Acquapendente, 15 Schlafzimmer - 5 000 m² Schloß for sale

In the charming village of Torre Alfina, 620 metres above sea level, in a privileged position between Latium, Umbria and Tuscany, 30 minutes from Lake Bolsena and less than 2 hours from Florence and the centre of Rome, an architectural work of unparalleled beauty stands out: a castle of great historical-artistic importance dating back to the 8th century during the reign of the Lombards, with 5. 000 square metres and 35 rooms, enriched by sumptuous interiors, manicured Renaissance gardens covering over 1,000 square metres and five distinctive towers dating back to different historical periods.

It was the Lombards, a population of Germanic descent who dominated Italy between the 6th and 8th centuries, who erected the first watchtower, very important and strategic because it dominated the surrounding territory.

The early medieval fortification underwent significant transformations under the Sforza della Cervara-Monaldeschi family, who made significant changes to the castle, enlarging it, enriching it and transforming it into a sumptuous 16th-century residence.

Throughout the centuries, the property has played a strategic and cultural role for the village, reflecting the vicissitudes of its owners and the artistic currents of the time.

However, its most radical metamorphosis took place after 1880, when it was purchased by Count and banker Edward Cahen d'Anvers, who commissioned architect Giuseppe Partini and gardeners Henri and Achille Duchêne to rework the fortress in a revamped medieval style, enriching it with precious gardens with a strong scenic impact.

The interiors of the castle are a celebration of its thousand-year history: the monumental Carrara marble staircase connecting the ground floor to the first floor, the gallery embellished with paintings by important artists of the time, the inlaid wooden vaulted ceilings, statues and marble floors are breathtaking. The large windows with rounded arches provide a boundless view of the village below and the verdant Latium countryside.

The original furnishings tell with infinite realism the timeless stories of the different eras the property has passed through, the mullioned windows surmounted by

arches and those framed in lava stone on the side bodies represent a truly emblematic magical touch.

The lucky new owner will have the privilege of preserving and handing down this great beauty. It is ideal as a private residence or as a prestigious headquarters for a company or foundation, as well as a hospitality or entertainment business.