new Castello di
Caudino - Il Plazzo Nobile
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SPECIFICATIONS
|
Situation |
spectacular
panoramic situation |
Mod
cons |
. |
|
Type |
|
Water/Power |
connected |
|
SURFACE |
appr
900 sqm |
Telephone |
to
be installed |
|
PROPERTY |
appr.
10 000 sqm (1 ha) |
Heating |
fireplaces |
|
Structure |
. |
Sanitär |
to
be installed |
|
Mauerwerk |
natural
stone |
Access |
village
road |
|
Roof |
timber beams, ‘monks
and nuns’ rooftiles |
Distances |
sea
appr. 40 km
airport
appr.
65 km (Ancona)
shops: 4 km |
|
Floors |
valuable, antique mosaic/cotto |
Municipality |
Arcevia
(map) |
It
is difficult to believe that such places as the tiny village
of Caudino still exist, seemingly unaffected by the passage of
time. Full of reverence and curiosity, we traversed the
twisting, romantic lanes and alleyways and finally stood before
this property – a veritable palazzo. With its servants’
houses and military tower the palazzo lords it over an open valley
with incomparable views of wooded hills and the mighty Apennine
mountain range.
The complex once
belonged to a noble Marche family, which resided here and employed
virtually all the village inhabitants. The large cities
lured nearly all of them away - Caudino had become too small
a world for them. Only the wonderful old buildings have remained,
complete with fireplaces and arches, wall niches and frescos,
mosaic and clay floor, stone basins and timber beamed ceilings.
Time seems to have simply stopped here,
one hundred years
ago.
The walled, fortified
village was first mentioned in history books in the second half
of the thirteenth century. It was once a part of the city
state of Gubbio in neighbouring Umbria. (Gubbio –
approx 30m away – is considered by many to be one of the
most beautiful mediaeval cities.) As this village was at
the furthermost reach of this small realm, at the tail end as
it were, it was called ‘Coda ino’ – becoming ‘Caudino’
in local dialect. Caudino citizens were courageous and,
under the guidance of a certain Alberghetto Chiavelli in the
middle 14th century, fought a bloody battle before the castle
keep, thereby securing their independence.
The palazzo -
with its comfortable, rural auxiliary buildings, inner courtyards
and garden, its impressive arches and vaulted ceilings, idyllic
location and outstanding views - would be an ideal location for
a hotel or country house, a seminar or wellness centre for people
who want to escape the stress of everyday life in the large cities.
Although relatively
secluded, the connections are excellent: 40 km (a 30 min
drive over well-surfaced roads) to the pretty Adriatic bathing
resort of Senigallia with its chic restaurants and wide range
of shops. Senigallia is also a major motorway junction.
The airport at Ancona Falconara with several international flights
daily (including RyanAir) is 45 minutes, Rome approx
2 hours.
There is a wide
choice of day excursions. Assisi is approx 45 minutes, the city
of Fabriano - famed for paper production (museums!) -
20 minutes. The incomparably beautiful cave complex at
the Grotte di Frasassi is 20 minutes off, likewise the pretty,
medieval small towns of Sassoferrato and Gualdo Tadino, the latter
with its original potteries. For wine connoisseurs and lovers,
the Verdicchio metropolis of Montecarotto and Matelica, are practically
outside the gates. Nearly every small village has a good
restaurant or an historical and/or cultural attraction, which
will appeal even to the world-weary. Hikers and mountainbikers
will appreciate the trekking paths around the 1700 m Monte Catria,
photographers and painters the beauties of the countryside, towns
and villages. The region is ideal for the development of
year-round tourism.
Investors will
be interested in the availability of national subsidies for activities
which promote tourism and use traditional building materials..
We can put you in touch with experienced tax counsellors, geometers
and advisors, if you want to undertake this project.
PRICE
50It is difficult to believe that such places as the tiny village
of Caudino still exist, seemingly unaffected by the passage of
time. Full of reverence and curiosity, we traversed the
twisting, romantic lanes and alleyways and finally stood before
this property – a veritable palazzo. With its servants’
houses and military tower the palazzo lords it over an open valley
with incomparable views of wooded hills and the mighty Apennine
mountain range.
The complex once
belonged to a noble Marche family, which resided here and employed
virtually all the village inhabitants. The large cities
lured nearly all of them away - Caudino had become too small
a world for them. Only the wonderful old buildings have remained,
complete with fireplaces and arches, wall niches and frescos,
mosaic and clay floor, stone basins and timber beamed ceilings.
Time seems to have simply stopped here,
one hundred years
ago.
The walled, fortified
village was first mentioned in history books in the second half
of the thirteenth century. It was once a part of the city
state of Gubbio in neighbouring Umbria. (Gubbio –
approx 30m away – is considered by many to be one of the
most beautiful mediaeval cities.) As this village was at
the furthermost reach of this small realm, at the tail end as
it were, it was called ‘Coda ino’ – becoming ‘Caudino’
in local dialect. Caudino citizens were courageous and,
under the guidance of a certain Alberghetto Chiavelli in the
middle 14th century, fought a bloody battle before the castle
keep, thereby securing their independence.
The palazzo -
with its comfortable, rural auxiliary buildings, inner courtyards
and garden, its impressive arches and vaulted ceilings, idyllic
location and outstanding views - would be an ideal location for
a hotel or country house, a seminar or wellness centre for people
who want to escape the stress of everyday life in the large cities.
Although relatively
secluded, the connections are excellent: 40 km (a 30 min
drive over well-surfaced roads) to the pretty Adriatic bathing
resort of Senigallia with its chic restaurants and wide range
of shops. Senigallia is also a major motorway junction.
The airport at Ancona Falconara with several international flights
daily (including RyanAir) is 45 minutes, Rome approx
2 hours.
There is a wide
choice of day excursions. Assisi is approx 45 minutes, the city
of Fabriano - famed for paper production (museums!) -
20 minutes. The incomparably beautiful cave complex at
the Grotte di Frasassi is 20 minutes off, likewise the pretty,
medieval small towns of Sassoferrato and Gualdo Tadino, the latter
with its original potteries. For wine connoisseurs and lovers,
the Verdicchio metropolis of Montecarotto and Matelica, are practically
outside the gates. Nearly every small village has a good
restaurant or an historical and/or cultural attraction, which
will appeal even to the world-weary. Hikers and mountainbikers
will appreciate the trekking paths around the 1700 m Monte Catria,
photographers and painters the beauties of the countryside, towns
and villages. The region is ideal for the development of
year-round tourism.
Investors will
be interested in the availability of national subsidies for activities
which promote tourism and use traditional building materials..
We can put you in touch with experienced tax counsellors, geometers
and advisors, if you want to undertake this project.
PRICE
400,000 euro
RESTORATION approx.
800,000 euro |
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