Château

In the heart of Montefeltro, within the charming medieval village of Tavoleto, in a dominant position on a hill with extraordinary 360-degree panoramic views sweeping from the Marche countryside to the Republic of San Marino and the Adriatic Sea, medieval castle for sale. The property, easily accessible and strategically located between Urbino, Pesaro and the Adriatic Riviera, represents a rare investment opportunity both as a prestigious private residence and as a high-level accommodation facility or exclusive location for events.

The property, built around 1290 and enlarged in subsequent centuries, is enclosed by imposing crenellated walls that guarantee high privacy while being in the center of the village. The complex is developed around a scenic inner courtyard and is characterized by the majestic main tower, visible even from a considerable distance, as well as additional perimeter towers and evocative underground rooms.

HISTORY OF THE CASTLE

The castle was originally built by the Malatesta family in the late 13th century and was for a long time a strategic garrison in the Montefeltro area. Over the centuries the property was contested and later controlled by the Montefeltro family, helping to define the historical and military importance of the town. Over time, the complex underwent expansions and transformations that gradually adapted the structure to a noble residence, yet kept intact many medieval architectural elements.

In a quiet and private position along the river Vienne we find this exquisite medieval château with park. The property features over 2,000 m² of livable surface with a total of 24 bedrooms and 22 bathrooms and is currently working as a luxury boutique hotel. The park, designed by a famous Italian landscape architect, covers roughly 34,000 m² and accommodated a heated 12 × 6 m swimming pool.

DESCRIPTION OF THE BUILDINGS

The château (1.329 m² – 14,305 ft²), dating back to the 13th century and reworked over the following centuries, has been finely restored by using high-quality materials and attentively preserving the original features (stone fireplaces, hardwood flooring, frescoed vaulted ceilings…). The building is laid over five floors organized as follows:

• Basement: cellar and boiler room;
• Ground floor: entrance room, dining room, kitchen, laundry room, storage rooms, three bedrooms and four bathrooms;
• First floor: decorated hall, office, studio, four suites and meeting hall;
• Second floor: sitting room, studio, three suites, three bedrooms and bathroom;
• Third floor: ample suite.

The tower N°1 (120 m² – 1,292 ft²) was built in the Renaissance and now, finely restored, accommodates three fine suites, one on each floor.

The tower N°2 (357 m² – 3,843 ft²) is laid over four floors organized as follows:

• Basement: living room, office and bathroom;
• Ground floor: living hall (formerly a kitchen for the castle) and suite;
• First floor: game room and suite;
• Second floor: suite, bedroom and bathroom.

The guesthouse (184 m² – 1,981 ft²) dates back to the Renaissance as well and after a careful restoration is nowadays a cozy residence:

• Basement: suite, bathroom and laundry room;
• Ground floor: living room and kitchen;
• First floor: ample suite;
• Gallery: bedroom.

Other outbuildings include the keeper’s house  (3 bedrooms), a staff quarter (1 bedroom) and several service structures.