Convent between Assisi and Spello for sale

Brief description

A large facility used as a hostel and tourist accommodation centre between Assisi and Spello. With large and numerous communal areas (living rooms, refectories, meeting rooms, a chapel, etc.) and 45 bedrooms with a private bathroom. Large outdoor spaces and private parking space. Hilly position.

Geographic position

Cantico d’Assisi is a large accommodation facility on the hills between Spello (4 km) and Assisi (7 km), which can both be reached in less than 10 minutes by car.

Perugia is 26 km away and can be reached in 20 minutes via the dual carriageway, which is 1 km away from the facility. All Umbria’s main historical centres can be reached easily this way.

Unesco has named Assisi and its surroundings as a World Heritage Site, thanks to its millennial history and the presence of Roman, medieval and renaissance ruins and many monuments that every year attract tourists from all over the world: the Basilica of Saint Francis and the Basilica of Saint Clare, Saint Rufino Cathedral and Giotto and Cimabue’s masterpieces, just to name a few.

The airport of Perugia is the nearest one (19 km, fifteen minutes by car); whereas the airports of Rome Ciampino (180 km) and Fiumicino (198 km) are two hours away.

Description of buildings

This property was built at the end of the 1990s to be used as a convent/hostel for both tourist and spiritual stays. It consists of a large building that develops on four levels for a total net saleable area of 3,173 sq.m (1,596 sq.m of which on the semi-basement) and another 169 sq.m outbuilding on the basement.

The whole property houses 45 rooms and 60 bathrooms in addition to many large communal rooms.

Main building - 45 bedrooms with private bathroom. On the ground floor there’s the main entrance, a few communal rooms and many bedrooms for the personnel and the clergy who live here.

The first and second floors house the bedrooms with private bathroom.

The semi-basement of the main building can be accessed from the parking lot and it houses the communal rooms: meeting rooms, the dining room, the kitchen and the chapel.

The outbuilding

The outbuilding contains the heating system and numerous bathrooms.

State and finishing

This property was built at the end of the 1990s and was renovated less than 10 years ago. It’s currently used as a convent and an accommodation facility.

The finishes are simple yet functional; the large and luminous communal rooms are intended for large groups.

External areas

Cantico d’Assisi is surrounded by about 5,900 sq.m of private land. There’s a large parking area for cars and buses, a part of which is paved.

Use and potential uses

Cantico d’Assisi is intended for welcoming religious communities and tourists who are looking for a simple yet functional accommodation in one of Umbria’s most appreciated areas.

Thanks to the numerous large communal areas, this property is meant for being an accommodation facility where you can organise spiritual retreats, conferences, workshops, courses, school camps. Alternatively, it can be converted into a hospice.

Distances and location

Umbria - Italy

Neighboring regions: Toscany, Lazio, Marche

Main centers: Perugia, Assisi, Spoleto, Todi, Orvieto, Gubbio, Spello

 

Characteristics: 

Often called the “green heart of Italy,” Umbria enchants national and international buyers with its rolling hills, olive groves, vineyards and timeless medieval towns. Authentic and deeply spiritual, the region is ideal for those seeking privacy, tranquility and a slower pace of life—far from the crowds of mass tourism, yet always close to charming historic centers and cultural treasures.

Umbria is often considered the sister of Tuscany: a green and hilly land rich in vineyards, olive groves and artistic heritage. Perfectly placed in Central Italy, between Rome and Florence, it offers easy access to world-renowned art cities and enchanting medieval towns such as Perugia (home to an important international university), Spoleto, Orvieto, Todi, Assisi and Spello. Just 15 minutes from Perugia lies Lake Trasimeno, the fourth largest lake in Italy after Como, a favorite destination for sailing, outdoor activities and relaxation.

The climate is mild and pleasant all year round, with winters rarely falling below zero and summers averaging around 25°C. Beyond its landscapes, Umbria is also alive with major cultural events such as the Festival dei Due Mondi in Spoleto and Umbria Jazz in Perugia, along with countless local festivals that, especially in summer, bring small villages and historic piazzas to life.

 

Property offer

Here, traditional stone farmhouses—very similar in style to those of neighboring Tuscany, yet often more accessible in price—are among the most requested properties. Many have been carefully restored, with private gardens, panoramic pools and mature parks. Perfect as a private retreat, they are also excellent investment opportunities thanks to the strong demand for luxury holiday rentals.

Umbria enjoys a strategic location: it borders Tuscany, is less than two hours from both Rome and Florence, and offers easy access to major art cities such as Perugia, Assisi, Orvieto, Todi and Spoleto. Beyond farmhouses, buyers are also drawn to historic villas, castles, monasteries and apartments in perfectly preserved medieval towns such as Spello, Trevi and Montefalco.

For those dreaming of a second home in Italy, Umbria combines authenticity, natural beauty, cultural richness and investment potential—making it one of the most appealing destinations for national and international buyers today.