Castello

Il Castello is a magnificent 11th century historic castle encircling a courtyard set in the middle of a very private estate that covers 1,500 acres of glorious Umbrian countryside, midway between Florence and Rome and only 30 minutes drive away to Assisi, on the border with Tuscany, actually including a collection of historic residences, castles and woodland complete with lakes and a natural reserve. The owners of the estate are descendants from Joseph Bonaparte (king of Spain and king of Naples), and from Lucien Bonaparte, both brothers of Napoleon I, and the castle has been in their family since 1901.The villa has been flagged as one of the 10 most beautiful houses in Umbria by Architectural Digest magazine, published by Condé Nast. It is surrounded by a large agriculture & livestock  farm, a 600-hectares territory  consisting of plains, forests, meadows and pastures as well as herds of hares, deer and Chianina cattle,  crossed by the river Tiber  and dotted with small lakes, waterways and medieval castles.

The private estate consists of the residential area, which is beautifully furnished with original antique furniture, the tower and the small consecrated church. The 5000-m2 garden has been designed by the famous landscape architect Alberto Margheriti , with many varieties of flowers blooming all year round, trees, oaks, olive and cherry trees, pomegranate bushes, lavender and rosemary, and a botanical herb garden.  Right in the middle of the garden  stands a large fan-shaped swimming pool, with fantastic view over the whole Tiber Valley and a large wooden gazebo. The garden is also equipped with table tennis, children's playground, free WIFI, stone barbecue, large outdoor dining table and suggestive atmospheric night lighting.

Il Castello e was, through the centuries, a Castle and then an Abbey that had a commanding view over the Umbrian Northern Tiber valley. It was the summer residence of Pope Leo XII around 1880. The castle also features a large church with frescoes inside - still consecrated and devoted to Saint Joseph – and a beautiful octagonal tower made by the emperor Federico di Svevia. In the middle of the complex is a large stone courtyard, with an ancient well, surrounded by lemon trees. The entire framework is original. The last intervention of adjustment dates back to XVIII century. The current restoration works have been realized according to the bonds and indication of the Umbrian Monuments and Fine Arts Office, and with the employment of ancient material and traditional working technique.

Inside, the villa offers all the main comforts: air conditioning in  the bedrooms, heating (each room has its own thermostat), computer, printer, scanner, fax, telephone in every room,  indoor and outdoor wireless internet broadband connection, hairdryer - safe - mini fridge in all rooms, SAT TV, DVD and CD player.

Inside: Il Castello  has been restored to the highest standard of renovation and design to create a luxury villa with 7 rooms and 9 bathrooms; each bedroom features all modern comforts and en-suite large bathroom with bathtub + rain shower (two feature even a whirlpool). There’s a panoramic terrace, a reading room packed with books, a TV room, a large dining panoramic jasmine covered veranda, billiards,  computer, fax, printer, photocopier, scanner, a bar with ice-maker and an exceptional fully equipped Kitchen. WIFI broadband Internet connection is available inside & outside.

Outside: there are wonderful views over the Tiber Valley, extensive mature grounds and gardens including a botanic garden, a kitchen garden, a 5.000 sq. m. manicured gardens designed by the famous Tuscan landscape designer Alberto Margheriti, and children’s playground. A very private 15 x 7.5 m overflow saltwater pool with stunning views, BBQ and pool wooden gazebo almost adds an extra room to the property.

Staff and activities: Integral to Il Castello  is a unique combination of world class service and facilities, privacy, security and nature at it's most tranquil. The house is fully staffed and services include: a daily maid service, breakfast service, full gardening and pool cleaning service. Butler, in-house chef to cook for you, car with a driver, laundry service, baby sitter, shopping service, mountain bikes, cooking classes, truffle hunt, wine and olive oil tasting, massages and many additional activities are available on request (to be pre-booked).

Wedding/social events are accepted (maximum 60 guests). The Property offers couples a complete Wedding Planning and Co-ordination Service; their professional wedding planner will take care of all aspects involved in your wedding in Italy and will tailor every service to your wishes, to give you the wedding of your dream.

The on-site multi lingual managers can arrange collection from any local airport and organise drivers and tours to satisfy all and every interest in Italy's rich heritage.

The Estate: Guests and owners have exclusive access to the 1,500 acres estate and natural reserve criss-crossed with walking and biking trails, woods for berry-picking, a sprinkling of lakes and a farm where olives, honey and orchard-grown fruit and vegetables are harvested. “Chianina” cattle, chicken and goose are reared on the farm, while wild boars, roe deers and partridges roam in the woods.

Restaurants, Tennis court, Horse riding and a challenging Golf course (18 holes - designed by Robert Trent- Jones jr), are within 10 minutes drive.

Bedrooms/Bathrooms

Bedroom 1 – Master bedroom - ground-floor. Queen size double bed or 2 Twin beds, en-suite bathroom with large marble bathtub + rain shower, Air conditioning, Heating, Sat flat TV, Telephone, WIFI, Safe Box, Hair-drier, Mini fridge, iPod dock station.

Bedroom 2 – ground-floor. Queen size double bed, en-suite bathroom with bathtub + rain shower, Air conditioning, Heating, Telephone, WIFI, Safe Box, Hair-drier, Mini fridge.

Bedroom 3 – 1st floor. Queen size double bed or 2 Twin beds, en-suite bathroom with whirlpool bathtub + rain shower, Air conditioning, Heating, Telephone, WIFI, Safe Box, Hair-drier, Mini fridge.

Bedroom 4 – Master bedroom - 1st floor. Queen size double bed, en-suite bathroom with whirlpool bathtub + rain shower, Air conditioning, Heating, Sat flat TV, Telephone, WIFI, Safe Box, Hair-drier, Mini fridge, iPod dock station.

Bedroom 5 – 1st floor. Queen size double bed, en-suite bathroom with bathtub + rain shower, Air conditioning, Heating, Telephone, WIFI, Safe Box, Hair-drier, Mini fridge.

Bedroom 6 – 1st floor of the Sacristy. Queen size double bed or 2 Twin beds, en-suite bathroom with bathtub + rain shower, Air conditioning, Heating, Telephone, WIFI, Safe Box, Hair-drier, Mini fridge.

Bedroom 7 – 1st floor of the Sacristy. Queen size double bed + single bed, En-suite bathroom with bathtub + rain shower, Air conditioning, Heating, Telephone, WIFI, Safe Box, Hair-drier, Mini fridge.

The Tower: For larger groups or events, 4 apartments beautifully restored are available in the Medieval tower that is at 100 m.: one sleeps 2, two sleeps 4, one sleeps 5 - plus there is a separate single room with bathroom that may be rented in addition to any apartment. At the ground floor of the Tower there is a common living room with a large dining table that becomes a useful dining room, and laundry. For outdoor relaxation, the Tower provides a splendid panoramic terrace equipped with lounging furniture, and a 1000 sq. m. terraced garden, with roses, fig trees, olive trees and an ancient huge laurel. There is also a children's playground, a fully equipped BBQ area, covered car park, and outer lighting. The Tower Apartments are: The Joker(25 sq. M. - sleeps 2), The Lady (57 sq. m. - sleeps 4), The Vassal (69 sq. m. - sleeps 4/5), The Knight(81 sq. m. - sleeps 4).

Il Castello is centrally placed to enjoy the highlights of Umbria and Tuscany and it is just 30 minutes drive from Assisi and 15 minutes from the galleries, churches, opera, film and jazz festivals or theatres in Umbria's capital city, Perugia. Florence and Rome are within two hours drive, and Siena, Arezzo, Todi, Spoleto and Orvieto are all closeby. Umbria international airport is just 20 minutes distance.

• 7 suites with ensuite bathroom (3 double, 3 double or twin, 1 triple)
• 9 Bathrooms (7 ensuite + 2 Guests)
• 15 Further beds are available on request in 4 apartments in a Tower at 150 m. to the main house
• 1500 acres private superb Estate & Natural Reserve with  small lakes, 5 medieval castles, animal breeding (roe-deer, hare, "Chianina" cattle), PGI Olive trees, Chestnut Wood, Oak Wood, Tobacco, Corn and Wheat growing; crisscrossed by many paths with picnic areas
• Concierge service, maid, breakfast service, full gardening and pool cleaning service included in rates
• Butler , in house Cooker, Baby Sitter available on request
• Consecrated  church (available for celebrations & events)
• Large private panoramic saltwater swimming pool with wooden gazebo and sun-beds
• 5000 sq. m. manicured gardens designed by the famous Tuscan landscape designer Alberto Margheriti
• Botanic garden, Kitchen garden
• Panoramic terrace
• Outdoor furniture
• Stone BBQ
• Fireplaces
• Fully equipped professional kitchen with dishwasher, grill with volcanic stone, microwave, fridges, freezer
• Bar lounge with ice maker and espresso machine
• Laundry room fully equipped 
• Air Conditioning , Telephone, WIFI internet connection, hair-dryer, safe-box, mini-fridge in all suites
• Soft, comfortable mattresses and bed base laminated slats for your comfort
• Complimentary  eco toiletries
• Complete bath linens with bathrobes in 3 sizes 
• Crib and highchair available
• DVD and CD player, I-Pod docking station
• Children’ playground and table tennis
• Billiards
• Mountain bikes
• Telephone in all rooms and pool
• SAT  flat TV to give you the latest world news
• WIFI Internet ADSL connection in all rooms, gardens and pool
• Parking areas
• Gated property
• Pick up transfer to/ from Villa on request
• Cooking lesson available on request
• Excursions, truffle hunt on request
• Yoga lessons available on request
• On request beauty treatments and massages
• Complimentary welcome Hamper with the Farm's produce
• Complete Wedding Planning and Co-ordination Service on request
• Wedding/social events accepted – maximum 60 guests

7 Bedrooms/9 Bathrooms