Towers rising above stone walls, centuries-old trees casting long shadows, and a swimming pool designed for every season. This is neither a film set nor a museum piece, but Castelleone Castle in Deruta, Umbria, currently on the market for €13.5 million. A monumental residence shaped across the 12th, 16th and 19th centuries, it now stands as a distinguished private estate poised for its next chapter.
Over 2,000 square metres of history
The castle unfolds across more than 2,000 square metres, arranged into nearly 100 rooms. Its architectural integrity remains intact, with original stone walls and exposed brickwork preserving the narrative of its medieval origins while lending a sense of permanence and gravitas to every interior space.
The estate is embraced by approximately 8,500 square metres of private grounds, where centuries-old trees create both seclusion and atmosphere.
Within the landscaped park sits the so-called “four-season pool”, conceived for year-round enjoyment and discreetly integrated into the historic setting.
Within this context of scale, heritage and privacy, the €13.5 million asking price reflects the rarity and stature of the property.
33 beds for adults (plus 14 for children)
In its current configuration, the castle accommodates 33 adults and 14 children, making it equally suited to private residence or refined hospitality. The layout comprises:
- 7 suites (14 beds plus 7 additional beds for children up to 14 years old)
- 7 double rooms (14 beds plus 7 additional beds for children up to 14 years old)
- 1 single room
- 1 apartment for 4 people
Each suite and bedroom is appointed with a private, high-tech bathroom, complete with hydromassage tubs or showers, Turkish bath, aromatherapy and chromotherapy.
The result is a deliberate dialogue between medieval architecture and contemporary wellbeing.
The interiors are further complemented by three fully equipped kitchens, both large and medium in scale, designed to accommodate daily living as comfortably as formal entertaining.
Sold “with the gate closed”
A particularly rare aspect of this offering is that the castle is sold “with the gate closed”, meaning all artwork, armour and furnishings are included, in accordance with a sworn and certified appraisal. This comprehensive transfer preserves the integrity of the estate and reinforces its exclusivity.
Acquiring a 12th-century castle of nearly one hundred rooms, set within thousands of square metres of parkland and complete with a year-round swimming pool, is an uncommon proposition in the Italian property market. In Deruta, that opportunity is currently available for €13.5 million.
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