Abbey With A Resort And An Agricultural Company For Sale

For sale in Tuscania, in the province of Viterbo, this ancient Cistercian abbey dating back to 1146 has been transformed into a luxury resort and organic farm. This monastery for sale covers an area of 5,000 sqm spread over 6 buildings, including 5 elegant flats, 4 luxurious suites and a 30-sqm panoramic terrace on the highest tower. Surrounded by 25 hectares of arable land, the estate offers a typical cloister, several terraced outdoor areas and a natural swimming pool, in a unique atmosphere where history and nature meet.

Purchased in 1990, the abbey underwent meticulous excavation, restoration and reconstruction work that began in 1994 and is almost complete today. After more than six centuries of neglect, the abbey is now an eco-friendly organic farm, famous for the production of essential oils, and a multi-purpose luxury resort, ideal for travellers, artists and lovers of nature and art.

The abbey complex retains all its original 12th-century elements, including the Church, Chapter House, Scriptorium, Refectory, Dormitory and Cellarium. On the western side, the buildings for the Converse have been restored to accommodate work and residence spaces. On the first floor are the Cloister, the historical fountain, the Chapter House, the Parlatory, the Scriptorium, the Spring and the Refectory. The abbey's hydraulic system is particularly refined, with several catchments and tanks still functioning. On the second floor are the monks' and lay brothers' dormitories, with still efficient drainage systems.

This luxurious resort's accommodation includes 5 delightful flats and 4 bedrooms: 3 rooms inside the abbey, 2 in the medieval tower with breathtaking views and charming interiors, a 200-sqm suite in the old dormitory, and a flat in the old grain silos. 4 more flats and a double bedroom with an independent garden are located in a building to the side of the monastery, which also includes a bar area.

Guests can enjoy a natural swimming pool fed by a spring of bathing water, and extensive outdoor areas including gardens and relaxation spaces. The abbey church is divided into three sections, with remains of an earlier Roman church and a crypt below, and is used today for ceremonies.

The estate includes 25 hectares of arable land, with 12 hectares planted with lavender and 6 with helichrysum. The flowering of the lavender between June and July is a spectacular event, during which it is possible to participate in the harvesting and distillation. The farm produces organic essential oils, extra virgin olive oil, honey and cheese, and is almost completely energy self-sufficient thanks to photovoltaic panels and biomass.

In addition to being a luxury resort, the abbey is used for ceremonies, film sets, conferences and cultural events. Its spaciousness and natural beauty make it a unique setting for extraordinary events.

This ancient abbey, converted into a luxury resort and organic farm, is a rare investment opportunity. Surrounded by unspoilt nature and rich in history, it offers a haven of peace and beauty for those seeking a unique, multifunctional experience in the hills of Tuscania.