ITALY, UMBRIA, PERUGIA, CITTA DELLA PIEVE
DRONE:
Luxurious farmhouse 4 km from Città della Pieve in Umbria, not far from the Tuscan border. An ancient monastery with stone buttresses, after careful renovation it is now a splendid eco-sustainable residence with swimming pool and wonderful views.
Location & Lifestyle
Umbria is a place of history, art and culinary culture where unspoilt landscapes frame famous medieval villages such as Città della Pieve, Assisi, Spoleto, offering a lifestyle of well-being amidst great natural beauty.
Description of the building
The result of the work of an architect and a painter, the 434 sqm farmhouse is spread over 3 floors.
On the ground floor, the large living room with an outdoor pergola towards the pool, has double height and windows that create a bright space and frame the surrounding countryside.
The dining room and kitchen are flooded with light and delightfully decorated, The architect has given the old farmhouse a contemporary feel and natural light an important role.
There is also a guest bathroom, 2 bedrooms with en suite bathrooms and a cloakroom.
At the entrance, a modern staircase leads to the 1st floor, with 3 bedrooms each with en suite bathroom and wardrobe, and to the mezzanine-study overlooking the living room.
In the basement there is a delightful suite with bathroom, a sauna, gym, laundry room, as well as boiler room and cellars.
Adjacent to the farmhouse is an annex of 68 sqm on 2 levels with a bedroom, kitchen and bathroom, and on the floor below rooms for an art studio.
Outdoor spaces
The property has wonderful views over the countryside as far as Montepulciano. In the 1 hectare garden, designed by an English landscape architect, tall trees and ornamental plants offer romantic views, glimpses and paths. Between lavender hedges, you arrive at the salt-water swimming pool with its delightful porch. Hidden in the park are photovoltaic panels.
Condition and Finishes
The farmhouse is in perfect condition with great attention to materials and details. The mixture of traditional and contemporary features make it luxurious. It is not only a typical country residence with buttresses, stone walls and amazing views, but also an energy-saving building with all comforts.
The heating and waste water disposal systems are environmentally sustainable: geothermal energy and photovoltaic and solar panels cut costs.
Luxury, art and architecture and nature are the dominant elements.
Potential uses
Perfect as a year-round country residence to live in or spend weekends and holidays in. Due to the many rooms and the beauty of the location, it also lends itself to being a high-quaity rental property.
