Historic building in the heart of Campo de' Fiori

In the unspoiled heart of the Campo dei Fiori Regional Park, perched on the highest part of the picturesque village of Castello Cabiaglio, where the ancient fortress once stood, Palazzo Ronchelli rises as an architectural gem embodying more than four centuries of nobility and timeless charm. Originally built in 1587 as a private hunting lodge for the Milanese Visconti and Sforza families, the residence became inextricably linked to the great dynasties of the era, achieving its definitive status in the seventeenth century through the marriage between the Ronchelli Barons and the Visconti family—an event that bestowed upon it the name it still proudly bears today.

Crossing the threshold from Via Mazzini, the property welcomes its guests into a delightful inner courtyard, where lush greenery, the fragrance of jasmine and the gentle flow of water from an ancient central fountain create an atmosphere of rare and intimate charm. From here, an elegant arched portico, featuring original stone-slab flooring, leads to the reception rooms on the ground floor: spaces of extraordinary prestige, enhanced by majestic marble fireplaces, precious decorative stuccoes and finely frescoed dining rooms. One room stands out for its refined period motifs reproducing the architecture of an eighteenth-century gazebo. The large kitchen, service areas and discreet adjoining rooms complete a level designed to welcome and enchant.

Ascending the monumental interior staircase with Serizzo stone steps, and passing through a private mezzanine, one reaches the piano nobile, the true beating heart of the palazzo’s history. Here lies a reception hall of rare grandeur, dominated by a spectacular coffered ceiling embellished with painted heraldic emblems of the Visconti, Sforza and Ronchelli families, alongside an intimate reading room, three spacious bedrooms and rooms of refined elegance. The floor maintains a constant dialogue with the outdoors, both through a magnificent panoramic terrace and via an evocative frescoed loggia, also accessible from an independent external staircase.

Further bearing witness to the status and sacred character of the place, the property contains a charming noble chapel, where private services were celebrated over the centuries for the illustrious families who inhabited this residence. Enhancing the enchantment of Palazzo Ronchelli, set within approximately 900 sq m of courtyard and private garden, stands a genuine natural monument: a majestic centuries-old wisteria, regarded as a true botanical heritage. With its powerful, gnarled branches gracefully yet impressively embracing the ancient façades, this extraordinary plant offers a breathtaking display of colour every spring.