35 bedrooms hamlet, 5000 m²

Acquapendente, Viterbo (province)

Tuscia

In the charming village of Torre Alfina, listed among the most beautiful in Italy, in the municipality of Acquapendente (VT), approximately 100 km from Rome and just 20 minutes from Lake Bolsena, on the border with Umbria and Tuscany, Christie's International Real Estate-Rome Exclusive is pleased to offer the sale of a historic building of unparalleled beauty and one of a kind, namely the medieval castle symbol of Torre Alfina, originally used as a fortress.
The castle extends over an internal surface of over 5000 m2, distributed on 5 levels with over 1000 m2 of private gardens. This majestic castle boasts a history that has its roots in the Early Middle Ages and reaches up to the 20th century, reflecting the different architectural trends and historical-social changes it has undergone. In particular, during the 16th century, in the Renaissance period, it was the Sforza della Cervara-Monaldeschi family who made significant changes to the castle, expanding it, enriching it and transforming it into a sumptuous 16th-century residence. Later in 1882, Count Edoardo Cahen d'Anvers commissioned the architect Giuseppe Parini and the gardeners Henri and Achille Duchêne to rework the castle in a renewed medieval style, restoring some typical elements of the ancient fortress.
Today the castle, with perimeter walls in stone and travertine, is characterized by the presence of five towers, one of which is a circular watchtower and the other four are defensive with a quadrangular section. The ground floor is characterized by a gallery embellished with frescoed walls, vaulted ceilings in inlaid wood, statues and marble floors. Through large windows with round arches, you can enjoy a magnificent view of the village below and the famous Bosco del Sasseto, a treasure chest of biodiversity in which lava rocks and centuries-old trees of over 30 different species coexist, which since 2006 has been named a "Natural Monument of the Lazio Region" and since 2019 has been protected by the MiBac. The upper floor, the piano nobile, is composed of a large and scenic gallery, over 10 rooms, a dining room, several reception rooms, a library with wood floors and a sleeping area. The second floor houses some rooms, a long corridor and some attic rooms, lofts, closets and warehouses. The interior spaces of the five towers host wonderful rooms with panoramic views.
The Italian Renaissance garden, featuring a fountain with water features, flowerbeds and hedges with geometric designs, is an oasis where nature and art blend in perfect harmony. The picturesque medieval village, to which the Castle is inextricably linked, is characterized by historic cobblestone streets, ancient stone houses, nature trails and breathtaking views that take visitors on a journey back in time, to a dimension where time has stopped.
This property, with its extraordinary combination of history, architecture, majestic interiors and enchanting exteriors, offers a unique opportunity to own not only a piece of Italian history, but a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. An ideal investment both in terms of a private residence and a hospitality business, as the capacity and multifunctionality of the numerous rooms mean that the interiors and exteriors of the castle lend themselves to the staging of any type of event.