Old 16th-century Convent Near Viterbo

In Gallese, an old area of Etruscan origin in the province of Viterbo, there is this wonderful centuries-old convent for sale inside a leafy estate at the outskirts of Umbria and Tuscany.

The proximity to Rome and its artistic and cultural wonders make this property an ideal place for anyone wishing to explore the immense monumental heritage that makes the Italian capital a huge open-air museum.

Originally from 1550, this former convent belonged for a long time to the Order of the Friars Minor Capuchin. Over the centuries, a succession of events affected the complex until the modern era, when a complete and skilful restoration finally returned the structure to its deepest essence, transforming it into a prestigious historical home and elegant venue for events.

Immersed in 57,000 square meters of grounds, mosty featuring forests with a great variety of plants and tall trees, this convent is a magical place of peace and serenity that seems to take us back in time. The ancient pine forest is ideal for celebrating big ceremonies and the Capuchin's garden, shaded and full of flowers, is perfect for welcoming guests in an intoxicating jubilation of scents and colors. The garden also offers a splendid swimming pool and a corner with a stone oven and a barbecue for pleasant moments in the open air.

Featuring the typical architecture of the monasteries of the time, this property offers spaces and rooms that were once used for various Franciscan activities, now revisited in a more contemporary key.

The consecrated church dedicated to St. Francis is still present and functioning: it has an essential style with a single nave with two side chapels. The cloister, once a place for meditation and reflection, is characterized by a portico on all four sides and a central well of Benedictine manufacture. The rooms on the ground floor that surround the cloister used to house the abbot's apartments, the refectory, the kitchens and the workshops.

On the upper floor of this ancient convent, around the largest room of the former dormitory, there are several halls that once housed the chapter house, the library and the scriptorium, now used for big receptions, as well as the guesthouse, converted into a cozy suite.

The spaciousness of the rooms, which can accommodate up to three hundred people, alongside their refined elegance, allow for small or large events to be held at any time of the year, in an enchanting setting of great historical and architectural prestige.

Equipped with the latest technological comforts for the well-being of those who stay here, this ancient 16th-century convent for sale in the province of Viterbo has preserved all the charm of yesteryear.