luxury property with terrace for sale Rome, Italy

The Orsini Castle is located in Nerola, a village approximately fifty kilometers northeast of Rome, in the picturesque Sabina region, just an hour's drive from Ciampino Airport. Built between the 10th and 11th centuries by order of Napoleon Orsini and completed in 1085 by his son Gentil Virginio Orsini, the castle has undergone various transformations throughout its fascinating history, including its conversion into a hotel starting in 1994. The property includes the majestic Castle, with its four imposing corner towers and crenellated walls, along with the building called Scuderie opposite the entrance on Via Aldo Bigelli, and the three adjoining buildings on four levels known as Il Borghetto, in addition to a separate building used as a gym/game room. The castle is spread over two main floors: the ground floor and the first floor, with additional intermediate levels. The main structure houses all the hotel services, including reception, banquet halls, a restaurant, a bar, a breakfast room, a kitchen, storage rooms, administrative offices, and 21 rooms of various sizes. The common areas are richly furnished and adorned with historical details and original frescoes. The rooms are also tastefully and elegantly furnished, preserving the charm and atmosphere of the past. The Scuderie comprises 5 suites distributed over two above-ground levels with lofts. Il Borghetto dei Lecci consists of four buildings on four levels offering 14 hotel rooms. The property is completed by a portion of a building spread over two levels in a rustic state intended for a game room/fitness center and a small storage room. The castle is surrounded by extensive outdoor spaces, including a swimming pool with changing rooms below, overlooking the splendid valley in which the castle is nestled. Thanks to its elevated position, the castle offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside and the picturesque town of Nerola. An oasis of peace and beauty, ideal for those seeking a unique and prestigious residence. This property represents a unique opportunity for those who wish to live immersed in the history and charm of an authentic medieval castle.

An enchanting property that began life as a watchtower and communication tower in 1200, positioned on a hill with panoramic views in all directions by virtue of its ancient function. It consists of an ancient body, the three-storey tower with Ghibelline merlons, and a later extension of over 400 square metres that makes it widely liveable and comfortable. The structure, built entirely of stone and with ceilings with wooden beams and terracotta tiles, fully respects the traditional building techniques of the period. Inside we find large, bright and cosy spaces, rustic details that blend harmoniously with elements of comfort. The numerous windows allow natural light to flood the interior, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere in every room. On the first floor, the property has six bedrooms, four bathrooms and a main living room with an atmospheric fireplace, ideal for hosting family and guests. On the ground floor there is a large kitchen and a long living room characterised by two stone arches. Still on the ground floor are five more rooms with various possible uses. Going up, finally, we have a studio inside the tower, a small terrace and the tower's super panoramic terrace. There are two outbuildings, an oven and an animal shelter, which are in good condition and can be used for various purposes. The property is accompanied by an extensive estate of about 2.5 hectares of land, consisting of one hectare cultivated for decades in organic mode, a valuable wood for wood, a terraced orchard and the upper part of the hillside cared for as a garden and olive grove. The presence of about 140 olive trees, cared for and in production, offers a harvest of about 1000-1500 kilos of olives per year. Situated a short distance from the Orvietana, a scenic road connecting Todi from Orvieto along the Tiber and Lake Corbara, it is a reference point for a nature trail in the area. All necessary services are located a short distance away. The geographic position and the altitude of 400 metres above sea level mean that the climate is always mild even in winter and definitely suitable for agriculture and in particular the production of highly prized olive oil.