Restored medieval Italian castle for sale in Marche near Urbino. Panoramic hilltop location, 2,100 sqm, towers, courtyard, elevator. Ideal for residence or hospitality. Very well priced.

Italian Castle for Sale in Marche | Restored Medieval Castle Real Estate

This restored medieval Italian castle for sale is located in Tavoleto, a historic hill town in the Montefeltro area of the Marche, within the municipality of Urbino. Positioned in a dominant panoramic setting, the property enjoys open views across the surrounding countryside, toward San Marino and the Adriatic coast. The castle is easily accessible via a paved road and is set directly within the village, offering both privacy and proximity to local services.

Dating back to around 1290, the castle was originally constructed by the Malatesta family and later controlled by the Montefeltro family, reflecting its long-standing strategic importance in the region. Over the centuries, the structure was expanded and adapted from a defensive fortress into a noble residence, while retaining key medieval architectural elements, including crenellated stone walls, perimeter towers, vaulted interiors, historic cellars, and former dungeons.

The property offers approximately 2,100 square metres (22,596 square feet) of internal space across multiple levels, comprising 25 rooms, more than seven bedrooms, and over 12 bathrooms. The architectural layout is well-suited to both private residential use and hospitality or event-based operations.

On the ground floor, the castle includes a large reception hall currently used for ceremonies and banquets, supported by a fully equipped professional kitchen. Additional reception rooms, service areas, dressing rooms, and ancillary spaces are located in the side wings, along with unfinished rooms available for customisation.

The first floor is currently in builder’s finish, providing flexibility for reconfiguration and the creation of further guest suites or private accommodation. The second floor contains the principal sleeping area, with five large suites, each with a private bathroom.

The upper levels comprise two independent apartments, each with exposed wooden beams and rooms decorated with historic frescoes, likely from former noble residences. These floors open onto panoramic terraces, one oriented toward the sea and the other overlooking the castle’s internal courtyard.

One of the most distinctive architectural elements is the main tower, positioned at the highest point of the structure and offering uninterrupted views across the surrounding landscape. The perimeter towers and underground areas, accessible both internally and from street level, provide further development potential, including the possibility of creating additional suites or exclusive residential units.

A comprehensive conservative restoration has already been carried out, including roofing, façades, flooring, and major building systems. Traditional materials were reused where possible, preserving the castle’s historical integrity while integrating modern infrastructure. An internal elevator provides access to upper floors, improving usability without compromising the historic fabric. Parts of the castle are immediately usable, while other areas allow for further development, including the potential creation of approximately ten additional suites, subject to local regulations.

Externally, the castle is centred around a paved internal courtyard of approximately 700 square metres (7,532 square feet). This enclosed space serves as the property’s focal point and is well-suited for private events, receptions, cultural gatherings, or hospitality use. The absence of a garden or swimming pool is offset by the courtyard’s scale, character, and architectural presence, as well as the surrounding medieval walls.

Given its scale, location, and restored condition, this castle real estate opportunity in Italy is suitable as a prestigious private residence, a luxury hospitality project, or a high-end event venue. Its position between Urbino, the Adriatic Riviera, and northern Marche makes it particularly attractive for international buyers seeking an authentic historic property with commercial and residential potential.

  • TYPE: Medieval castle real estate
  • CONDITION: Restored
  • LOCATION: Hilly, panoramic
  • ACCESS: Excellent, paved road
  • MUNICIPALITY: Urbino
  • PROVINCE: Pesaro-Urbino
  • REGION: Marche
  • INTERIORS: 2,100 square metres (22,596 square feet)
  • TOTAL ROOMS: 25
  • BEDROOMS: 7+
  • BATHROOMS: 12+
  • ANNEXES: No
  • MAIN FEATURES: Stone and brick walls, crenelations, terracotta floors, vaulted ceilings, wooden beams, original fireplaces, elevator, loggia, panoramic terraces, paved courtyard, historic cellars and dungeons
  • EXTERIOR: 700 square metres (7,532 square feet)
  • GARDEN: No, but paved courtyard
  • SWIMMING POOL: No
  • ELECTRICITY: Already connected
  • WATER SUPPLY: Mains water
  • TELEPHONE: Already connected
  • INTERNET: Yes
  • GAS: LPG
  • ENERGY CERTIFICATE: F (EPgl, nren = 496.43 kWh/m2year)
  • HEATING SYSTEM: Radiators + fan coils
  • CLOSEST CITIES AND TOWNS Closest services (100m; 1’), Urbino (19km; 25’), Cattolica (22km; 30’), Tavullia (21km; 30’), Gradara (24km; 30’), San Marino (29km; 45’), Pesaro (34km; 50’), Rimini (41km; 45’), Cesena (70km; 1h), Senigallia (73km; 1h), Corinaldo (89km; 1h 15’), Osimo (117km; 1h 30’), Macerata (164km; 1h 50’)
  • CLOSEST AIRPORTS Rimini F. Fellini (34km; 40’), Ancona R. Sanzio (92km; 1h 10’), Perugia San Francesco (125km; 1h 55’), Firenze A. Vespucci (250km; 2h 45’), Pisa G. Galilei (323km; 3h 30’)

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CASTELLO DI TAVOLETO
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