Agello, Umbria 06063

Charming castle, in a panoramic position and with lake view, only 6 km from Lake Trasimeno and 15 km from Perugia. Total area of 3, 500 square meters, perfect for a hotel and accommodations facility and for hosting events. The sales price refers to the current state of the renovation, as shown in the photos, including the exterior windows and doors.Geographic positionCastello del Cavaliere is on a dominant hillside position overlooking Lake Trasimeno, just 15 km from Perugia (a 15 minute drive) and 3 km from the nearest town where you can do your daily shopping.We are located in Umbria, just 25 km from the border with Tuscany, conveniently located and central to many important historical districts in the two regions. With a 45-minute drive, we can reach Assisi (37 km), Spello (42 km), Cortona (44 km) and Montepulciano (51 km), whereas Chianciano Terme (58 km), Arezzo (81 km) and Spoleto (75 km) are about an hour away.Lake Trasimeno is 6 km away, and Passignano sul Trasimeno (15 km away) and Castiglione del Lago (24 km away) are about a 15 minute and half-hour drive, respectively.The location is also just perfect for golf lovers. There are three lovely courses in the vicinity: the Antognolla Golf Club (18 holes par 71) - one of the most challenging and spectacular golf courses in Italy - just 20 km away, the Perugia Golf Club (18 holes par 72), 10 km away, and the Lamborghini Golf Club (9 holes par 36), also 20 km away.The airport of Perugia is the nearest (25 km away, half an hour by car); and in two hours you can also reach the Florence airport (150 km), Rome Ciampino (197 km) and Rome Fiumicino (214 km).Description of buildingsThe Castello del Cavaliere is a striking fortification with an important historical value. Its history goes back to ancient times, as it dates back to the year 608.The property consists of the Castle, an adjacent Villa, and over 4.5 hectares of land, with an olive grove of 350 trees that produces olives and olive oil.Due to its commanding position at 337 meters above sea level, it was an important outpost of defence from enemies and it suffered numerous attacks over the centuries, some of which led to its partial or total destruction.The castle was also in the Byzantine Corridor, a portion of territory administered by the Byzantines and the only link between Rome and Ravenna during the period when the Goths and Lombards settled on the peninsula.In the 1400s, the fortification was an outpost that defended the Umbrian territory. Later on the small village that currently exists, and is inhabited, was created around it.The Castle - 1, 700 sq. M. Net saleable area, plus terraces and courtyardThe castle is being renovated and it has undergone structural consolidation work and re-roofing. Most of the flooring, the facilities and the existing frescoes were also renovated.It consists of two contiguous blocks connected by inside stairs and external entrances.On the ground floor, the plan is to build a reception area, large reception rooms, two restaurant rooms, the kitchens, a cafeteria room, and restrooms.From this floor you can reach the beautiful panoramic terraces.On the second floor there are more common living areas, an additional kitchen and 4 studios with bathrooms.On the second floor there is a large apartment with a large entrance hallway, kitchen, dining room, living room, study, two bedrooms with bathrooms and two additional bathrooms.The Villa (net saleable area of about 998 sq.m)The Villa has four floors in addition to the two floors of the turret.The current renovation was limited to the conservation and restoration of the walls and the laying of only the beams that will support the floors.The original floors were recovered and preserved, and they can be reassembled.The renovation project involves the construction of 6 apartments, each with its own living area, two bedrooms and two bathrooms, and common and service areas in the basement.The measurements provided indicate the liveable surface area.