to be used as a private house, the destination with which it was born and where the ancient Noble Families have lived in different centuries. A rough project provide for this ancient castle to become a luxury hotel, including a spa service that can be made in the former stables. We are ready, in our offices, to show you the actual potential of this prestigious property.