Restored medieval castle for sale in Marche Italy, near Acqualagna and Cagli. This prime real estate offers 8 bedrooms, a wellness center, and 27.6 hectares of land, truffle grounds, and olive trees. Ideal as a luxury home or for possible commercial use such as a boutique hotel.
Medieval Castle for Sale in Italy – Prime Real Estate with Panoramic Views
This prime real estate opportunity offers a fully restored medieval castle for sale near the border between Marche and Umbria. Set on a rocky outcrop with panoramic views, the property is ideal as a luxury private residence or possible commercial use ie as a boutique hotel. It features eight spacious bedrooms and a well-equipped wellness center.
The castle enjoys a peaceful setting while remaining close to essential services. Acqualagna is a 10-minute drive away, with Cagli just a little farther (13 km). Its strategic location provides easy access to both regions and the coastline, which is under an hour’s drive.
The main structure, the keep, spans 731 sqm (7,865 sqft) and includes five bedrooms and nine bathrooms. Positioned at the highest point, it features a reception area, a restored chapel, and extensive communal spaces, including a grand living room, dining area, and a kitchen.
A separate 90 sqm (968 sqft) hall serves as a venue for events and conferences.
The first floor houses three en-suite bedrooms, including one with a private kitchen, while the second floor offers two additional suites. Three original 17th-century frescoes by the school of Federico Barocci have been preserved in the property. The wellness centre is situated beneath the event hall and includes a sauna, steam room, and a large relaxation area with a whirlpool bath.
At the opposite end of the castle, the foresteria (guesthouse) covers 139 sqm (1,496 sqft) and contains three additional guest suites, each with a private bathroom. The medieval cold storage room and other historic storage spaces are accessible via a distinctive triangular staircase. A separate 17 sqm (183 sqft) technical building provides space for staff and maintenance needs.
The archaeological area within the property’s old walls perimeter has undergone significant excavation, uncovering remnants of 28 ancient rooms, including workshops, stables, and dwellings. The surrounding landscape has been carefully maintained with an irrigation system covering the entire area. Additionally, a 228 sqm (2,453 sqft) agricultural warehouse is located in a secluded position below the castle, suitable for storing equipment and vehicles.
Historical records suggest the castle dates back to the 6th century AD and played a key role in regional defense during the Middle Ages. Over the centuries, it changed hands among noble families, including the Siccardi, Mastini, and Berardi. Positioned above the Candigliano River valley, it once guarded an essential trade route.
The estate includes 27.6 hectares (68.2 acres) of land, comprising 17.9 hectares of arable and grazing land, 9.7 hectares of woodland with truffle grounds, and 57 mature olive trees in full production.
- TYPE: Restored medieval castle, wellness centre, olive trees, gardens, land
- CONDITION: Restored (2008 – 2013)
- LOCATION: Hilly, very panoramic
- ACCESS: Unpaved road (1 km)
- MUNICIPALITY: Cagli
- PROVINCE: Pesaro-Urbino
- REGION: Marche
- INTERIORS: 1,115 square metres (11,998 square feet)
- TOTAL ROOMS: 26
- BEDROOMS: 8
- BATHROOMS: 12
- ANNEXES: Foresteria, technical room, agricultural storage
- MAIN FEATURES: Stone walls, terracotta floors, wooden beams, 17th-century original frescoes, historical cellar, vaulted ceilings, wellness centre, whirlwind indoor pool, archaeological park, original ramparts, olive trees, truffle ground
- EXTERIORS: 28.1 hectares (69.4 acres)
- GARDEN: Yes, established and well maintained
- SWIMMING POOL: Yes, indoor whirlwind
- ELECTRICITY: Already connected
- WATER SUPPLY: Natural spring
- TELEPHONE: Already connected
- ADSL: Yes
- GAS: LPG
- HEATING SYSTEM: Underfloor + radiators + fan coils
- CLOSEST CITIES AND TOWNS Acqualagna (9km; 10’), Cagli (13km; 15’), Urbania (15km; 20’), Apecchio (16km; 15’), Urbino (26km; 35’), Città di Castello (43km; 50’), Gubbio (47km; 45’), Fano (52km; 40’), Corinaldo (57km; 1h), Pesaro (64km; 1h), Senigallia (76km; 1h), Perugia (98km; 1h 25’), Assisi (99km; 1h 30’), Rimini (103km; 1h 20’), Jesi (110km; 1h 25’), Ancona (120km; 1h 25’)
- CLOSEST AIRPORTS Ancona R. Sanzio (94km; 1h 5’), Perugia San Francesco (92km; 1h 20’), Rimini F. Fellini (95km; 1h 10’), Firenze A. Vespucci (175km; 2h 30’), Bologna G. Marconi (215km; 2h 15’), Roma Ciampino (273km; 3h 15’), Roma Fiumicino (288km; 3h 25’)