"Il Merlano" is a beautiful, historical 18th century villa in an excellent panoramic position, only a few minutes from the medieval city of Viterbo in the area of Lazio. It is set in a splendid country side just an hour from Rome and two hours from Florence. It is situated between San Martino al Cimino and Viterbo.The property has been owned for centuries by a noble family while a famous italian painter used to spend here his summer vacations. The house has always been considered a perfect hideaway and a place to get the most from the Lazio countryside.The villa is located on the top of a hill overlooking the estate's olive groves and it also has a beautiful garden full of flowers and trees." Il Merlano" has along history and is characterized as a museum of art as the interior of the house has frescoed ceilings dating back to 1700 and is decorated whit fine antiques; moreover, all over the house one can appreciate the works of the artist as his paintings are hung everywhere in the house.Quite simply the kind of the property that takes your bresth away, not just the first time you see it, but every time you drive through one of its two impressive red coloured gates and you arrive through a magnificient driveaway-full of century old pine trees-in front of the villa.On the groundfloor there are 4 lounges whith two impressive fireplaces in peperino, a large hall, kitchen, two pantries and a bathrooom. A wonderful stoned staircase leads to the first floor. A total of seven spacious bedrooms and two bathrooms are found in this floor. They all have high ceilings and are full of light.In total the property enjoys one large master bedroom whit an en suite bathroom and shower and a small study room while another one is currently used as a TV room.The four remaining wide bedrooms are all interesting and are all decorated whit the artist painting.A small staircase leads to the habitable attics, to 50% of the surface whitch is currently used as a storage place.The villa also has large cellars dug into the rock, as well as 2 caves dug in the Tuff. Important features of this superb property include painted doors ad painted ceilings by the artist that give truly a unique touch of elegance.The villa has two entrances whit automatic airon gates and his a completely fenced property.Outside terraces are filled whit flowers and trees planted centuries ago and provide additional sitting and dinning areas whenever needed.The garden has an automated watering system whitch works whit water coming from a separate well.Breathtaking panoramic views can be enjoyed by the front part of the property.This unique character property also provides an approximately 60mq building situated in front of the house and the main terrace.This interesting building was the artist personal art studio as the clarity of light is excellent. The studio overlooks a beautiful landscaped courtyyard full of olive trees. It has especially high ceilings, a small warehouse and a bathroom.The villa also has a private chapel that is found on the groundfloor and it has a separate private entrance.
