The highly versatile accommodation over two floors, plus its full length attic, lends itself to use as a large single family home with ample space for family and friends to stay, or a family home with commercial bed and breakfast accommodation, as it has been in the past, or for division into two self-contained apartments.

The property will be sold complete with enough furnishings, machinery, tools, bedding and equipment to walk in and live or rent or offer hospitality to paying guests immediately following completion.

Situated in one of the most exclusive and green areas of Umbria, the farmhouse is located in the environs of Citt della Pieve, a fairy tale medieval town, surrounded by extensive unspoiled countryside.

This typical stone farmhouse dates back to the eighteenth century. It has been extensively and sympathetically renovated and is located in a private hillside position, a short distance from services and without being isolated. It enjoys 360 open views towards the magnificent Monte Cetona and its valley to the west while, to the east on the Umbrian side, the view is to Citt della Pieve.

The total living area is approximately 445 square metres (4790 square feet) over two levels, comprising of a triple living room with fireplace, one part of which is used as a dining room, a large kitchen, eight bathrooms and six bedrooms, plus a mini-apartment which includes a bedroom, bathroom and study.

THE ACCOMMODATION

The accommodation is over two floors, with access to the attic from the upper floor. It comprises:

The ground floor
1 entrance hallway
3 large living rooms with fireplace
1 large dining room
1 large kitchen
2 bathrooms
1 large porch
1 large pantry
1 entrance with door to the North
1 entrance with door to the East

Small apartment
1 study
1 bathroom
1 double bedroom
Independent entrance to the South
Central heating equipment room

The first floor
6 bedrooms with bathrooms
1 terrace of 4 sqm
1 independent entrance to external staircase
1 large renovated attic
1 breakfast room
retractable ladder for access to the attic

External area
Swimming pool
Mature grounds
Vegetable garden and orchard
2 patios
BBQ and covered dining area

Set in one of the most exclusive and green areas of Umbria, the farmhouse is located in the environs of historic Citt della Pieve, a fairy tale medieval town, surrounded by glorious unspoiled countryside.

Dating from the 1700s, the farmhouse, with its swimming pool and land of 10,000 square metres (about 1 hectare), is a magnificent property that retains all the charm of the typical Umbrian-Tuscan stone farmhouse, with exposed stonework and is in perfect condition.

It stands in the centre of its one hectare of land that includes a large oak woodland, fruit trees, olive trees and a walnut tree, while beautiful roses, lavender hedges and oleanders surround the house and the large solarium area by the pool. Here, privacy is assured, while silence and calm reign supreme.

The property is great for regenerating and living in contact with nature and peace. To the rear of the house, there is a small green oasis with plants of all kinds and a covered dining area surrounded by flowers, an excellent refuge in which to spend quiet evenings, enjoy dinners with friends or just relax and enjoy the coolness of the air and the view of the Umbrian countryside. There is no shortage of corners where you can rest, dine, and enjoy the peace and relaxation.

The accommodation provides a total living area of approximately 390 square metres (4198 square feet) distributed over two levels. Restructuring carried out in 2000 and 2006/2007 brought important improvements such as solid wood windows with double glazing, mosquito nets and wooden shutters, metal grills for ground floor windows and beautiful wooden doors containing steel frameworks with high grade locks for security, while still maintaining all the features and merits of the farmhouse such as: the oak beams and the original bricks for the arches.

Additionally a 10 5 metre swimming pool and a rainwater tank to collect from the gutters were added. Further improvements are the biomass heating and hot water system, ADSL and Wi-fi while external improvements have been made such as the pergola with barbecue area and wooden gazebo.

The ground floor main entrance leads into a tiled and beamed hallway. On the left is the kitchen with a wood burning stove, gas cooker and fitted units. To the right are the walk-in larder, utility room and cloakroom. The hallway leads into a large beamed main living area with fireplace at one end, central space used as a dining room, a door to the east patio and a second seating area by the stairs, which would accommodate a full size pool table. Here, there is a large door to the north.

An internal doorway at the southern end leads into a small hallway, off which are the principal bedroom with en-suite bathroom, a study/bedroom and the boiler room with door to the southern fruit garden and back patio areas.

Accessed by either the internal or external solid staircases, the first floor has five double, or triple, bedrooms and one single, all with shower en-suites. There are tiled floors, radiators and spectacular aspects from the windows. One additional room has been converted into a breakfast room used for self-catering rentals, but could easily be returned to a bedroom en-suite, subject to appropriate permission.

There is a metal extending ladder to access the attic storage space with a solid floor running the length of the building, where the central heating/water gas boiler is located. The attic provides a large dry storage area and is a real asset.

Floor plans are available and will be provided on request. The farmhouse is for sale largely furnished and a full list of what is included is available on request.

OUTSIDE

The swimming pool, on the same level as the house, measures 10m x 5m and has a wide hand made terracotta tiled patio surround. Adjoining the pool is a pergola dining area on a brick base, with wide patio terracotta paving and shower, plus the BBQ for outside entertaining and relaxation to make the most of the long Italian summers. Mature plants including roses, oleander, lavender and rosemary and shady trees give a park like feel to the property and enhance the privacy of its hill-top location.

Several terraces have well established fruit trees with peaches, nectarines and plums plus a grape vine and a walnut tree, whilst the lower terrace has a small olive grove of eight productive trees and a secluded wooden gazebo. The grotto, located on a lower terrace, is a useful place to house non-perishables as well as wine and oil.

A stand pipe joined to the water collection tank facilitates watering the garden and there is a large underground water reservoir connected to the mains supply to serve the property as a back-up.

There is a large level area in front of the gateway to the house, divided in half to provide parking for up to ten cars. The other section has wonderful views of the mountain and valley. It could be utilised as a vegetable garden, play area or to provide more parking.

There is an external staircase to the first floor, lending the property the flexibility to be used as a B&B, large family home or developed into two separate apartments or even more, given the right permissions.

LOCAL AND REGIONAL AMENITIES

Within 5 minutes
Restaurant/pizzeria, garage, bakery, post office, metal worker/automated gates, cafs/bars, shoe shop, hairdresser, launderette, weekly mobile fruit and vegetable van, petrol station, terracotta tile makers, horse riding.

Within 15 to 30 minutes
Six towns, several schools, hospital, churches, restaurants, main post office, chemists, banks, ATMs, supermarkets, bakeries, butchers, fresh pasta shops, fresh fish shops, cobblers, theatres, doctors, dentists, taxis, garages and petrol stations. A1 Motorway, main rail hub at Chiusi, Lake Trasimeno, horse riding, scooter hire, car hire, bike hire, ferries, Mount Cetona, spas and hot water springs, oil mills and internationally recognised vineyards.

Within one hour
Perugia Airport, Perugia, Orvieto, Montipulciano, international golf courses, kart track and flying school.

Within an easy day trip by car or train
Florence, Rome, Gubbio, L'Argentario, Saturnia hot springs, San Giminagno, Assisi, Siena, Prato, Moderna, Bologna, Cianti, the sea-side on either coast and it is possible to get to Venice and back too!

Umbria
Umbria is the 'Green Heart' of Italy where the citizens of Rome and the other major cities like to have summer houses to escape the heat of the city and to participate in the annual food festivals celebrating local specialties and wines, religious events, the palios and carnivals. A true sense of family and community spirit thrives and welcomes new faces to join in and become locals too.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

These details are provided and intended as a general guide only and do not form a contract or any part of a contract. Intending buyers must make their own investigations and are advised to take appropriate independent legal advice. The final sale price may vary due to currency exchange fluctuations.