Description
In the greenery of a spectacular park of about 6 hectares stands the majestic Scorano Castle, dating back to 1200, once a fortified stronghold and later transformed into a farmhouse for agricultural use. Throughout history, it was the residence of noble Roman families such as the Borghesi, Orsini, Brancaccio, and finally Don Vittorio Massimo, Prince of Roccasecca dei Volsci.
Today, Scorano Castle is characterized by a large entrance gate with access from Via Tiberina and a long tree-lined avenue that leads to the splendid main courtyard, where archaeological remains from the Etruscan-Roman period have been found. Access to the courtyard is through a majestic ashlar portal arch, surmounted by a tower with battlements.
The property, of great historical and architectural value, covers approximately 450 square meters, with high ceilings and original solid wood beams, which allow for double-height spaces and make the property particularly interesting for the flow of spaces.
On the entrance level, there is a large triple living room with 3 windows overlooking the greenery and the stream that runs through the park. The fourth window overlooks the courtyard and the battlement tower. The imposing fireplace dominates the approximately 80-square-meter room, embellished with two marble and peperino staircases leading to the upper floor. The ground floor also includes a guest bathroom, kitchen, a small bedroom used as a laundry room, and two more bedrooms with 2 bathrooms completing the floor.
On the upper level, there is a spacious dining room with a fireplace and independent access to the kitchen. A master suite with a bathroom featuring peperino finishes, a corner whirlpool tub, and a comfortable and spacious walk-in closet. Another bedroom with a bathroom completes the upper floor. The entire floor has parquet flooring, while the lower floor features antique terracotta tiles.
The attention to detail and the high-quality materials make the property truly unique and unrepeatable, such as the period doors and shutters with handcrafted decorations, ancient gates dividing some areas, ornamental columns, peperino fireplaces, and other splendid original details from the medieval period.
The property also includes access to the communal area, in addition to the magnificent park with ornamental plants and outdoor jogging tracks, there is also a sports area with tennis courts and an Olympic-sized swimming pool. For the residents' convenience, there is a guest house where events and parties can be organized.
