article: If you have ever wanted to roll down a drawbridge to let your guests come through the battlement towers to your castle....now you have your chance! A 12th century castle that was once used as a fortress by Napoleon has gone on the market for a gigantic £4,887,164 ($7,510,569). Castello Baronale, situated just 31 miles (50km) from Rome, towers 3,280ft over sea level, and includes nine en-suite bedrooms, a further two bedrooms in an adjacent apartment, a lavish ballroom, library, gym and even a theatre. King of your castle! Castello Baronale has been tastefully restored to combine modern living whilst maintaining remnants of the property's illustrious past . Grand entrance! The original wooden drawbridge remains intact between two of the castles rectangular battlement towers (left), with a Venetian library inside to impress guests (right) Those who love books will be enticed by the incredible library decorated in the Venetian style and historians will be enthralled by a further room dedicated to a collection of military armour and weaponry. Elisa Biglia, Head of International Office Co-ordinator at Great Estate Group, said: 'The impressive castle has an intriguing architectural layout and an amazing view. 'The entire structure is in an excellent state of repair. All fixtures and fittings are to the very highest standards.' After dinner entertainment: Relax watching a movie in your own home cinema, that can be used for theatrical productions . Luxury setting! A relaxing spa room is set within the castle's walls, for a peaceful retreat after a hard day's work . Dip with a view! Sunbathe on a lounger, or take a swim in the castle's sizeable pool, which boasts picturesque views of the Italian countryside . As well as looking foreboding, the castle boasts a colourful history as well. Built in the 12th century, the castle was born by Pope Urban VIII's nephew, Cardinal Barberini, in 1541. The fort remained in the family for 400 years, until it was sacked by Napoleon when he plundered the castle's gold and used it as a fortress for the French Revolutionary troops between 1796 and 1800. It was handed back to the Barberini family when Napoleon was defeated, and remained in their family until 1993 when the property was sold and redeveloped. Not for the faint hearted, the castle shows remnants of military quarters with ammunition storage areas, firing positions, ancient prison cells and even an area previously used for carrying out executions. The castle has stone towers, and even a wooden drawbridge, to fulfil all your childhood fantasies of living in a fort . The 12th century castle has been tastefully kept and preserved over the years, since when it used to belong to the Barberini family . Knight of the round table? An impressive table sits among bookcases in the stunning castle that was once taken by Napoleon . Work out in the gym area, or relax in the luxurious spa section of the castle, situated just 50km from Rome . In 1541 the nephew of Pope Urban VIII, Cardinal Barberini, bought the property that was then kept in the family for over 400 years . The castle was sacked by Napoleon Bonaparte when he plundered all of the estate's gold and used the castle as a fortress for French Revolutionary troops between 1796 and 1800 . The castle incorporates nine en-suite bedrooms, along with a further 2 rooms in an adjacent apartment, a large ballroom, various reception rooms, theatre room, library, gymnasium and fitness area . Elisa Biglia, Head of International Office Co-ordinator at Great Estate Group, said: 'The impressive castle has an intriguing architectural layout and an amazing view.'The entire structure is in an excellent state of repair. All fixtures and fittings are to the very highest standards' Castello Baronale, situated just 50km from Rome, towers 3,280ft over sea level and can be yours for a whopping £4,887,164 .
highlights: The impressive Castello Baronale is located 31 miles outside  Rome and has battlement towers .
  The nine-bedroom fort has an incredible library decorated in the Venetian style .
  Napoleon plundered the castle's gold, and used it as a fortress for French Revolutionary troops between 1796-1800 .
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