Real estate for sale in Umbria - property in Acquasparta, Terni

Real estate for sale in Umbria - this charming property in Acquasparta is set within the walls of a castle dating back to the 11 century.

Sitting 650 m above sea level, the fortified hamlet is 15km away from the E45 motorway and just 20km away from magnificent Spoleto (with fast rail connection to Rome). The area is dotted with old convents, castles, monasteries, mills and is beautiful and unspoilt.

Some inscriptions found in the nearby Roman ruins of Carsulae suggest that this settlement existed with the same name during the Roman era. The first historical records of the castle are from the 11th century; it was one of the first fortresses of the Arnolfi family, their HQ in the 13th century.

No major alterations have been made to the structure of the castle. The hamlet keeps its original layout, with a rectangular shape and towers at the four corners.

The building for sale is fully detached on four sides, and is likely to date from the same era as the castle. The edifice is structurally sound in its load bearing walls, roof, ceilings, concrete slabs; it has undergone some restorations in the past two decades. Some rooms still feature exposed beams on the ceilings, while for the most part genuine ceilings have been replaced with concrete and brick.

Finishing works needed include floors, utilities, rendering, doors, windows. The building, featuring a magnificent stone-exposed façade and peculiar buttresses, lies on three storeys.

The lower floor (180sqm) is reached via an alley or from the backyard; it comprises several rooms currently used as cellars and storage, which could be converted to accommodation. This floor is linked to the above storey via a staircase. The first floor has two main entrances from the square of the church, one featuring an arched opening. At this level (180sqm), are four big rooms and a smaller one. On the second floor, connected via internal stairs, are three more rooms. On the outside, on the far side of the house, there is a 100sqm private courtyard, accessible from the ground floor. This property is suitable for making two or three apartments, an artist’s studio, a B&B, or restaurant. The village has two restaurants and a bar; shops and schools can be found 10km away.

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