Città della Pieve - Located within walking distance from the old town, just a pleasant 10-minute walk (1.5 km), with panoramic views. The charming farmhouse, dating from the late nineteenth century, is situated on an arenaric promontory and has been recently renovated. It offers panoramic views of Lake Trasimeno and the surrounding valleys.
Set on two levels, the house is completely cover
Città della Pieve - Located within walking distance from the old town, just a pleasant 10-minute walk (1.5 km), with panoramic views. The charming farmhouse, dating from the late nineteenth century, is situated on an arenaric promontory and has been recently renovated. It offers panoramic views of Lake Trasimeno and the surrounding valleys.
Set on two levels, the house is completely covered with local clay bricks, which range in shades from pink to dark red. These bricks have been produced in the area since the 12th century and blend well with the green of the garden and nearby forests full of maples, elms, and cherry trees.
With multiple entrances, the ground floor features a double living room with wooden beams and terracotta tile floors, a fireplace, a kitchen with ceiling arches facing the flower garden, a utility room with a wood-burning oven, and a guest bathroom.
Outside, behind the living areas, there are decorated open barbecue grills and a wood-burning oven.
The upper floor, connected to the ground floor by a comfortable staircase, includes a bright sleeping area with three large bedrooms offering lovely views, two bathrooms, and a fourth room accessible via the outside stairs of an ancient Loggia, covered by a charming conservatory roof.
A guesthouse with views over the valley is an ideal space for friends and visitors. It consists of a living room that can be converted into a sleeping area, a kitchenette, and a bathroom.
Additional comforts include a large laundry room of about 30 sqm, fully equipped, located below the annex. Under the ancient Loggia on the right side of the villa, there is a stunning sandstone cellar perfect for storing wine and various foods.
The property also features a spacious double garage and a small building for agricultural tools.
The 2-hectare park includes a 36 sqm ruin. The adjacent land, descending and full of fruit trees and vegetable cultivation areas, contains water containment tanks with a total capacity of 25,000 liters. One of the oldest water sources in the city, dated 1848, allows for abundant water use.
A few words about Città della Pieve: this ancient town, rich in history, invites visitors to stroll through its narrow medieval streets, admire hanging floral displays maintained by local artisans, and marvel at the frescoed ceilings of churches and palaces. Visitors can also enjoy paintings by Perugino, including his masterpiece, the Adoration of the Magi, and taste local delicacies in renowned trattorias, such as saffron, Chianina beef, and the famous Umbrian pici.
Situated in the charming locale of Città della Pieve, this property offers an exquisite blend of tranquility and convenience. Enjoy easy access to beautiful Umbrian landscapes and local delicacies. The Florence-Perugia rail line is a short drive away for seamless connectivity, with major cultural hubs like Florence and Rome within a few hours. This serene retreat is perfect for those seeking a blend of cultured Italian lifestyle with natural beauty.