Mannerist Castle With Pool And Park In The Tuscia Area

Set in the Tuscia countryside, amidst a landscape dominated by olive groves, oak woods and distant blue views towards the lake, this residence displays all the visual grandeur of Mannerist architecture, echoing the principles of Vignola’s school. Built between the late 16th and early 17th centuries as the summer home of the Counts of Vinci, the castle is recognised as a property of historical and artistic interest.

Its approximately 1,000 sqm spread over five levels reveal a succession of rooms of great architectural quality, where the original decorative elements coexist with contemporary residential use. The dining room is a space of extraordinary grandeur: a coffered ceiling of solid dark timber beams, a floor of large terracotta slabs and a monumental stone fireplace with a serrated mantelpiece. The entrance hall leads into the spacious living room with a hexagonal terracotta floor featuring geometric inlays, a carved grey marble fireplace, full-length mirrors and a collection of oil paintings on canvas. The kitchen, with a ceiling of red and white beams, features a magnificent open-hearth stone fireplace and a central island. The cinema room, with a large-format projection screen, completes the communal areas.

The sleeping quarters, spread across the upper floors, comprise twelve bedrooms served by nine bathrooms. Period furnishings, herringbone parquet flooring and brass chandeliers characterise the master bedroom. The detached annexe, the garage and the historic cellar complete the building’s functional layout.

The park of approximately 9,000 sqm surrounding the castle is dominated by tall trees – Italian pines, Lebanese cedars, oaks and cypresses. The rectangular swimming pool, with a border paved in antique brick and a pool house featuring a pergola, is situated in an area adjacent to the woodland: the tall pines forming the backdrop make this space one of the most evocative features of the property.