Substantial castle estate for sale in Umbria near Perugia, with a habitable medieval castle, farmhouse requiring restoration, former drying barn and 77.5 hectares of land. The estate includes olive groves, truffle grounds, agricultural fields, woodland and panoramic grounds, with excellent paved access and Perugia approximately 30 minutes away.

Castle Estate for Sale in Umbria with 77.5 Hectares Near Perugia

This substantial castle estate for sale in Umbria combines a medieval residence, restoration property, agricultural land, olive groves, truffle grounds and extensive private grounds in the countryside near Marsciano and Perugia. The estate extends to approximately 77.5 hectares (191.5 acres) and includes buildings totalling approximately 2,093 m² (22,525 sq ft).

At the centre of the property is a historic medieval castle of approximately 1,500 m² (16,140 sq ft). Its origins date to the late 10th century, with a 13th-century tower, original battlements and a wall walkway forming part of the surviving medieval architecture. The castle remains habitable and has been continuously occupied, although updating and refurbishment would allow the interiors and services to meet modern requirements.

The castle is arranged over five levels and contains extensive reception and residential accommodation. Original architectural details include stone and brick walls, handmade terracotta floors, vaulted ceilings, exposed wooden beams and carved stone fireplaces, some displaying historic heraldic symbols.

The basement contains large rooms, a kitchen, bathroom and entrance areas. The ground floor provides the principal entrance, four large reception rooms, a study and service spaces. The first floor includes a large kitchen, dining room, study, living room, five bedrooms, and four bathrooms.

The second floor contains a separate guest apartment with living room, kitchen, three bedrooms and a bathroom. The upper levels include attic rooms beneath exposed roof structures, along with additional rooms suitable for studies, bedrooms, or other uses, subject to requirements and any necessary permissions.

A panoramic terrace of approximately 60 m² overlooks the surrounding Umbrian countryside. The historic tower and walkway along the castle walls can also be accessed from the upper part of the building.

The castle interiors include numerous reception rooms and substantial spaces that can support a variety of residential uses. Historic remains within the basement are described as Etruscan in origin, adding another archaeological element to a site whose history extends well beyond the medieval period.

Alongside the castle is a 450 m² (4,842 sq ft) farmhouse requiring restoration, currently arranged with three bedrooms and one bathroom. Its position overlooking the castle makes it suitable for conversion into a separate country residence, guest accommodation or other permitted use.

A further 143 m² (1,539 sq ft) former tobacco drying barn is currently unused. Its existing volume may allow residential or agricultural redevelopment, subject to planning regulations and approval by the relevant authorities.

In total, the estate has approximately 11 or more bedrooms and seven or more bathrooms, with 35 principal rooms recorded across the property.

Land, Olive Grove and Truffle Grounds

The 77.5-hectare Umbrian estate extends from its elevated position down towards the valley and incorporates approximately 48.8 hectares of cultivated agricultural land, 1.8 hectares of pasture, woodland, a truffle-producing area and approximately 2 hectares of olive grove.

The land also includes areas considered suitable for establishing new vineyards, subject to agricultural regulations and suitability assessments. The combination of productive farmland, olive cultivation, truffle grounds and potential vineyard land gives the property a strong agricultural component in addition to its historic residential character.

The River Nestore runs along the estate boundary and provides an important water resource for agricultural irrigation. The property also has mains water and a private well, and a large rainwater collection tank can irrigate the surrounding park.

The grounds immediately around the castle include a fenced formal garden that could be restored and landscaped. There is also ample space for private parking.

Historic Castle Estate with Multiple Potential Uses

The scale and configuration of this Italian castle estate make it suitable for buyers seeking a large private historic residence as well as those assessing a hospitality, agricultural or mixed-use project.

The combination of the castle, independent farmhouse, agricultural buildings, and extensive land could support uses such as a private family estate, boutique hotel, hospitality property, event venue, agricultural estate, or multi-building accommodation project, subject in every case to the relevant planning, licensing, and regulatory requirements.

The farmhouse requiring restoration also gives a new owner the opportunity to create accommodation separate from the main castle without altering the principal historic residence.

Location Near Perugia, Todi and Assisi

The estate is situated in the municipality of Marsciano in the Province of Perugia, Umbria, in a panoramic hill position with excellent access by paved road. Everyday services are approximately 2 km away, while Marsciano is around 12 km from the property.

Perugia is approximately 25 km (30 minutes) away, placing the estate within practical reach of one of Umbria’s principal cities. Deruta is approximately 20 km away and Todi around 35 km.

Other important Umbrian destinations include Assisi at approximately 50 km, Montefalco at 45 km, Bevagna at 40 km, Spello at 50 km, and Foligno at 55 km. Orvieto and Gubbio are both around 75 km away.

The location also provides access to southern Tuscany, with Cortona approximately 90 km away, Montepulciano 95 km and Montalcino approximately 125 km. Siena is about 145 km away, while Florence and Rome are about 170 km from the estate.

Perugia San Francesco d’Assisi Airport is about 35 km (35 minutes) away. Rome Ciampino, Rome Fiumicino, Florence, Ancona, Pisa and Bologna airports provide additional international connections.

For a buyer looking for a historic castle estate in Italy with substantial land, the property combines an important medieval residence with agricultural acreage, additional buildings and access to Perugia, Todi, Assisi and the wider central Italian road network.

• TYPE: Castle estate with medieval castle, farmhouse (needing restoration), outbuildings, olive grove, truffle grounds, land
• CONDITION: Habitable, would benefit from updating.
• LOCATION: Hilly, panoramic
• ACCESS: Excellent, paved road
• MUNICIPALITY: Marsciano – map
• PROVINCE: Perugia
• REGION: Umbria
• INTERIORS: 2,093 square metres (22,565 square feet)
• TOTAL ROOMS: 35
• BEDROOMS: 11+
• BATHROOMS: 7+
• ANNEXES: Country house, drying barn
• MAIN FEATURES: Stone and brick walls, terracotta flooring, vaulted ceilings, original fireplaces, exposed wooden beams, panoramic terrace, farmhouse to be restored, irrigated arable land, park
• EXTERIOR: 77.5 hectares (191.5 acres)
• GARDEN: Yes, around the buildings
• SWIMMING POOL: No, but possible
• ELECTRICITY: Already connected
• WATER SUPPLY: Mains water + private well
• TELEPHONE: To be connected
• INTERNET: Possible
• GAS: Natural gas
• ENERGY CERTIFICATE: G (EPgl, nren = 466.59 kWh/m2year)
• HEATING SYSTEM: Radiators
• CLOSEST CITIES AND TOWNS Closest services (2km; 5’), Marsciano (12 km; 15′), Perugia (25 km; 30′), Todi (35 km; 35′), Deruta (20 km; 25′), Bastia Umbra (40 km; 40′), Assisi (50 km; 50′), Bevagna (40 km; 40′), Montefalco (45 km; 45′), Spello (50 km; 50′), Gualdo Cattaneo (35 km; 35′), Foligno (55 km; 55′), Orvieto (75 km; 1h), Gubbio (75 km; 1h 10′), Castiglione del Lago (65 km; 1h), Città della Pieve (70 km; 1h 5′), Cortona (90 km; 1h 20′), Arezzo (105 km; 1h 30′), Montepulciano (95 km; 1h 25′), Montalcino (125 km; 1h 50′), Siena (145 km; 2h), Florence (170 km; 2h 15′), San Gimignano (175 km; 2h 20′), Rome (170 km; 2h 15′), Bologna (245 km; 2h 45′)
• CLOSEST AIRPORTS Perugia San Francesco (35 km; 35′), Roma Fiumicino (190 km; 2h 20′), Roma Ciampino (175 km; 2h 10′), Firenze A. Vespucci (185 km; 2h 25′), Ancona R. Sanzio (150 km; 2h), Pisa G. Galilei (235 km; 2h 55′), Bologna G. Marconi (245 km; 2h 45′)

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