Description:

ITALY, UMBRIA, PERUGIA, UMBERTIDE

Area: 597 sqm
Total rooms : 15
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 7
Land of 6.4 hectares

Location

Between Perugia and Umbertide
Located 22 km from Perugia, this property comprises a main house, a guesthouse and a garage/barn. It is set in 6.4 hectares of landscaped grounds and although it is in a secluded, sheltered position it is not isolated. There are stunning views to the west across the Tiber Valley.

The nearest amenities are found 3 km away in the hamlet of Solfagnano Parlesca, while Pierantonio and Umbertide are the closest larger towns. The city of Perugia and its international airport are only 25 km distant. Within easy reach by car there are many treasures in the surrounding area. From the cobbled streets of the pretty hill towns of Montone, Spello and Anghiari; the city of Perugia, famous for the jazz and chocolate festivals, or the battlefi eld of Tuoro (where Hannibal defeated the Roman Army in 217) and Lake Trasimeno, to the tomb of St. Francis of Assisi and the Foligno valley, there is a wealth of history to explore and many beautiful sights to visit or paint.

Description

Main house
The main casa colonica was restored to an exacting standard between 2005 and 2006, retaining many original features of the old farmhouse, cleverly combined with high-end modern finishes throughout.

Energy class - Main building: E, EPi: 123.4

Energy class - Dependance: E, EPi: 166.5

The ground floor consists of a large drawing room with a centrally placed wood burning stove, a formal dining room, (both of which have solid oak floors); a large, beautifully designed kitchen with a vaulted ceiling, an adjacent breakfast area and a walk-in larder. The finish of the kitchen units, complete with marble worktops, is designed to complement the age of the house and contains every conceivable modern convenience, complete with an “ILVE Range Style” cooker.

Below the kitchen area is a very useful cantina room offering a secondary kitchen and storage area and access to the gardens beside the house.

Going from the drawing room into the stairwell you find a ground floor cloakroom and a separate linen cupboard/ironing room.

The stairs take you to the first floor, where there are 3 double bedrooms each with its own bathroom, plus a sitting room which could easily become a 4th bedroom. There is also a dressing room with fitted cupboards.

The main bedroom suite also enjoys the use of an external loggia facing the morning sun and the original external steps that lead up from the garden.

There is air-conditioning in the bedrooms, whilst under floor heating ensures that the house is warm and comfortable in the winter.

Guest house
Together with the main house, in the grounds there is a tobacco-drying tower and adjoining barn, which has been completely restored and converted to provide very comfortable accommodation for up to four people. It has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a lounge, kitchen and dining area, a laundry room and pool toilet. There is air-conditioning in the bedrooms and under floor heating throughout.
Outside there is a covered terrace which faces west across the valley. La Torretta is ideal as guest accommodation for visiting friends or family. It has full permission as an affticamere and if required can produce a substantial income from comprehensive International advertising.

In addition there is a double garage close to the entrance gate with a mezzanine gallery and space for two cars and various other equipment.
There is a possibility that this building could be converted to further accommodation, with the requisite permissions. There are also two double covered carports, one of which provides separate parking for la Torretta.

Outdoor space

The complex is set in 6.5 hectares with olive groves producing up to 300 kg of olive oil, over 100 walnut trees and a 1.1-hectare paddock, with water and ideal for equestrian use. The 12 x 6m swimming pool is a beautifully executed project, complete with a small paddling area to one side that feeds into the main pool via a waterfall and is surrounded by a large solarium in natural stone. Next to the pool is a 6 x 4m gazebo providing essential shade and an outside bar/kitchen for catering.
The gardens around the pool and buildings have been artfully planned and are extremely
well kept, aided by a fully automatic irrigation system fed by the well. There are stunning views to the west across the Tiber Valley.

Facilities & utilities

The property has mains water, a well for irrigation, electricity and gas. Both houses have separate telephone lines plus an ADSL connection. The main garden is fully fenced, providing a secure area for any family pets.