Castle under renovation, for sale between Lake Trasimeno and Perugia

Brief description

Charming castle, in a panoramic position and with lake view, only 6 km from Lake Trasimeno and 15 km from Perugia. Total area of 3,500 square meters, perfect for a hotel and accommodations facility and for hosting events. The sales price refers to the current state of the renovation, as shown in the photos, including the exterior windows and doors.

Geographic position

Castello del Cavaliere is on a dominant hillside position overlooking Lake Trasimeno, just 15 km from Perugia (a 15 minute drive) and 3 km from the nearest town where you can do your daily shopping.

We are located in Umbria, just 25 km from the border with Tuscany, conveniently located and central to many important historical districts in the two regions. With a 45-minute drive, we can reach Assisi (37 km), Spello (42 km), Cortona (44 km) and Montepulciano (51 km), whereas Chianciano Terme (58 km), Arezzo (81 km) and Spoleto (75 km) are about an hour away.

Lake Trasimeno is 6 km away, and Passignano sul Trasimeno (15 km away) and Castiglione del Lago (24 km away) are about a 15 minute and half-hour drive, respectively.

The location is also just perfect for golf lovers. There are three lovely courses in the vicinity: the Antognolla Golf Club (18 holes par 71) - one of the most challenging and spectacular golf courses in Italy - just 20 km away, the Perugia Golf Club (18 holes par 72), 10 km away, and the Lamborghini Golf Club (9 holes par 36), also 20 km away.

The airport of Perugia is the nearest (25 km away, half an hour by car); and in two hours you can also reach the Florence airport (150 km), Rome Ciampino (197 km) and Rome Fiumicino (214 km).

Description of buildings

The Castello del Cavaliere is a striking fortification with an important historical value. Its history goes back to ancient times, as it dates back to the year 608.

The property consists of the Castle, an adjacent Villa, and over 4.5 hectares of land, with an olive grove of 350 trees that produces olives and olive oil.

Due to its commanding position at 337 meters above sea level, it was an important outpost of defence from enemies and it suffered numerous attacks over the centuries, some of which led to its partial or total destruction.

The castle was also in the "Byzantine Corridor," a portion of territory administered by the Byzantines and the only link between Rome and Ravenna during the period when the Goths and Lombards settled on the peninsula.

In the 1400s, the fortification was an outpost that defended the Umbrian territory. Later on the small village that currently exists, and is inhabited, was created around it.

THE CASTLE

The castle is being renovated and it has undergone structural consolidation work and re-roofing. Most of the flooring, the facilities and the existing frescoes were also renovated.

It consists of two contiguous blocks connected by inside stairs and external entrances.

On the ground floor, the plan is to build a reception area, large reception rooms, two restaurant rooms, the kitchens, a cafeteria room, and restrooms.

From this floor you can reach the beautiful panoramic terraces.

On the second floor there are more common living areas, an additional kitchen and 4 studios with bathrooms.

On the second floor there is a large apartment with a large entrance hallway, kitchen, dining room, living room, study, two bedrooms with bathrooms and two additional bathrooms.

THE VILLA

The Villa has four floors in addition to the two floors of the turret.

The current renovation was limited to the conservation and restoration of the walls and the laying of only the beams that will support the floors.

The original floors were recovered and preserved, and they can be reassembled.

The renovation project involves the construction of 6 apartments, each with its own living area, two bedrooms and two bathrooms, and common and service areas in the basement.

The measurements provided indicate the liveable surface area.
The liveable surface area is the same as the walkable surface area (which includes internal walls) plus 10% to take into account supporting walls.
The surface area occupied by stairs may only be calculated once.

State and finishing

The current architectural layout of the Castello del Cavaliere is the result of the transformation of the building over the centuries, at the hands of the various families who owned it, until the very last works, which were responsible for the frescoed ceilings.

In the basement part of the castle, the grotto was also restored. It is a long tunnel entirely dug into the rock, taking us back to the past of the fortification, as we imagine it was used as a secret passage to be able to escape outside the walls in case of siege (currently the tunnel is closed).

The sales price refers to the current state of the renovation, as shown in the photos, and also includes the exterior windows and doors (not yet installed).

External areas

The land is over 4.5 hectares, with 350 olive trees that produce olives.

Within the surrounding walls there are wonderful panoramic terraces, one of which has a lake view.

If you’re interested, you can request a permit to build a swimming pool.

Use and potential uses

The renovation of the Castle and Villa includes numerous large spaces for hosting guests and events, and the rooms and apartments make the property perfect as a high-end accommodations facility.

Distances and location

Umbria - Italy

Neighboring regions: Toscany, Lazio, Marche

Main centers: Perugia, Assisi, Spoleto, Todi, Orvieto, Gubbio, Spello

 

Characteristics: is the sister of Tuscany region, green and hilly territory with olive groves and vineyards, rich in art cities and quaint towns.

Placed in Central Italy between Rome and Florence, Umbria is a region rich in history and culture, from the hilly landscape with olive groves and vineyards, and dotted with historic villages and artistic cities such as Perugia (important international University Centre), Spoleto, Orvieto, Todi, Assisi, Spello and others.

15 minutes from Perugia is located Lake Trasimeno, the largest Italian lake after that of Como.

The climate is mild with temperatures in winter rarely fall below zero degrees and summer temperatures around 25 degrees.

The region is the scene of major cultural events throughout the year (such as the Festival dei Due Mondi in Spoleto and Umbria Jazz) and many other folk events which, especially in summer, enliven small and large centers of the entire territory.

 

Property offer: Umbria, with its Green and hilly territory is particularly required for purchasing original characteristic stone farmhouses, very similar to those of Tuscany, in the countryside around the major cities of art such as Todi, Spoleto, Orvieto, Perugia, Assisi or in the popular area of Valley of Niccone or of Trasimeno.  These are often finely renovated farmhouses with park and pool, which are well suited to use for vacation but also for investment with the ability to put them in the lease through touristicrental. Umbria has a strategic position being located half an hour from Rome and two hours from Florence. The region, rich in history, offers you the chance to buy real estate like castles, vintage villas, villages and monasteries. Very popular are also the apartments within historical centers or small rural managed complexes, rich in original farmhouses of stone structure, particularly are requested those places in the countryside around the town of Todi, Spoleto, Assisi, Perugia and Orvieto, but also in the areas and Niccone Valley and Lake Trasimeno. Frequently also the historic buildings, ancient villas, castles and apartments in historic towns such as Perugia, Orvieto, Spoleto, Assisi, Spello, Trevi, or in small villages renovated and preserved.