Property for sale in Abruzzo - castle in Carsoli, L'Aquila province

A superb property for sale in Abruzzo - La Rocca dei Colonna is an 11th century castle close to Carsoli, in L'Aquila province.

This is an ancient village suffused with history, and the 'Rocca' is very much part of it. The Subiacensi monks built the hamlet in 1096, and it changed hands from the Orsini to Colonna families over the years. The resulting damage was repaired in the last half of the 15th century into its current state. The castle sits 800 metres above sea level, with a panorama including a sprinkling of little villages that have resisted the onset of time and dot the natural surroundings here and there. The people of these villages persist in their agricoltural heritage. Time seems to have ceased to exist and life has continue their lives as they have for centuries.

The property comprises part of the castle, 250sqm on three floors. This home has nine bedrooms, a spacious living room, a kitchen, two bathrooms and a fabulous terrace. There is also a tower made up of two circular rooms with openings that allow you to gaze out upon the surrounding hills and countryside. A renovation of all the external areas has been done and the property is in good condition with its own heating system. There are some historical and cultural restrictions on any renovations as this historically important structure is a listed building of course.

The property is 73km from Ciampino (Rome airport); 59km from L'Aquila; 46km from Avezzano; Rieti 67km; Carsoli 8km; Tagliacozzo 34km; Fiumicino (Rome airport) 102km; Rocca di Cambio and the nearest ski lifts 89km; the closest beach at Ostia Lido 99km.

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