Cittá DI Castello House Villa

Between Roman history and design: an exclusive villa on the Umbrian hills

Nestled on a gentle hill at the gates of Città di Castello, this prestigious property enjoys a panoramic and private location, just five minutes from the town and main services. The complex includes a main villa of 807 sqm, a second house of 70 sqm, and a building of 90 sqm in total housing garages and the caretaker’s quarters, for a total area of 967 sqm. About 2 hectares of land, with a park and swimming pool, surround the buildings.

History and signature architecture

Once used as a convent in the eighteenth century, the residence stands on ancient Roman foundations and houses a mosaic floor dating back to the 1st century AD, restored and protected by the Superintendence for Archaeological Heritage.

In the 1980s, Japanese designer Kazuhide Takahama led a renovation that gave the interiors an original character. Historic structures coexist with asymmetric arches, oval windows, and contemporary solutions, creating a composition of particular architectural value.

The interiors of the main villa

The villa spreads over four levels and is introduced by a stone portal leading to a large sixteenth-century corridor with vaulted ceilings. Wooden floors, including herringbone patterns, tall windows, and glazed openings enhance the brightness of the rooms and views of the park.

The representative spaces include an original chapel and a large living room with a fireplace, direct access to the garden, and a wall covered in gold leaf. The dining room and kitchen, also connected to the outside, complete the social area, accompanied by a pantry, two service bathrooms, and technical rooms.

A wooden-clad staircase, framed by vaulted ceilings, connects the residence’s rooms. The main sleeping area includes four bedrooms with wardrobe spaces, a bathroom, and a panoramic study. Parquet floors, large windows, and views of the vegetation and hills also characterize this part of the house.

The top level preserves the most recognizable elements of Takahama’s design, with asymmetric arches and oval openings framing the landscape. Here are two additional bedrooms, two bathrooms, a dressing room, a lounge, and a room prepared for a kitchen. The layout offers the possibility to create an additional independent living unit.

The Roman mosaic and historic rooms

The basement houses the room with the Roman mosaic, a distinctive feature of the property. In addition, there are three rooms with nineteenth-century brick vaulted ceilings and a cellar.

A direct access connects these spaces to the pool area, linking the villa’s historic rooms with the garden.

The second house, garages, and caretaker’s quarters

The second house, of 70 sqm, spreads over two levels and reflects the character of traditional country homes. It includes a kitchen, living room, dining room, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, an attic, and a dressing room. Next to the entrance stairs is an outdoor wood-fired oven.

Another building, totaling 90 sqm, houses four heated garages with a service bathroom and the caretaker’s quarters, consisting of a living room with kitchenette, two bedrooms, and a bathroom. A small vegetable garden completes this part of the property.

The park and outdoor spaces

The park surrounds the residence with mature trees, ornamental shrubs, and large lawn areas