Rustico Terni

PROPERTY AND LOCATION
Magnificent historic palazzo for sale in a breathtaking location on the Marmore Falls.
The property for sale is located in Terni, Umbria, not far from one of the highest and most fascinating waterfalls in Europe.

The Marmore Falls can be reached from the palace by a few kilometres, while the view extends as far as Lake Piediluco.
The prestigious building seems to have been built by eclesiastical orders with the purpose of providing assistance to pilgrims and wayfarers, who came from all over Europe. This was because they crossed this precise branch of the Via Francigena: Assisi, Spoleto, Greccio, Rome
The location was therefore strategically chosen as a meeting and arrival point.
The building is, therefore, of historical interest, dating back to 1625: it is developed on a central body and is composed of various appendices dating back to different successive periods.

INTERIOR
In one wing, on the west side, there is a small chapel, in which liturgies were celebrated on special family occasions until a few years ago.
Inside, a large staircase connects two large floors with vaulted rooms. The flat for sale covers 600 sqm and consists of 12 rooms.

EXTERIOR
On the main façade is a large arch with an Androne towards the Portone.
On either side of the Androne are two large rooms, Gabelle, used at that time to collect duties and give an initial welcome to travellers. All this took place outside the gate in order to ensure security inside. The gate had loopholes on the sides to assess who was coming and an upper trapdoor to deter those who were intent on attacking.
Cellars and caves for food reserves dug into the rock surround the large rooms.
Around the Church of Madonna della Pietà there is much evidence of the entire diocesan community: over time it was visited by numerous high prelates and there is also evidence of alleged frescoes now concealed by later paintings.
The building was built by the Monte di Pietà, as reported by an inscription above the main entrance, and was probably used for many years as a convent and shelter for wayfarers.

DISTANCES
Close to main services: 1km from motorway, 1km from main services (shops, grocery, post office, banks, petrol stations), 1km main attractions in the area.
Distance from main airports: 90km from Perugia, 147km from Rome, 175km from Ancona.
Distances from major cities: 98km from Perugia, 119km from Rome, 200km from Pescara.

UTILITIES
Line: telephone available
Wi-Fi: no
Heating: natural gas
Water: public waterworks
Electricity: available

POTENTIALITY
The property is ideal for those who wish to have a country retreat that is neither too far from built-up areas nor too isolated and easily accessible from the main communication routes (the motorway exit is just a 12-minute drive away), a location that is one of the most beautiful in Umbria, close to many other attractions to visit (Archaeological Park, River Park, Playground, Basilica of San Valentino, Roman Amphitheatre, Rocca Sant’Angelo, Lake Piediluco, e-bike routes).
Strategic position, in the centre of Umbria, halfway between Tuscany, Lazio, Marche and Abruzzo.
The property lends itself to being used as a first home, second home or as an accommodation facility.