£1,882,512
(€124/sq. ft)
€2,200,000
20 bed property for saleVia Fratelli Papini, Magione, Italy
20 beds
15 baths
17 receptions
17,760 sq. ft
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About this property
Castle To Be Relived In The Enchantment Of Lake Trasimene
Cortesi Luxury Real Estate proposes for sale On the eastern shores of Lake Trasimene, in the heart of Umbria, stands the Zocco Castle, a complex that unites the charm of history with the practicality of a rare real estate opportunity. Its origins date back to 1274, when it was built beside a Franciscan convent. In the following centuries the property assumed an increasingly important role: Initially defined as a “villa”, in the fifteenth century it was transformed into a “castrum” through the strengthening of the walls and towers, becoming a military and strategic presidium for controlling the lakeshore.
Once protected by seven towers and three access gates, the complex still preserves part of the medieval defensive wall and five towers, which immediately convey its original imposing presence. Inside, the architectural testimonies are many: Medieval ruins, rural buildings from a later era, a fourteenth-century millstone, and a chapel that reveals the religious vocation of the place. Each structure tells the castle’s adaptation to different uses, from military presidios to agricultural life, up to becoming a reference point for the surrounding community.
Currently the existing covered area is about 1,650 sqm, but thanks to approved urban planning documentation and authorized restoration work, it is possible to double this size to reach about 3,300 sqm of total usable area. This expansion possibility, which involves renovating the existing buildings and recovering those historically documented, represents a decisive aspect for developing a coherent and sustainable project.
The complex extends over more than six hectares of private land, offering wide outdoor spaces that allow envisioning architectural and landscape enhancement interventions.
The location of Zocco Castle represents an additional strength. Located in a secluded yet non-isolated area, it overlooks Lake Trasimene, offering panoramas of rare suggestion. The property is a few minutes from the villages of Magione and Monte del Lago, known for their authenticity and for the essential services they offer. In under half an hour by car you reach Perugia, while cities of art such as Assisi, Cortona, Arezzo and Siena are within short distance, as are the main routes to Florence and Rome. Proximity to Umbria International Airport, connected with several European capitals, makes the property easily accessible also from abroad.
The potential uses are multiple. The size of the complex, the presence of diverse spaces and the natural setting make it the ideal base for a high-level hospitality project, such as a boutique hotel, a wellness-focused resort, or a cultural center capable of hosting events and initiatives of international scope. At the same time, the property’s configuration allows imagining a private residence, exclusive yet integrated with the surrounding territory.
Buying the Zocco Castle means entering into contact with a rare historic asset on the market, but also with a concrete prospect of valorization. Every stone preserves the memory of centuries of life and, at the same time, awaits a project capable of returning it to new vitality. In this balance between past and future lies the true strength of the property: The ability to combine history, architecture and landscape in a long-term investment, capable of standing out in the Italian and European real estate panorama.
Cortesi Luxury Real Estate proposes for sale On the eastern shores of Lake Trasimene, in the heart of Umbria, stands the Zocco Castle, a complex that unites the charm of history with the practicality of a rare real estate opportunity. Its origins date back to 1274, when it was built beside a Franciscan convent. In the following centuries the property assumed an increasingly important role: Initially defined as a “villa”, in the fifteenth century it was transformed into a “castrum” through the strengthening of the walls and towers, becoming a military and strategic presidium for controlling the lakeshore.
Once protected by seven towers and three access gates, the complex still preserves part of the medieval defensive wall and five towers, which immediately convey its original imposing presence. Inside, the architectural testimonies are many: Medieval ruins, rural buildings from a later era, a fourteenth-century millstone, and a chapel that reveals the religious vocation of the place. Each structure tells the castle’s adaptation to different uses, from military presidios to agricultural life, up to becoming a reference point for the surrounding community.
Currently the existing covered area is about 1,650 sqm, but thanks to approved urban planning documentation and authorized restoration work, it is possible to double this size to reach about 3,300 sqm of total usable area. This expansion possibility, which involves renovating the existing buildings and recovering those historically documented, represents a decisive aspect for developing a coherent and sustainable project.
The complex extends over more than six hectares of private land, offering wide outdoor spaces that allow envisioning architectural and landscape enhancement interventions.
The location of Zocco Castle represents an additional strength. Located in a secluded yet non-isolated area, it overlooks Lake Trasimene, offering panoramas of rare suggestion. The property is a few minutes from the villages of Magione and Monte del Lago, known for their authenticity and for the essential services they offer. In under half an hour by car you reach Perugia, while cities of art such as Assisi, Cortona, Arezzo and Siena are within short distance, as are the main routes to Florence and Rome. Proximity to Umbria International Airport, connected with several European capitals, makes the property easily accessible also from abroad.
The potential uses are multiple. The size of the complex, the presence of diverse spaces and the natural setting make it the ideal base for a high-level hospitality project, such as a boutique hotel, a wellness-focused resort, or a cultural center capable of hosting events and initiatives of international scope. At the same time, the property’s configuration allows imagining a private residence, exclusive yet integrated with the surrounding territory.
Buying the Zocco Castle means entering into contact with a rare historic asset on the market, but also with a concrete prospect of valorization. Every stone preserves the memory of centuries of life and, at the same time, awaits a project capable of returning it to new vitality. In this balance between past and future lies the true strength of the property: The ability to combine history, architecture and landscape in a long-term investment, capable of standing out in the Italian and European real estate panorama.
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