Civitella d'Agliano, Lazio 01020

XVIIth-century castle with a XIVth-century hermitage and chapel, project approved for a 25-room boutique hotel, 3,000 olive trees and a view of Civita di Bagnoregio, Lazio Tuscia RIF. VIT333 In the heart of the most authentic part of Lazio's Tuscia, only 90 km north of Rome, on a promontory overlooking one of the most extraordinary and photographed landscapes in Italy the Valle dei Calanchi with Civita di Bagnoregio rising solitary on its tuff rock Castello dei Calanchi stands: a rare historic complex where centuries of history overlap in a landscape that has remained untouched over time. Access to the estate is via a striking avenue of cypress trees that introduces visitors to an atmosphere suspended in time, before opening onto the property set in a pine and laurel park. The historic core is articulated in three distinct and complementary elements: the XVIIth-century palace, which constitutes the main body of the residence, the XIVth-century hermitage of extraordinary rarity in a private property context, and the contemporaneous chapel, also dating from the Trecento, which lends the whole a depth of history and spirituality unlike any other. In addition, there are further outbuildings of more recent construction, for a total built surface of about 1,900 sq m. The 20 hectares of land include olive groves with about 3,000 trees, valuable woodland areas and an autonomous water spring that ensures full water self-sufficiency for the estate a practical and environmental asset not to be overlooked in this setting. The property has an approved project for the creation of an exclusive retreat and boutique hotel with about 25 rooms, dedicated to charm hospitality, events and weddings. All preparatory works for the renovation have already been completed, significantly reducing the timelines and uncertainties of a project of this scale. Upon request, it is also possible to assume a long-term lease with a renowned German hotel operator, offering the possibility of immediate income from day one. Castello dei Calanchi is one of the rarest opportunities currently available in Central Italy: a historic property of high architectural and landscape value, in an internationally renowned setting, with a completed permitting path and a realistically attainable income potential. A timeless residence for those who wish to create something extraordinary in the most authentic Italy.