castles with pool for sale Italy

Surrounded by lush greenery on the border between Le Marche, Tuscany and Umbria, just three kilometres from Mercatello sul Metauro, you come across a delightful 12-cent. Castle-hamlet that, with its seven stone houses, ancient tower and little church, dominates the picturesque wooded patches of the Alpe della Luna. In this environment rich in history, architecture and natural beauty, the hamlet has been renovated to create a charming and luxurious accommodation business with 11 bedrooms, a panoramic swimming pool and a small restaurant where you can delight in the delicacies of Le Marche cuisine. The Castle Entering this 12th century castle-hamlet, you walk along the main avenue and, once past the old watchtower, arrive at the heart of the village. It was restored by the current owners in 2005. Passionate for art, history and architecture, the borgo is the result of an excellent restoration and preservation, aiming to retain the original buildings, layout and materials – this allows for feeling stepped back into the Middle Ages. The borgo consists on a number of buildings, where they have made 3 large double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, 5 junior suites each with private bathroom, a suite with 2 bedrooms and a bathroom. Additionally, there’s an apartment with bedroom, bathroom, sitting room and kitchen. All bedrooms enjoy all comforts and showcase the typical characteristics of antique, local architecture, like massive wooden beams, cotto tiles and stone walls. Each room has its own peculiarity: some have a private outdoor space, some have a mezzanine, and some an original fireplace or a small living area. In order to provide guests with maximum comfort and enjoyment, there is a spacious common room with a large original fireplace. This is where you can entertain with other guests, have a chat, read and much more. Keeping guests entertained and allowing them to have all the facilities available is important, so a small but functional restaurant was also built, where breakfast is served in the morning. The external oven is original and will let you prepare homemade bread or pizza for your guests. The restaurant has a terraced garden where guests can enjoy a magnificent panorama while tasting local specialties, excellent local wines and craft beers. An aperitif at sunset, with the sun going down behind the Alpe della Luna, offers intense emotions and is an experience to be enjoyed. And if this is not enough for you, there are some unrestored rooms and spaces, where you could make, for example, a SPA or additional bedrooms if you want to increase your rental potential. The Land This amazing castle in Marche, includes about 9.000 sq.m. of land, that partially borders river Metauro. In the most panoramic position, overlooking the Alpe della Luna, a 33 sq.m. swimming pool has been built, where you can relax and cool down in the Italian hot summer. The terraced garden close to the restaurant also features an orchard and an area where they cultivate edible roses, as well as mallow, passion flower, elder, mint and nettle to make organic herbal teas. The best experience at night is to turn off all the lights in the garden and enjoy the unique show of the fireflies, flying all around you. The rest of the land is woodland. The History The castle was built on top pf a rocky cliff, near an ancient pagan temple dedicated to the God of Metauro River and was erected after the break-up of the Roman Empire in the 12th century to defend the town of Mercatello sul Metauro. With its high towers made of large stone ashlars, the armigers defended this noble land from the intrigues of wandering knights and the conspiracies of the mighty. It was in 1301 that Charles of Valois, brother of the King of France, and Corso Donati decreed the exile of Dante Alighieri in this castle. The Location This amazing castle in Marche is located just minutes from Mercatello sul Metauro and is surrounded by the luxuriant woods of the Alta Valle del Metauro in the province of Pesaro-Urbino. The valley is located in the northernmost province of Le Marche, which makes it a strategic crossroads for tourism: it stretches from the Adriatic Sea to the Apennines and borders Emilia Romagna, Tuscany and Umbria. It therefore represents an ideal area to discover and visit central Italy. To the east, you can reach the Adriatic coast, with its sandy beaches and San Bartolo cliffs; to the west, you can explore the Appennines; all around you come across beautiful towns like Urbino, the cradle of Renaissance, and you can continue on to Montefeltro, an authentic treasure chest of villages, fortresses and princely palaces, known for their ducal courts and solemn sanctuaries. Mercatello sul Metauro is a lovely village in northern Marche: thanks to the beauty of its historic centre and the protection of the environment and landscape, it has been included in the club of ‘Italy’s most beautiful villages’. In addition to the many historical and architectural beauties, Mercatello is a town with all amenities and, especially in summer, many events are organised to entertain tourists and locals. EPC: Ordered Why Buy It Who has never dreamed of owning a castle from the 1100s? This magical place will allow you to experience history and make good business out of it too. In fact, its renovation, aimed at welcoming tourists, makes it ideal as a boutique hotel and as an albergo diffuso, a kind of accommodation that is more and more popular among tourists in Italy because it allows them to become part of a lifestyle, rather than sleeping in a room. The area is also particularly popular among tourists for its historical and natural beauty. Moreover, its perfectly central location in Italy makes it a strategic starting point for visiting and discovering other regions such as Tuscany, Umbria and Emilia Romagna. Distances Closest Town with Services: 2,5 km Schools: 2,9 km Theatre: 3,2 km Golf Course: 3,3 km Hospital: 15 km Sasso Simone Nature Park: 25 km Urbino: 30 km Acqualagna: 33 km Cagli: 40 km Città di Castello: 44 km Arezzo: 70 km Airport of Ancona: 113 km Airport of Bologna: 197 km

Among the picturesque hills of the province of Terni, on the border between Umbria and Lazio, in the heart of the green countryside, an exquisite villa is for sale, restored with respect for the historical heritage. Located in a charming medieval village just an hour from Rome, it represents a rare opportunity for those who appreciate the combination of authenticity, comfort and nature. The property is located along the famous Path of Light, a suggestive pilgrimage route that connects Rome to Aquileia, a few kilometers from the famous Marmore Falls and the magical Parco dei Mostri. The property is a farmhouse, harmoniously integrated into a magnificent medieval castle, completely restored with attention to the smallest details. It offers guests six elegant rooms, a modern wellness center and a welcoming restaurant. The estate is composed of three elegant houses with 14 bedrooms for private use, for a total internal surface area of approximately 2,800 m2. The estate is surrounded by a suggestive land of about 20 hectares, which includes green meadows, a well-kept wood, agricultural land, a small olive grove with 50 trees and an arable area. The property is completed by large annexes: a stable of 350 square meters and a covered storage for agricultural machinery of 1,200 square meters. This unique property is ideal for quiet walks in the open air and for fully immersing yourself in the Umbrian nature. Furthermore, the possibility of expansion with building rights of an additional 3,000 cubic meters of living space opens up excellent prospects for the development of a tourist activity already successfully started. A true pearl in the heart of Italy, the ideal choice for those who dream of a slow life, immersed in nature, history and serenity.