Arpino, Lazio 03033

Key FeaturesPrime location on the main Corso, with courtyard, private garden, terraces, and balconies. Stunning valley views. Antique tiles, fireplaces, and painted ceilings. Large underground cinema/theatre with separate lobby.DescriptionPalazzo Palma is a distinguished property located on the main Corso in Arpino, featuring a courtyard, private garden, terrace, and a private cinema. The property opens through grand gates onto a spacious private courtyard, behind which stands the main house.Upon entering, a hallway with a painted ceiling leads to the dining room on the left and a sitting room or study on the right. Beyond the sitting room is a small summer kitchen, perfect for dining in the garden. Adjacent to the dining room is a large kitchen with its own entrance from a side alley, along with a pantry room, which was originally a stable.The larger sitting room is located beyond the smaller study and summer kitchen. This room features a stone fireplace and opens directly into the walled garden, which has a vaulted stone portico that provides shade during the summer months.Also on the ground floor are a bathroom and two large cellar rooms, one of which also opens into the garden.A marble and wrought iron staircase leads up to the first floor, where three rooms along the front of the house, adorned with painted ceilings, overlook the valley. Two of these rooms open to a balcony, which leads to a large terrace above the cinema lobby. One of these rooms also has a private balcony. In addition, there is a spacious sitting room, a smaller room with a laundry bathroom, and an attractive morning room with arched ceilings, along with another private terrace.The back of the house has a corridor leading to the back door, located one storey higher than the front door due to the slope of the land. To the right is the original kitchen, which retains its original terracotta floor tiles.At one end of the courtyard is a separate building housing the lobby of the old cinema. The lobby has direct street access, and stairs lead down to the original cinema, which dates back to 1912. The cinema, now in need of restoration, has two levels of seating, bathrooms, and access to Arpino's public parking lot. Separate stairs lead down to the oldest part of the cellars, which also houses the projection room.Energy Classification: GArpino and the Ciociaria RegionArpino is one of the major medieval hilltop towns in the Ciociaria region, located between Rome and Naples. The region offers easy access to both cities and their airports, while providing a peaceful environment with stunning landscapes. A short drive east takes you to the mountains of Abruzzo National Park, where you can enjoy trekking, swimming in mountain lakes, and skiing in the winter.The Ciociaria region remains a hidden gem, often overlooked in favor of Tuscany and Umbria. With its medieval hilltop towns, beautiful countryside, and proximity to Rome, it offers a unique opportunity to experience authentic Italian living.