Historic Villa For Sale Near Rome

Charming Historic Villa for sale from the late XVI / early XVII century located a few km from Rome. The Villa of 700 sqm extends over 3 floors and is within a park of about 5000 sqm. The Villa is for sale but is also available for rent as a location for film sets, photo shoots, fashion, advertising. The property is an ancient residence from the 1600s originally built as a hunting lodge, still owned by the founding family. The mansion was the residence of the famous historical figure, the baritone Mattia Battistini. The property is located in the Valle Santa, a charming place famous for its wealth of monasteries, villages, and hermitages – the mansion is located along the Salaria road, 50 minutes from Rome and before the splendid medieval city of Rieti. The landscape overlooks hills, woods, and the massif of Monte Terminillo. The property is in excellent condition and retains the suggestive charm and magical atmosphere of the past thanks to the period furniture, the large fireplace, and ceilings over 8 meters high with exposed beams. The walls of the spacious living room are painted with frescoes by the painter Calcagnadoro. There are terracotta floors, a garden, and a garden with ancient plants and trees. Located a few meters from the center of a village, the villa is built of characteristic period stone and measures a total of about 700 sqm with stables, taverns, and a charming wine cellar.