Villa Il Castellano, located between the Chienti and Ete Morto rivers, has a rich history dating back to its origins as a Roman outpost and later a medieval castle. In the 16th century, it became the residence of Giorgio Araniti Comneo, a Byzantine nobleman, and his wife, Princess Colonna of Corsica. The villa underwent significant expansion in 1625 when Annibale Maggiori Colonna di Leca Guerrieri, son of Marchioness Cecilia Ricci, built the central part of the villa, including a panoramic watchtower.

In 1767, the villa was further transformed by the Maggiori family, who had recently gained noble status and likely became its sole owners. They added a chapel with family tombs and two wings to complete the structure. The villa remained a country residence for the Guerrieri and Maggiori families, serving as both a summer residence and the heart of their large agricultural estate.

Today, the villa belongs to the Scoccini family, who recently restored and reunited the property. Over the centuries, the villa has hosted several notable figures, including King Victor Emmanuel I of Sardinia, Joachim Murat, Jérôme Bonaparte, and other members of the Roman aristocracy, due to the prominence of its owners.