Description
Marsciano, magnificent portion of a medieval castle of approximately 1575 sqm, embellished with an exclusive garden and immersed in an uncontaminated rural setting in Umbria, surrounded by about 5 hectares of land.
Description:
This prestigious castle is part of the network of fortified structures built to defend Perugia during the medieval period. The building for sale, a portion of the renowned Castello di Sant'Apollinare, spans five levels with a total area of about 1,575 sqm. The interior spaces include 54 rooms such as bedrooms and suites, 11 bathrooms, three kitchens, five large reception halls, rooms for receptions and dances, as well as living areas and study spaces.
On the first floor, there is a panoramic terrace of approximately 60 sqm with wide views of the surrounding landscape, complemented by two large salons, a kitchen with fireplace, a study, and four bedrooms each with a private bathroom. The second level hosts an additional hall, a second kitchen, two bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, and direct access to the walkway and the tower. The upper floors of the tower include a spacious attic, a study, and two additional rooms suitable as bedrooms or small apartments. Completing the internal layout is an independent apartment of about 200 sqm with direct access to the 13th-century crenellated Guelph tower, connected to the walls via a walkway and served by an internal spiral staircase.
The underground levels contain artifacts of Etruscan origin, testimonies of the site's ancient history. The property also includes a stone and brick farmhouse of about 450 sqm, fully to be renovated, located in a commanding position with open views, ideal for conversion into a private residence or guest facility.
External Spaces:
The property is completed by a total land of about 5 hectares, consisting of an exclusive 4,250 sqm garden with tall trees, an approximately 1,750 sqm parking area nestled in greenery among Holm oaks and bamboo, connecting harmoniously the garden to a forested area extending over 1.6 hectares.
Condition and Finishes:
The structure is in excellent condition, with fully operational systems. It retains valuable architectural elements such as vaulted ceilings, hand-made terracotta floors, and stone fireplaces with ancient coats of arms, narrating centuries of history and prestige.
Usage Potential:
The property represents a prestigious solution, ideal as a residence for representation, an exclusive relais, or an investment in the high-level hospitality sector.
Location:
Situated in the municipal territory of Marsciano, it benefits from a strategic position near Perugia and Lake Trasimeno, with easy connections to renowned places such as Assisi, Cortona, Città della Pieve, Arezzo, Florence, and Rome.
