Property for sale in Umbria - Beautifully restored historic castle with potential for holiday complex or convention centre

This property for sale in Umbria is a wonderful historic palazzo or castle with origins dating from around 1200. The castle is located near Todi. It was originally built as a garrison and stands on the ruins of a Roman fortress. Set high upon an imposing rugged cliff against the backdrop of the rolling Umbrian landscape, this really is a unique and stunning property.

The castle stands close to the old fortified village, which also has a pretty little church. The building has been meticulously restorated to the highest standards taking account of the environmental, historic and cultural heritage of the area.

The fortress was destroyed by fire in 1273 during the warfare between the Guelphs and the Ghibellines, but in 1290 it was rebuilt and divied into 22 separate family dwellings. During the 18th century, the property was owned by the noble Francisci, Uffreduzzi and Corsini families and there are records and maps relating to its history.

The most picturesque part of the building is currently used as holiday accommodation. The main entrance from the castle's charming inner courtyard is connected via an archway to the outer part of the building. A manor house, laid out on three floors, has been divided into into 10 apartments (each with one or two bedrooms as well as a selection of characterful attic studios), which are partly furnished and all have fully equipped kitchens, independent heating and mains services. There are impressive period details including vaulted ceilings with timber beams and beautiful terracotta floor tiles and the interior has been finished to a high standard.

On the ground floor, there is a great hall with an original vaulted ceiling, a reception area, a snooker room, a sitting room and a handsome restaurant area with an impressive open fireplace and large external terrace. There is also a large kitchen, several store-rooms and four bathrooms in this part of the property. If desired, this floor could be subdivided into three apartments.

On the first floor are five self-contained apartments, two of which have splendid panoramic loggias.

On the second floor there are four self-contained apartments, three of which have terraces.

On the third floor there is an further two bedroom apartment with a wonderful panoramic roof terrace.

The building also has an extensive range of cellars which could be converted or used for storage.

Included in the sale is a semi-detached house on three storeys in need of restoration (180 sq m in total), which is adjoined to the castle on the outer walls. The total living are is approximately 2,900 square metres.

The entire property is set amid beautiful parkland planted with ancient trees and shrubs and there are footpaths and flights steps which can be floodlit at night, running through the park. At the foot of the building, there is a large, level area, which could be used for parking.

The Castle of Rosceto lies just 4 km from the E45 (Perugia-Roma) motorway/highway, would be ideal as a luxury resort hotel, a spa, a wedding location or convention centre.

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