Castles for sale Todi, Italy

OUR EXCLUSIVE! Ancient real estate complex of rare availability already inhabited in Roman times immersed in its exclusive land of about 290 hectares . The important part of the property consists of a wonderful castle of about 2700 square meters well maintained , a finely equipped restaurant , and an important real estate value of apartments and independent farmhouses Here time has stood still among rolling hills planted with olive trees , sunflowers and ancient trees . Description The imposing castle from the extraordinary views of the countryside boasts a square footage of about 2700 square meters . about.Splendid and fascinating can be appreciated in all its beauty characterized by large finely frescoed halls , the basement and cellars in addition to the first floor and attic used as guest rooms . The ancient village is characterized by eight housing units for a total of 900 square meters developed on one level or more levels that can accommodate the kitchen , living room , one or more rooms with service . The warehouses still now serving agriculture have a square footage of about 290 square meters . Additional four housing units , the square footage is about 440 square meters . The restaurant of about 860 square meters located a short distance from the castle is able to accommodate both inside , thanks to the large equipped rooms . The presence of eight farmhouses partly to be restored scattered in the countryside of the property make this property unique and rarely found . The square footage of the farmhouses ranges from 330 sqm to 600 sqm each one enjoys appurtenant land and breathtaking views . A small village of about 2000 square meters located about 2 km from the castle consists of several housing units . The atmosphere that you breathe brings back to the flavors of the past genuine and true. Exterior Spaces and Land At an altitude of 260 meters above sea level enjoys a favorable climate with relevant parts of medium slope easily workable . The land is suitable for cultivation by ordinary agricultural means . The total area is 290 hectares , the olive grove and the predominantly coppice forest of oak, oak and hornbeam trees stand out . State and finish The castle is in good state of preservation as are the apartments that are part of the hamlet that frames it . The remaining buildings have been in disuse for years and in most need of total renovation . The ancient terracotta , high frescoed ceilings , ancient stone fireplaces and masonry kitchens with large ovens characterize the part intended for guests very well-kept and charming . Potential uses . The important real estate complex is perfect to be used as a diffuse hotel of the highest level . Location In the surroundings of Todi, in the province of Terni, stands this fine real estate complex . Easily accessible from the Val di Chiana is only 60 km from Perugia airport, 140 km from Fiumicino .

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.