13 bedrooms palace, 1100 m²

Foligno, Perugia (province)

ABBEY OF SANTA CROCE IN SASSOVIVO - FOLIGNO (UMBRIA)
For sale: right wing of the abbey complex

Set on the slopes of the Umbrian hills, surrounded by ancient holm oak forests and overlooking the Valle Umbra, the Abbey of Santa Croce in Sassovivo has stood for nearly a millennium as one of the most significant symbols of Benedictine monasticism in central Italy. Founded in the 11th century and shaped over the centuries as a place of faith, culture and spiritual governance, it remains a precious legacy where silence, art and memory blend into a single, authentic harmony.

The Abbey's relevance is acknowledged even in the contemporary era, thanks to its designation as a "Heritage - Witness of a Culture of Peace" by the Italian Federation of UNESCO Clubs and Centres - an honour that confirms its enduring role in fostering dialogue, memory and spirituality.

This offering concerns exclusively the right wing of the Abbey, an autonomous historic portion arranged over three principal levels, plus an attic, preserving evocative interiors, original architectural perspectives and an intimate monastic atmosphere. Outside, a private garden opens onto the Umbrian valley, creating a setting of rare beauty in which nature becomes an essential extension of the living space.

Within this context, the essential lines of monastic stone and the serenity of the surrounding landscape offer an ideal opportunity to create a project of truly international scope: an elegant residence of representation, a cultural or institutional headquarters, a refined hospitality retreat, or a centre dedicated to meditation, learning and thought - always in harmony with the historic spirit of the monument.

The broader territory surrounding the Abbey - enriched by artistic and spiritual destinations such as Assisi, Spoleto, Spello, Foligno and Montefalco - further enhances the value of the property, placing it within one of the most meaningful and historically resonant landscapes in Italy. Here, time seems to take on a different form: slower, deeper, more essential.

This is not a conventional property. It is a moral, cultural and architectural heritage - a place to be safeguarded and handed down, embracing its legacy with vision, awareness and respect.
Further information, documentation and private viewings are available upon request. Negotiations are confidential and reserved for a discerning clientele capable of appreciating the rarity and dignity of such an extraordinary historic asset.