Ferienwohnung Degli Affreschi

In the heart of Assisi’s historic center, you can experience the charm of a piano nobile apartment housed in a historic palazzo connected to the memory of Cardinal Bartolomeo Roverella. Known as the Frescoed Apartment, the property offers approximately 300 square meters of commercial space and features five principal rooms arranged in an architectural sequence designed for entertaining, privacy and hospitality. Dating back to the sixteenth century and restored in 2010, the palazzo preserves a remarkable decorative heritage, with Renaissance frescoes, ornamented ceilings, inlaid parquet flooring and rooms that convey the character of an historic Italian residence.

From the outside, the historic complex features facades in pale stone and sandstone, irregular masonry, arched portals, stone surrounds, wooden shutters and pitched roofs covered with terracotta tiles.

The entrance leads to the first floor, corresponding to the piano nobile, where the entire residence is arranged. The interior layout alternates between grand reception rooms, connecting spaces and areas to be customized, with sightlines leading from one room to the next and enhancing the apartment’s depth. The generous surface area allows bedrooms, bathrooms and service areas to be arranged according to your needs, while preserving the representative character of the residence and creating a private home of exceptional charm, a second home in the heart of Umbria or a property dedicated to high-level hospitality.

The Reception Hall introduces the most scenographic part of the property. Here, decoration becomes an architectural element: frescoed and stuccoed ceilings, figurative scenes, cartouches, molded frames, floral garlands, rocaille scrolls, sculptural reliefs and gilded details define an atmosphere of refined historic elegance. The Mercury Room, the Birth of Venus Room and the Diana and Actaeon Room extend the journey through spaces with distinctive identities, united by the quality of their decorative features and the continuity of the restoration.

The decorated ceilings engage in dialogue with Murano and crystal chandeliers, ornamental sconces, gilded mirrors, figurative paintings, classical busts and period furnishings. The floors provide another distinctive feature: polished parquet, herringbone layouts, diamond and triangular geometries, central compositions and dark wood borders accompany the route through the reception rooms.

Particular importance is given to the double-height internal courtyard, with exposed stone and brick walls, tall glazed windows, upper openings and a wood-and-glass roof resembling a skylight. The wooden flooring, dark metal balustrade and decorative lighting create a highly evocative vertical focal point, capable of connecting the home’s different visual levels. The presence of this interior space brings light, openness and character to the layout.

Among the most original spaces is a bespoke painted bar counter, featuring floral panels, a light-colored surface, upholstered stools, display cabinets for glasses and bottles, and brass-colored equipment. This feature can become the heart of private receptions, tastings and convivial gatherings, reinforcing the property’s vocation for intimate events, stays of exceptional charm and distinctive hospitality.
STATE OF REPAIR
The restoration work involved the load-bearing structures and decorative features, creating orderly, solid and meticulously finished interiors, with an overall quality suited to a prestigious home, a charming residence or an exclusive hospitality project. The interiors retain frescoed and stucco-decorated ceilings, featuring figurative scenes, cartouches, garlands and floral motifs.

The floors are crafted from fine parquet, laid in herringbone patterns, geometric compositions and inlays in woods of different tones, with lozenge motifs and darker perimeter borders. The wooden surfaces are polished and well maintained, with a patina that enhances the craftsmanship. Interior doors and passageways are made of wood, with double openings, substantial frames, mouldings and dark finishes.

UTILITIES
The property is serviced by all utilities.

USE AND POTENTIAL USES
In the heart of the historic center of Assisi, this prestigious property offers privacy, refinement and a strategic location close to services, boutiques, restaurants and highly attractive landmarks. The spaces, with well-distributed rooms and frescoed ceilings, are ideal as a distinguished primary residence, a charming second home or a residence for high-end tourist stays. Its historic character and the authenticity of the setting enhance its long-term value. It is also excellent for diffused hospitality, a boutique B&B, a luxury holiday home or a venue for small private events and ceremonies, with easy access to main connections and the citys cultural fabric.

LOCATION
In Assisi, in a prestigious area rich in amenities, a highly appealing location welcomes you, ideal for enjoying the town centre with ease. The setting is peaceful, private and panoramic, offering open views over the historic urban landscape and the Umbrian hills.

LAND REGISTRY DETAILS
The Great Estate group, for every property acquired, carries out, through the seller’s technical consultant, a technical due diligence that allows us to know in detail the urban planning and cadastral situation of each property. This due diligence may be requested by the client when there is genuine interest in the property.