Restored medieval castle for sale in Le Marche, Italy. Includes a restaurant, 10 B&B guest rooms, a private apartment, a pool, and 14th-century history linked to Dante Alighieri. Run at the moment as a B&B, but would also be suitable as a prestige private residence.

Restored Medieval Castle for Sale in Le Marche, Italy | Historic Bed & Breakfast with Pool

In the hills of Le Marche, on the border with Umbria and overlooking the Metauro Valley, this restored medieval castle is for sale. The property has been carefully maintained and converted into a successful bed and breakfast offering peace, privacy, and panoramic views in an unspoiled natural setting. Its hilltop position provides sunlight throughout the day.

The castle is composed of six interconnected buildings located at the southern edge of a small hamlet. It includes a restaurant, large communal areas, ten guest bedrooms, and a private owner’s apartment with a kitchen, living room, and bedroom with an en-suite bathroom. The exterior retains its original medieval character, featuring solid stone walls and a cobbled lane that runs through the centre of the property.

Inside, the restoration has preserved traditional elements, including original fireplaces, stone floors, oak-beam ceilings, and carved stone sinks. The lower floors, currently used for storage and cellars (approximately 372 m²), could be converted into additional guest facilities such as a wellness area or spa. Structural consolidation and insulation work were completed in 2005, when the hospitality business officially opened. It continues to generate steady income and enjoys excellent guest reviews.

The castle also holds remarkable historical significance. A commemorative plaque marks the meeting between Count Charles of Valois, acting on behalf of Pope Boniface VIII, and the Florentine noble Corso Donati — an event in 1301 that led to the exile of Dante Alighieri from Florence. Over the following centuries, the property hosted figures such as Uguccione della Faggiola and Branca Brancaleoni before becoming part of the estates of Cardinal Albornoz.

The castle is surrounded by about 2,600 m² of paved courtyards, gardens, and terraces, including a secluded 8 × 4-metre swimming pool bordered by stone walls and hedges. The property also includes approximately 6,300 m² of surrounding land and fields.

This unique historic property represents an opportunity to own and manage a living piece of Italian history — ideal as a private residence, boutique hotel, or cultural retreat in the heart of Le Marche.

• TYPE: Restored medieval castle with garden and swimming pool, presently an upmarket B&B
• CONDITION: Restored
• LOCATION: Hilly, very panoramic
• ACCESS: Unpaved road (1 km)
• MUNICIPALITY: Mercatello sul Metauro
• PROVINCE: Pesaro-Urbino
• REGION: Marche
• INTERIORS: 1,221 square metres (13,138 square feet)
• TOTAL ROOMS: 20
• BEDROOMS: 11
• BATHROOMS: 11
• ANNEXES: No
• MAIN FEATURES: Stone and brick walls, oak wooden beams, terracotta and stone flooring, original fireplaces, stone basins, cellars which could be converted into a wellness centre, paved alleys, garden, swimming pool, panoramic terrace
• EXTERIOR: 8,996 square metres (2.2 acres)
• GARDEN: Yes, mature and well-maintained
• SWIMMING POOL: 8 × 4 m
• ELECTRICITY: Already connected
• WATER SUPPLY: Mains water
• TELEPHONE: Already connected
• ADSL: Yes
• GAS: LPG
• ENERGY CERTIFICATE: G (EPgl, nren = 440.74 kWh/m2year)
• HEATING SYSTEM: Radiators
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• CLOSEST AIRPORTS Rimini F. Fellini (72km; 1h 33’), Perugia San Francesco (95km; 1h 25’), Ancona R. Sanzio (118km; 1h 35’), Bologna G. Marconi (199km; 2h 40’), Roma Ciampino (276km; 3h 30’), Roma Fiumicino (290km; 3h 30’)

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