Location
Pilgrims on the road to Rome travelled through Proceno on the Via Francigena, for years the most important trade and communications route between northern and southern Europe, a fertile territory for cultural exchange. Monuments, artistic treasures, splendid cathedrals, villas and magnificent gardens enriched the principal cities along the journey. On this road, people from all over Europe have for centuries met in peace, recognising in each other fellow members of a unique culture.
The area surrounding our castle is practically untouched: steep hills, forests, majestic centuries old trees, and untamed rivers. The Stridolone torrent, with its uncontaminated habitat, is a haven for wildlife. The Elvella lake irrigates the surrounding area during summer when the luminous gold of sunflowers covers the ground. Climbing to the top of the main tower of the castle, you are in the middle of a natural amphitheatre, encircled by Mount Civitella, with Castell’Azzara; Mount Amiata, with skiing and other winter sports; Radicofani Castle; Celle sul Rigo; Mount Cetona, with its two little towns of Chiusi and Cetona; Mount Rufeno, with a beautiful and extensive nature reserve and a Flower Museum; the castle of Torre Alfina; and the very old Sasseto forest. Around Mount Amiata are many hot springs and luxurious spas. And to the south is Lake Bolsena, the largest volcanic lake in Italy, with its two rocky islands, Bisentina and Martana.
\Proceno – in the village with all amenities
Acquapendente 12km
Bolsena 32km
Fabro 37km – A1 Autostrada to Rome/Florence
Orvieto 39km
Siena 87km
External
Extensive grounds inside the castle wall.
Restaurant
Swimming Pool
Internal
Access to this apartment is further along the same street that provides access to the first three apartments. Private entrance is up a vaulted internal staircase that opens onto a living room with single sofa bed and fireplace. The wall that hosts the fireplace separates the living room from the spacious dining room with kitchen corner, complete with gas range and fridge. This dining room is beautiful and airy. One side of it is a glassed in a row of arches that overlook the internal courtyard. Glass doors in the kitchen area open onto this courtyard which is equipped with garden furniture for this apartment’s use. Back in the living room, to one side at the top of the entrance stairs is a landing with doors to the double bedroom and to the complete bathroom with shower. There is a combination safe.