10th Century Castle and Event Venue for Sale

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ITALY, UMBRIA, PERUGIA

10th Century Castle and Event Venue for Sale

10th Century Castle for Sale. Originally part of the defences of Perugia, this fantastic, listed, 10th century castle sits on a hill near the town it once protected. As well as being located near Lake Trasimeno, Todi, Città della Pieve, Perugia, Assisi and Rome are all easily accessible.

The property comprises a wing of the castle made up of a single 5 storey building of 1,570 sqm. It has 54 rooms including 4 suites, 11 bathrooms, 3 kitchens, living and study areas, 5 large reception rooms and a terrace of about 60 sqm adorned with battlements overlooking the valley. It also houses a complete apartment of about 170 sqm, consisting of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, kitchen and attic space, which leads to the crenellated tower, an integral part of the property. The sale also includes a garden of 4,000 sqm below the castle.

Dating back to the 10th century, as part of the defences of the city of Perugia from the South, it became a home for nobility in the 13th century. More recently, it has been used as an events and accommodation business hosting weddings, receptions, exhibitions, concerts, food and wine events.

The property has always been inhabited and has preserved its wonderful original features such as large brick fireplaces, terracotta floors and exposed wooden beams. It has recently been structurally renovated with some internal finishes in need of completion. It is sold partially furnished.

There is a farm of 80 hectares that specialises in the wine sector also available by separate negotiation. It includes vineyards, arable land, pastures, olive groves, truffles and woods, a farmhouse of about 570 sqm with a shed, stables and tobacco drier.

Castle:

1570 sqm sqm on 5 storeys.

Basement: Living room, event and catering venue, 2 anti-baths, 3 bathrooms, storage area, 2 closets, technical room, passage way.

Ground Floor: 4 dining rooms, event and catering venue, study, office, 2 closets, 2 passage rooms, 5 bathrooms.

First Floor: 60 sqm terrace, living room, lunchroom, kitchen, study, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, closet.

Second Floor: Complete apartment of about 170 sqm with living room, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, closet, technical room.

Third Floor (attic): Bedroom / study with access to the tower with a walkway on the walls and a spiral staircase.

External Areas:

Garden of 4,000 sqm of land below the castle with woodland.

Parking for approx. 80 cars.

Utilities:

Mains water and electricity, LPG and gas central heating, phone line, WiFi, rainwater collection tank for irrigation.