castle for sale Tavoleto, Italy
Castle Tavoleto (Italy)
Indulge in the epitome of luxury living surrounded by the captivating landscapes of Le Marche with this majestic 11th century castle. Nestled in the historical town of Tavoleto, this splendid castle stands as a testament to centuries of history and architectural grandeur. Originally commissioned by the Malatesta family, the castle later served as the stately residence of the Petrangolini family and played a vital role in the region’s past. Perched on the ridge of a hill, this castle offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside and the Adriatic Riviera. Its construction dates back to 1290, commissioned by the Malatesta Family, and it has since witnessed ownership transitions and historical events, including occupations during World War II and reconstruction efforts. The Castle Located on a hilltop in the town of Tavoleto, this castle is a landmark steeped in centuries of history. Commissioned by the Malatesta family in 1290, its sturdy walls have witnessed the passage of history. Over the years, it has served as a stately residence, a fortress, and even a hotel and classy restaurant in the 1960s. Today, the castle stands as a proud testament to Italy’s history, offering a glimpse into its rich medieval heritage. Over time, the castle underwent various renovations, preserving its medieval charm while accommodating modern comforts. Upon entering through the gates, you are greeted by a magnificent inner courtyard enclosed by towering walls. From here, a staircase leads to the main body of the castle, which is spread across five floors of living space for a total of 2100 sq.m. Ground Floor: Stepping inside the castle from the main road, you are welcomed by a charming closed porch renovated in the 1800s, likely once a stable area for horses and carriages. Adjacent to the porch you will find caves dating back to 1290, originally used as escape routes and now featuring an icehouse and additional service rooms for the castle. From the closed porch you step into the entrance hall, leading you upstairs, into a large reception room. First Floor: The reception room is also accessible from the internal courtyard. The first floor of the castle is dedicated to entertaining guests, featuring a series of halls, service rooms, and guest accommodations. These include various reception halls, a kitchen, several bathrooms, and dressing rooms, all restored to their former glory. Second Floor: On this level, you’ll find a second kitchen, which originally served the internal operations of the castle. Next to it, there are several bathrooms and rooms designated for staff use. This level also features a multipurpose room currently to a builder’s finish, offering endless possibilities for customization. Walking through the hallway adorned with frescoes and a fireplace, you step into another multipurpose room filled with natural light from large windows overlooking the street below. A highlight of this level is the Armiger Hall, a sprawling space of approximately 170 sq.m., which would be the perfect venue to host special events. Third Floor: Going up to the third floor, you step into the sleeping area of the castle, comprising five bedrooms, each with its own ensuite bathroom. This floor is ripe for renovation, offering the opportunity to customize the space to suit individual preferences, or creating additional suites for more accommodation space. Fourth Floor: Continuing upwards, the fourth floor reveals two large halls, with high ceilings adorned with original beams and frescoes that speak to the castle’s past. This level boasts its own terrace offering panoramic views of the sea and the inner courtyard, providing the perfect setting for relaxation. Here you will also find an additional multipurpose room, as well as two bathrooms. Fifth Floor: Adorned with stunning frescoes, this top floor offers a grand living room that opens onto a terrace, providing stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. This was probably the private apartment of Count Petrangolini. In addition to the living room, this level boasts two bathrooms and two bedrooms, as well as a versatile multipurpose room. Last but not least, access to the tower from this level adds a touch of charm to the castle. The Towers At the pinnacle of the five floors stands a two-level crenellated tower, offering unrivaled views of the surrounding countryside, hilltop towns, San Marino, Rimini, the Apennines and the sea, serving as a reminder of the castle’s medieval heritage. Within the walls, there are another three towers which can be restored as luxury suites. One of them is accessible from both within and outside the castle walls, and they exude charm and offer a stunning retreat for guests wanting a truly memorable experience. The Garden The 700 sq.m. courtyard, enclosed by the main building’s grand facade, benefits from optimal sun exposure and protection from northern winds. Initially the sole open space, it was bounded by a two-meter wall until 1951. Count Petrangolini then extended the enclosure, adding a taller wall with crenellations and three towers. One of them, serving as the boundary between courtyard and garden, features a door onto the adjacent street. The garden boasts an iron-gated entrance, and stone sourced from the Petrangolini’s land was used for construction. A straight stone path leads you directly to the main entrance. The Location Nestled in the heart of the picturesque Foglia River Valley, this castle boasts a privileged location midway between the historic city of Urbino and the sun-drenched shores of the Adriatic Sea. This strategic positioning offers you and your guests the best of both worlds: the rich cultural heritage of inland Marche region and the vibrant coastal lifestyle. The castle stands proudly on a hilltop, commanding stunning views of the surrounding countryside. From its vantage point, you can admire the rolling hills dotted with vineyards and olive groves, as well as the coastline and the mountains. The town of Tavoleto adds to the allure of the location, with its charming streets steeped in history and its convenience. Despite its private setting, this castle is conveniently located within easy reach of all amenities and not too far from a major highway. The city of Urbino, renowned for its Renaissance architecture and artistic heritage, is just a short drive away. Meanwhile, the beaches of the Adriatic Riviera invite you to relax and experience some of the best seafood restaurants of the region. EPC: Ordered Why Buy It Investing in this castle offers a multitude of opportunities. You could opt to transform the castle into an exclusive luxury residence, providing an opulent home for you and your family. Alternatively, it could be reimagined as a boutique hotel, catering to tourists seeking an authentic and immersive experience. The castle’s grandeur also lends itself to hosting special events, such as weddings, corporate gatherings, and cultural functions, offering a unique and unforgettable backdrop for memorable occasions. For those interested in preservation and public engagement, the castle could be opened to the public as a historical landmark, offering guided tours, educational programs, and cultural exhibits to showcase its rich heritage. Distances Nearest Town With Services: 50 m School: 170 m Theater: 6,9 km Urbino: 18,9 km Highway: 19,7 km Hospital: 21,4 km Cattolica: 22 km Seaside: 23 km Riccione: 24,2 km San Marino: 29,5 km Pesaro: 36 km Rimini: 42,1 km Fano: 54,4 km Airport of Bologna: 165 km
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Listed castle Deruta (Italy)
The castle stands at an altitude of about 500 meters in the municipality of Deruta (Perugia) via della Libertà 2. It can be reached from Deruta by taking the scenic hill road called "via di Castelleone" about 4.5 km. away from the main town. It is a historic-artistic architectural monument dating from the 15th-16th centuries and is under the protection of the Superintendence for Artistic, Historical and Architectural Heritage of the Region of Umbria. Location Deruta's origins remain partly obscure. Certain, however, is its ancient link with Perugia, of which it has always been a valid bulwark to the south, toward Todi, a role to which its appearance as a fortified castle still bears witness. Perugia is about 20Km away as is its airport. Fiumicino airport (Rome) is about 185Km away. Description The Castle is' composed mainly of three original architectural cores representing three historical periods: Medieval (dating back to the 12th century), traceable in the thick stone walls (even over 2.5 meters) that converge in the large and mighty Longobard Tower (about 36 meters high, square in shape and divided into five levels). Renaissance (dating back to the 15th-16th centuries), which forms the main body of the Castle formed by its Main Keep or Main Tower of roundish shape (divided into five levels) and joined to the main core of the Castle proper. Neo-Gothic (dating back to the 19th century), which represents that part of the building, united with the Renaissance core, facing the Inner Village and enclosing the Belvedere Tower at its top. The interiors consist of seven suites-double bedrooms with the possibility of a third bed, each with large bathrooms or salle de bain equipped with the latest technology such as whirlpool tubs and showers with aroma-therapy, chromo-therapy, ozone-therapy, Turkish bath and radio. The suites are named Contessa, Dama Bianca, Borgia, Gotica, Vergini, Torre degli Sposi, Cavaliere. The master apartments arranged on two floors, have 4 double bedrooms with the possibility of a third bed (each with an independent bathroom equipped as above) called the Master Bedroom, Bishop's Room, Guest Room, Lady's Apartment. In the Longobard Tower are arranged on 4 levels other double rooms named Swan Bedroom, Lion Bedroom, Raven Bedroom and Templar Bedroom connected by a helical staircase. On the first level of the Longobard Tower are located 2 equipped bathrooms. In the Foresteria del Castello there are two rooms (one double and one single) with equipped bathrooms also for handicap use. In total, there are eighteen bathrooms considering the service one for the Museum Area (called the Grottino), the service one for the Dining Room, the one called the Pensile dello Studiolo located in the Padronali apartments and the service one adjacent to the Salone dei Cavalieri. The Property has three fully equipped kitchens: the Old Castle Kitchen (on the ground floor), the Mistress Kitchen (on the second floor of the Mistress apartments), the kitchen of the small apartment of the Lady of the Company (on the second floor of the Mistress apartments) On the ground floor there are numerous halls and reception rooms, including large ones such as the Great Hall of the Armigers (over 100 sq. m., the largest in the Castle), the Ancient Captains' Refectory, the Great Entrance to the Borgo and Renaissance Staircase, the Neo-Gothic Painted Hall, the Guard Room, the Hall of Arms, the Passage Room and Grottino, the Ancient Gallery and main entrance to the Castle, the Gallery and Collections Room, the Entrance Hall to the Park with the underlying Medieval underground passages leading to the Old Medieval Cistern that still exists, the Grand Renaissance Dining Room, the Old Castle Kitchen and the Old Chapel. Connected to the Great Castle Kitchen, a large enclosable porch with stained-glass windows leads to the two covered cloister rooms, which in turn connect with the Longobard Tower and its aforementioned rooms. A wide stone staircase leads to the Castle's Piano Nobile and the Countess, Borgia, Dama Bianca, Gothic and Virgin suites. From the Contessa and Borgia suites there is access to a large square panoramic terrace overlooking the Castle's Old Cloister and inner courtyard. From the Longobard tower there is external access to the great outer Esplanades of the Castle above the portico. From these a bold staircase carved into the stone puts one at the uncovered top of the Longobard Tower itself, which serves as a solarium. Also located on the Piano Nobile are the Golden Room, the Ancient Library, the Office and the Renaissance Room from which it is possible to enter the Castle's main Torre degli Sposi-Mastio divided into three levels: La Salle de Bain (fully frescoed), the Bridal Parlor and the aforementioned Torre degli Sposi suite. It is noteworthy how the entire Piano Nobile of the Castle of Castelleone, including the various connecting corridors, presents integrally wall and ceiling decorations in both tempera and fresco with geometric floral motifs, naturalistic motifs, gallant scenes, feudal military scenes, etc., always different in each room. From the Piano Nobile one enters the mentioned Knight's Hall and the Great Knights' Hall also entirely decorated in tempera on both ceiling and walls. From the latter large reception room an external covered staircase puts to the covered summit part of the Belvedere Tower from which there is a 360-degree panorama. Outdoor Spaces The overall perimeter of the Property is about 800 meters, encompassing three roads. The Castle is served by nine entrances, three of which are from the Park (with large cusped and automated wrought-iron gates), one from the inner courtyard, one directly from the Park located on the main facade of the Property, three from the inner Village on Via della Libertà, and one on the alley of the Olive Tree. The relevance of land surrounding it is about 8500 square meters. mainly planted with tall trees almost all secular (oaks and holm oaks) and terraced park and garden sloping down to the pool of 12.5 x 6 meters located at the foot of the walls of the Castle equipped with Jacuzzi type whirlpool of 8 square meters with aroma and color therapy. Adjacent to the pool is a well made of stone and ancient bricks. State and finishes The Property, consisting mainly of stone walls, exposed ancient bricks and plastered parts, covers an internal area of more than 2,000 sq. m. useful (plus about 500 sq. m. of attics) developing into almost 100 rooms. The inner cloister is enclosed in the part of the building facing northwest with another well-cistern in the center made of ancient bricks that is still functioning. Cadastral classification of the entire area of the Castle: D2 (commercial use) Cadastral classification of the private Chapel only: B7 (religious buildings) Potentiality of use This prestigious castle lends itself perfectly to be used as a "de charme" accommodation facility of the highest level. Constituting an investment devoted to beauty, art and history.
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