The Romans had a flair for architecture and if you ever wanted to live like a Roman emperor, here is your golden chance. The Via Del Castiglione, located in the Italian island of Capri, is up for grabs with a price tag of $44.8 million. The magnificent castle is said to be one of the 12 villas of Emperor Tiberius who used it as a holiday home.
Ruins of the castle were first found in 1283, 250 meters above sea level, and the place was restored. Since then, the beautiful residence has undergone various renovations, standing to its present glory.
The castle boasts of panoramic 360 degree views of the ocean. Perched atop the Capri Island, the interior surface of the castle measures around 6,921 square feet that comprises of 10 bedrooms and seven full and two half bathrooms. The single-family residence is laden with fantastic living spaces. The place has a spacious living room, a large chef's kitchen and a kitchenette as well. The master suite comes with an annex studio and four en-suite bathrooms. A separate media room and large storage rooms are some of its other features. A separate two bedroom and two bath staff quarters also exist on the property.
Outside, the place has a circular swimming pool and is surrounded by a beautiful 9.8 acres of landscaped gardens.
Check out the photos of the castle here.
A listing of the castle lies with Sotheby's International Realty.
Capri is a tourist destination for both Italians and foreigners. Visitors flock the island in summers to experience its beauty. The main attractions of the island are Marina Piccola (the little harbor), the Belvedere of Tragara, which is a high public walk lined with villas, the limestone crags called 'sea stacks' that appear above the sea (the Faraglioni), the Blue Grotto (Grotta Azzurra), Anacapri and also the Via Del Castiglione.
Tour the island of Capri in a video below:
