Apecchio

Perched on a rocky spur on the border between Marche and Umbria, in an extremely panoramic position, medieval castle for sale. The property, finely renovated in recent times, is ideal for those looking for a building to be used as a boutique hotel or luxury private home, thanks to the presence of 8 spacious bedrooms and a beautiful wellness center.

The castle is located in a very quiet location but close to basic services: the town of Acqualagna is in fact about 10’ drive from the property, while Cagli is a little further away (13 km). The location of the property is very convenient for visiting both Marche and Umbria, and the coastline is less than an hour’s drive away.

HISTORY OF THE CASTLE

The castle, according to some recent studies, is supposed to date back to the 6th century AD and became an important bastion of the Siccardi family as early as the 11th century. In fact, the fort stands on a rise overlooking the Candigliano River valley and guards the road that in ancient times was the only communication artery through Massa Trabaria. In the first half of the 13th century the Siccardi were forced to subjugate the castle to the neighboring municipality, but the alliance was short-lived and several clashes ensued until Filippa Siccardi, despite strenuous resistance, was forced to hand the castle back to the municipality.

In 1388 the castle was in the hands of the Mastini family, of noble ancestry and always linked to the Germanic emperors. The next two hundred years are poor in detail and little is known about the castle until the second half of the 17th century when the castle was reported to be owned by the Berardi family. 

In the hills between Marche and Umbria, along a small stream, resort with wellness center for sale. The property (over 2,300 m²) includes a renovated 19th-century farmhouse, ten guest cottages, several swimming pools (indoor and outdoor with Kneipp path), a poolside restaurant and the actual wellness center. All around lie 8.4 ha of private parkland with gardens, guest parking and relaxation areas.

The property is located in an easily accessible position, just 5’ from a village with all basic services and less than an hour’s drive from the Adriatic coast. Important art cities such as Urbino, Gubbio, Città di Castello, Cordinaldo and Senigallia can also be reached in less than an hour.

In a very quiet and reserved location on the border between Umbria and Marche, with an incredible view of the surrounding green hills, renovated farmhouse with swimming pool for sale. The property (483 sqm) has been recently renovated and converted into a charming accommodation business with 10 bedrooms available for guests, as well as large communal areas on the ground floor. All around the farmhouse are 15,000 sqm of land planted with gardens that house the 15 × 7 m swimming pool.

The property is reached via a short dirt road (approx. 4 km) and basic services are all available in the nearby village (8 km; 15'). The property's location in the Apennines makes it possible to quickly reach both the Tiber Valley and the sea of the Marche region in little more than an hour's drive (Città di Castelo, Umbertide, Urbino, Fano, Pesaro...).